Study of low-density lipoproteins extracted from egg yolk, and proline on physiological effect in frozen semen parameters for Awassi sheep
Keywords:
awassi sheep, semen, low density lipoproteins, proline, artificial inseminationAbstract
The study aimed to determine the optimal concentration of the amino acid proline and low-density lipoproteins (LDL) extracted from egg yolks to be used individually or synergistically in dilution solutions, and to estimate their effectiveness in preserving the dilated and frozen semen inside and outside the reproductive septum of Awassi rams and to determine its fertilizing capacity.
It was concluded that the use of a dilution solution containing together LDL molecules at a concentration of 8% and proline at a concentration of 25% mmol can be used as an alternative to the imported Andromed solution in diluting the semen of Awassi rams, freezing and preserving it for long-term periods, and insemination with it to obtain good birth rates.
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