Prostaglandin levels in seminal plasma and sperm extracts of the domestic turkey, and the effects of cyclooxygenase inhibitors on sperm mobility

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Turkey reproduction is by artificial insemination using pooled semen so there is interest in storing semen. Fertilizing capacity declines after six hours storage, possibly due to poor sperm mobility. Prostaglandins (PG) affect mammal...

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Main Authors: Thurston Ronald J, Korn Nancy, Kennedy Jessica H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-10-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.RBEj.com/content/1/1/74