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To evaluate the progression of ram epididymal sperm maturation and its effects on motility, fertilization rates, and embryonic survival following uterine artificial insemination.

January 1, 1979annales de biologie animale biochimie biophysiqueOpen Access

Epididymal sperm maturation in the ram : motility, fertilizing ability and embryonic survival after uterine artificial insemination in the ewe

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SFS. Fournier‐DelpechPhysiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements GCGuy Colas MCM. CourotPhysiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements

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Experimental study examines sperm motility and embryonic survival in ewes, highlighting reproductive maturation.

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To evaluate the progression of ram epididymal sperm maturation and its effects on motility, fertilization rates, and embryonic survival following uterine artificial insemination.
Assessed sperm samples retrieved from different regions of the ram epididymis for motility characteristics.
Performed intrauterine artificial insemination in ewes to determine fertilizing capacity and subsequent embryonic development.
Sperm maturation across the epididymis is associated with acquired progressive motility and enhanced fertilizing competence.
Intrauterine insemination with mature epididymal sperm supports embryonic development and post-fertilization survival.

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Fournier‐Delpech et al. (1979) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a82be4823a6926b671e15a5 https://doi.org/10.1051/rnd:19790505

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Epididymal sperm maturation in the ram : motility, fertilizing ability and embryonic survival after uterine artificial insemination in the ewe

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Epididymal sperm maturation in the ram : motility, fertilizing ability and embryonic survival after uterine artificial insemination in the ewe

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