Field Morphology and Interpretation

Semen morphology evaluation in the field should always be performed at 1000× with oil immersion. The development of a spermiogram will aid the practitioner to interpret potential fertility of semen at the time of sampling as well as determine potential causes of an abnormal spermiogram. Bulls, which...

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Published in:	The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice Vol. 40; no. 1; p. 29
Main Author:	Koziol, Jennifer H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-03-2024
Subjects:	Animals Cattle Fertility - physiology Male Semen - physiology Spermatozoa - physiology Testis - anatomy & histology Testis - physiology Bulls Semen evaluation Sperm morphology Spermiogram
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Summary:	Semen morphology evaluation in the field should always be performed at 1000× with oil immersion. The development of a spermiogram will aid the practitioner to interpret potential fertility of semen at the time of sampling as well as determine potential causes of an abnormal spermiogram. Bulls, which experience stress or impairment of thermoregulation of the testes for any reason, often experience a transitory decrease in the quality of sperm morphology. This can be recognized by a sequence of appearances of morphologic defects coupled with a thorough patient history.
ISSN:	1558-4240
DOI:	10.1016/j.cvfa.2023.06.001