Sodium bicarbonate and HEPES as buffer components for cooling the semen of pony stallions
The composition of semen diluents can modify its viability during cooling. The buffering effects of HEPES and sodium bicarbonate were evaluated considering the pH and sperm viability. The semen of seven adult Brazilian ponies was evaluated before and after cooling at 5oC for 24 h and 48 h. A non-buf...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universidade Estadual de Londrina
2018-03-01
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Series: | Semina: Ciências Agrárias |
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Online Access: | http://www.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/semagrarias/article/view/30013 |