Factors Influencing the Popularity of Artificial Insemination of Mares in Europe †
Abstract
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Abstract
1. Introduction
The Structure of Chilled and Frozen Semen Use for Artificial Insemination in Europe.
2. Semen Evaluation
3. Semen Storage
4. Time of Insemination
5. Reduction in the Number of Spermatozoa
6. Conclusion
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Years | Mares | ||
---|---|---|---|
Sport | Breeding | Other | |
2013 | 49% | 37% | 14% |
2014 | 53% | 40% | 7% |
2015 | 58% | 33% | 9% |
2016 | 61% | 37% | 2% |
2017 | 67% | 29% | 4% |
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Kowalczyk, A.; Czerniawska-Piątkowska, E.; Kuczaj, M. Factors Influencing the Popularity of Artificial Insemination of Mares in Europe. Animals 2019, 9, 460. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9070460
Kowalczyk A, Czerniawska-Piątkowska E, Kuczaj M. Factors Influencing the Popularity of Artificial Insemination of Mares in Europe. Animals. 2019; 9(7):460. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9070460
Chicago/Turabian StyleKowalczyk, Alicja, Ewa Czerniawska-Piątkowska, and Marian Kuczaj. 2019. "Factors Influencing the Popularity of Artificial Insemination of Mares in Europe" Animals 9, no. 7: 460. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9070460