Trehalose Might Improve Stallion Semen Quality and Freezability
Tanja Bornmann
April 29, 2023
Researchers found that adding trehalose to stallion semen extenders significantly increased post-thaw viability.
Researchers found that adding trehalose to stallion semen extenders significantly increased post-thaw viability.
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Cryopreserved epididymal sperm can be valuable if a stallion will be castrated or if he dies unexpectedly.
Frozen semen offers many advantages, but it is important to understand that not all frozen semen is the same.
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