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Pellet-freezing spermatozoa of two marsupials: the tammar wallaby, Macropus eugenii, and the brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula.

Author(s) : MOLINIA F. C., RODGER J. C.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A high proportion of possum spermatozoa was recovered after freezing, having good progressive motility. The progressive motility of frozen-thawed wallaby spermatozoa was also high, but only 10% of motile spermatozoa were recovered. The pellet-freezing method in conjunction with the post-thaw washing procedure (wallaby) may produce a viable population of cryopreserved marsupial spermatozoa suitable for use in assisted-breeding techniques such as in vitro fertilization and artificial insemination.

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  • Original title: Pellet-freezing spermatozoa of two marsupials: the tammar wallaby, Macropus eugenii, and the brushtail possum, Trichosurus vulpecula.
  • Record ID : 1997-2475
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Reprod. Fertil. Dev. - vol. 8 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1996
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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