Biotechnologies in the preservation of feline sperm
Keywords:
CASA system, Cats, Semen biotechnology, Sperm subpopulationsAbstract
The domestic cat is the only species of the Felidea family without risk or imminence of extinction, unlike most wild cats. The development and improvement of different reproductive biotechnologies are essential for the maintenance of reproductive quality for the preservation of the most vulnerable species. Furthermore, semen biotechnologies are the basis for reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination (AI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Thus, the objective of this bibliographic compilation was to approach the main techniques of collection, analysis, and preservation of feline semen/sperm, as well as the use of these cells in AI and IVF. For feline semen collection, different methods have been applied: pharmacological ejaculation, electroejaculation, and artificial vagina. In case of death of the sire, sperm recovered from the epididymis also show reproductive viability. Moreover, the sperm kinetics evaluated by the CASA system, the morphology, and the morphometry are the main analyzes that demonstrate sperm quality and reflect on ejaculate fertility. The CASA system also evaluates the individual path of each sperm, which, when grouped into clusters, demonstrates the heterogeneity of the ejaculate in the subpopulations. However, diluents for the conservation and refrigeration of feline sperm and freezing curves are not yet fully established and directly influence the viability of cryopreserved sperm. Therefore, the results of using feline semen after cryopreservation are inconsistent, and further studies are needed to elucidate better freezing curves and diluents to enable the preservation of the genetic material of cats.
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