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ArticleHeliyon2022

Relation of seminal plasma trace mineral in the Arabian stallion's semen with the semen characteristics and subsequent fertility.

Magdi M Waheed, Ahmad Meligy, Abdulrahman K Alhaider, Ibrahiem M Ghoneim

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Article in Heliyon, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Magdi M WaheedDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box: 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad MeligyCentral Diagnostic Lab., College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box: 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulrahman K AlhaiderDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box: 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
Ibrahiem M GhoneimDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box: 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
Cairo University · EGAgricultural Research Center · EGKing Faisal University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Seminal plasma contains several microelements like Zn, Fe, Se, and Cu that affect sperm motility and male fertility. Biochemical evaluation of seminal plasma trace elements is important for assessing fertility and diagnosing male infertility. Aims: The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of seminal fluid trace elements on sperm parameters and fertility in Arabian horses. Methods: Ninety-four ejaculates from 25 Arabian stallions (4-27 years old) were used to investigate the effect of seminal fluid trace elements on semen parameters and fertility. Data divided according to season, stallion age, and fertility of stallions. The concentrations of Zn, Fe, Se, Cu, Cr and Mo were determined using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Percentage stallion fertility estimated by mares that conceived on their first cycle. Data were analyzed by ANOVA using SPSS statistical software program (2013), version 22.0. Results: There was a significant effect of season on semen volume, pH, Fe, Se, Cu, Cr, and Mo. Stallion age had a significant effect on pH, sperm motility, concentration, total motile sperm count, sperm abnormalities, Zn, and Fe. Sperm motility was higher ( Conclusions: High seminal plasma concentrations of Zn, Se, Cu, and Mo and low Fe concentrations are associated with improved stallions' semen parameters and fertility.

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Arabian horseFertilitySemen parametersTrace elements

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PMID36303913
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