Diet, especially flaxseed, improves short-term storage of boar sperm
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2012-08-07
Authors
Radomil, L.
Pettitt, M.
Merkies, K.
Hickey, K.
Buhr, M.
Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship
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Boar sperm collected for artificial insemination may be damaged by short-term storage. However, dietary flaxseed appears to be a simple and effective way to improve the motility and viability of both fresh and stored boar sperm. Dietary flaxseed is a plant-based source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are essential nutrients for improving boar sperm health.
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This summary is a project of the Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship (ICES) at the University of Guelph, with project partners: the Business Development Office (BDO), SPARK Program at the University of Guelph, and Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York University. This project is part of the Pan-Canadian Research Impact Network. http://csahs.uoguelph.ca/pps/Clear_Research
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Boar sperm, artificial insemination, movement, storage, survival, flaxseed, increased fertility, clear language research summary