Assisted Reproduction in the Male Cat

Aime K Johnson

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.02.001

Assisted Reproduction in the Male Cat

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2018 Jul;48(4):511-521. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.02.001. Epub 2018 Apr 12.

Author

Aime K Johnson¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, 1500 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36849, USA. Electronic address: akj0001@auburn.edu.

PMID: 29656773
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.02.001

Abstract

The demand for feline semen collection, evaluation, and subsequent use is growing as a way to preserve important genetic materials. This article describes semen collection methods using a variety of techniques that can be applicable in almost any setting. Also discussed are cryopreservation methods that optimize sperm survival.

Keywords: Cryopreservation; Electroejaculation; Feline; Sperm collection; Tom.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Cats / physiology*
Cryopreservation / methods
Cryopreservation / veterinary*
Male
Semen Preservation / methods
Semen Preservation / veterinary*
Specimen Handling / veterinary
Spermatozoa / physiology*