Abstract

There is need for standardization of freezing-thawing protocol for rooster semen to minimize variability among results. Therefore, we aimed to compare effect of four different permeating cryoprotectants and two thawing temperatures (37 vs. 5°C) on sperm post-thaw motility and to analyse combined effect of the best permeating cryoprotectant (P-CPA) with one of four non-permeating cryoprotectants (N-CPA) on post-thaw quality of rooster semen evaluated in vitro. Pooled semen from Ross PM3 rooster heavy line was diluted in Kobidil extender and frozen in cryoprotectant solution containing 6% dimethylacetamide, 7.5% dimethylformamide, 9% N-methylacetamide or 8% ethylene glycol (EG) in liquid nitrogen vapours. To determine the best thawing rate, straws were thawed either at 37 or 5°C. Furthermore, samples were frozen in the presence of the best N-CPA either with 0.75mol/L ficoll, 0.2mol/L sucrose, 0.2mol/L trehalose or 0.05mol/L glycine. Sperm motility, membrane destabilization and viability were analysed to compare different freezing-thawing conditions. In addition, morphology and ultrastructure analysis were performed to compare fresh and frozen-thawed sperm quality. Our results indicate that the combination of EG and the thawing at 5°C improves (p≤.05) sperm post-thaw motility. Moreover, ficoll addition to EG-based freezing extender provided additional beneficial effect (p≤.05) on progressive movement and apoptosis incidence. Further work should evaluate different N-CPA concentrations to improve freezing protocol. In addition, fertility evaluation and testing on different chicken lines are needed in order to contribute to animal genetic resources bank.

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