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000147947 0247_ $$2doi$$a10.3390/ani14233388
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000147947 100__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-1611-6337$$aGonzález, Noelia$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000147947 245__ $$aSustainable Alternatives to the Reduction of Plastic Straws Used with Chilled Equine Semen
000147947 260__ $$c2024
000147947 5060_ $$aAccess copy available to the general public$$fUnrestricted
000147947 5203_ $$aCurrently, plastic is used being without any limitations. The livestock sector is no stranger to its use. For example, artificial insemination involves the use of different plastic materials, including semen straws and insemination catheters, which increase the levels of waste in our environment. Finding a sustainable solution to avoid plastic materials is a challenge. The aim of this study was to examine different biodegradable materials as alternatives to conventional syringes used for refrigerated equine semen. The materials tested were bamboo, avocado, grass, paper, Kraft paper, wheat, and rice. Bamboo and avocado were selected to continue testing with the refrigerated semen with a lifespan extended by INRA 96®; the rest of the materials did not meet the requirements necessary for preservation. Motility and movement kinetics tests were performed at 24 and 96 h of refrigeration to evaluate semen quality; relative to the control, significantly better results were displayed in regard to the total and progressive motility avocado straws. The kinetic parameters were comparable to the control for both materials and within normal ranges. After performing a microbiological control process for both straws, it was confirmed that there was no bacterial growth in either straw. We can confirm that avocado straws can be used to preserve chilled equine semen, guaranteeing seminal quality while being respectful to the environment.
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000147947 700__ $$aPeñalosa, Aroa
000147947 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-1204-4356$$ade Blas, Ignacio$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000147947 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-0797-1841$$aGil, Lydia$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000147947 7102_ $$11009$$2773$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Patología Animal$$cÁrea Sanidad Animal
000147947 7102_ $$11009$$2617$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Patología Animal$$cÁrea Medicina y Cirugía Animal
000147947 773__ $$g14, 23 (2024), 3388 [12 pp.]$$pAnimals (Basel)$$tAnimals$$x2076-2615
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