Bacteria detected in the genital tract, semen or pre-ejaculatory fluid of Swedish stallions from 2007 to 2017

Bacteria detected in the genital tract, semen or pre-ejaculatory fluid of Swedish stallions from 2007 to 2017

Abstract Background Although artificial insemination (AI) was developed as a means of controlling disease transmission, pathogens can still be transmitted to females in semen used for AI. In addition, bacteria can cause deterioration in sperm quality during storage. Semen becomes contaminated by the...

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Main Authors: Ziyad Al-Kass, Erik Eriksson, Elisabeth Bagge, Margareta Wallgren, Jane Margaret Morrell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Equine insemination
Microbial flora
Potential pathogens
Semen quality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-019-0459-z

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