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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Main Authors: Janislene Mach Trentin, Luiz Augusto Machado Centeno, Taison de Souza Balestrin, Thainá Minela, Guilherme Machado Zanatta, Gilson Antonio Pessoa, Mara Iolanda Batistella Rubin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Londrina 2018-03-01
Series:Semina: Ciências Agrárias
Subjects:
pH
Online Access:http://www.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/semagrarias/article/view/30013