Ethylene glycol, but not DMSO, could replace glycerol inclusion in soybean lecithin-based extenders in ram sperm cryopreservation
文摘
Effects of glycerol, ethylene glycol or DMSO was evaluated in a soybean lecithin extender for freezing ram semen. No significant difference was found between glycerol and ethylene glycol at different concentrations (3% and 5%) regarding sperm motility, viability, and membranes integrity. Glycerol in a soybean lecithin based extender could be replaced by ethylene glycol, 3% or 5%.