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Enhancing captive Indian rhinoceros genetics via artificial insemination of cryopreserved sperm.
Animal reproduction science - 1 Sept 2016
Stoops Monica A, Campbell Mark K, DeChant Christopher J, Hauser Joe, Kottwitz Jack, Pairan Randal D, Shaffstall Wendy, Volle Kurt, Roth Terri L
Abstract excerpt
The objective of this study was to design an artificial insemination (AI) protocol using cryopreserved spermatozoa to obtain pregnancies in captive Indian rhinoceroses (Rhinoceros unicornis). Four methods developed varied by timing and approach, as follows; Method 1: females (n=2) were inseminated pre- and post-ovulation under general anesthesia, Method 2: females (n=2) were inseminated pre-ovulation without...
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