Journal article
The effects of prostaglandin F2α on sperm output in boars
PH Hemsworth, J Donnelly, JK Findlay, DB Galloway
Prostaglandins | ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC | Published : 1977
Abstract
The effect of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) on the sperm output of six boars was investigated in two studies. Although PGF2α did not significantly affect sperm numbers in the ejaculate, a significantly longer (P < 0.05) ejaculation of the sperm rich fraction occurred following injection of PGF2α. In the second study it was found that PGF2α produced a 49% increase (P < 0.05) in the number of sperm in the sperm rich fraction of the ejaculate. The implications of these results on artificial breeding are discussed. © 1977.