The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of cryopreservation in the presence of sperm subpopulations, according to motility, in sperm ejaculates using the Computer Assisted Semen Analysis (CASA) system. The motility parameters were analysed with principal component analysis (PCA) where they showed the highest variance, thus reducing the number of variables. In the evaluation of 23 738 fresh spermatozoa, the subpopulation (Sp) 1 consisted of progressive spermatozoa and median progressive motility (18.34%), Sp 2 in high velocity and progressive spermatozoa (20.53%), Sp 3 in high-activity spermatozoa, but not progressive (46.79%) and Sp 4 in little activity and non-progressive spermatozoa (14.32%), showing significant differences in the distribution of the four Sp (p<0.001). The structure of the spermatozoa Sp was not maintained after freezing. When evaluating the same parameters...

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto de la criopreservación en la presencia de subpoblaciones de espermatozoides, según la motilidad, en eyaculados de macho cabrío utilizando el sistema de Análisis de Semen Asistido por Computador (CASA). Los parámetros de motilidad se analizaron con análisis de componentes principales (PCA) donde evidenciaron la mayor varianza, reduciendo así el número de variables. En la evaluación de 23 738 espermatozoides en fresco, la subpoblación (Sp) 1 consistió en espermatozoides progresivos y mediana progresividad (18.34%), la Sp 2 en espermatozoides de alta velocidad y progresivos (20.53%), la Sp 3 en espermatozoides de alta actividad, pero no progresivos (46.79%) y la Sp 4 en espermatozoides poco activos y no progresivos (14.32%), habiendo diferencias significativas en la distribución de las cuatro Sp (p<0.001). La estructura de la ...

A study was carried out to determine the relationship between the morphological structure of the mammary gland and the morphometric body traits of 266 Motilona Creole goats from the Norte de Santander region (Colombia) belonging to systems oriented to the production of milk and meat. Morphological characteristics of the mammary gland were evaluated, such as: lateral and posterior view of the hind limbs, anterior insertion and depth of the udder, height and width of the posterior insertion of the udder, suspensory ligament, diameter and implantation of the teats. The body morphometric traits evaluated correspond to the length of the head and face, width of the head, height of the withers, width of the rump, longitudinal diameter, sternal and bicostal dorsum, length of the rump, perimeter of the cane and thorax. Additionally, the live weight of the animals was recorded. Pearson’s correla...