Potential factors affecting semen quality in the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>One of the major obstacles in using artificial insemination to manage genetics of elephant population in captivity is the large variations in semen quality among ejaculates within the same and among individuals. The objectives of thi...

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Main Authors: Pongsopavijitr Pornsawan, Kornkaewrat Kornchai, Mahasawangkul Sittidet, Saikhun Jumnian, Thongtip Nikorn, Songsasen Nucharin, Pinyopummin Anuchai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-03-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/6/1/9