Ejaculate collection efficiency and post-thaw semen quality in wild-caught Griffon vultures from the Sardinian population

• Main Authors: Zinellu Angelo (Author), Pasciu Valeria (Author), Rotta Andrea (Author), Succu Sara (Author), Satta Valentina (Author), Leoni Giovanni G (Author), Ledda Massimo (Author), Berlinguer Fiammetta (Author), Madeddu Manuela (Author), Muzzeddu Marco (Author), Carru Ciriaco (Author), Naitana Salvatore (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>This study aimed to test the feasibility of a programme of semen collection and cryopreservation in Griffon vultures. Four wild-caught individuals kept in captivity because of unrecoverable traumas were used. Semen collection attempts were made twice a week durin...