Preservation of Bull Semen at Sub-Zero Temperatures by N. L. VanDemark et al.
QR code
"Preservation of Bull Semen at Sub-Zero Temperatures" by N. L. VanDemark et al. is a scientific publication that discusses the techniques and research findings related to the freezing of bull semen, written in the mid-20th century, specifically in the late 1950s. The book provides an in-depth examination of the preservation methods necessary to maintain the viability and fertility of bull semen at sub-zero temperatures, which is critical for artificial insemination in livestock
breeding. The publication details a series of experiments and findings on various factors influencing the successful freezing of bull semen, such as the optimal selection of semen, appropriate diluents, glycerol concentrations, and the rates of freezing and thawing. It emphasizes the importance of each procedure in enhancing sperm survival rates post-thawing. The authors outline practical steps for collecting, diluting, freezing, and thawing bull semen, offering valuable insights into best practices for researchers and practitioners in the field of animal science and veterinary medicine. Overall, this work serves as a comprehensive guide for those involved in the freezing and preservation of semen in the agricultural sector. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | VanDemark, N. L. |
|---|---|
| Author | Friedman, M. E. |
| Author | Kinney, W. C. |
| Author | Miller, W. J. |
| Author | Rodriguez, Carlos |
| Title | Preservation of Bull Semen at Sub-Zero Temperatures |
| Series Title | University of Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station, Bulletin 621 |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| Subject | Cattle -- Artificial insemination |
| Subject | Frozen semen |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37041 |
| Release Date | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 403 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!