The effect of different concentrations of taxifolin on the quality of frozen and thawed semen of Simmental cattle.

Journal: Iranian journal of veterinary research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Artificial insemination (AI) is one of the most important reproductive technologies used to modify animals genetically. Using this method, the genetic composition of the herd can be improved and selected by choosing bulls with excellent genetic characteristics. Taxifolin (TXF), a plant flavonoid, has shown an antioxidative effect.

Authors

  • S Zolfaghari
    Ph.D. Student in Theriogenology, Department of Theriogenology and Poultry Disease, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
  • E Ayen
    Department of Theriogenology and Poultry Disease, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.
  • A Khaki
    Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Amol University of Special Modern Technologies, Amol, Iran.

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