Sperm viability, reactive oxygen species, and DNA fragmentation index combined can discriminate between above- and below-average fertility bulls.
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DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-12484
Abstract: The accurate prediction of bull fertility is of major economic importance in the dairy breeding industry. Sperm fertilizing potential is determined by their ability to reach the oocyte, complete fertilization, and sustain embryogenesis, which is… read more here.
Keywords: reactive oxygen; average fertility; sperm viability; fertility ... See more keywords