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

• Main Authors: Nikorn Thongtip, Jumnian Saikhun, Sittidet Mahasawangkul, Kornchai Kornkaewrat, Pornsawan Pongsopavijitr, Nucharin Songsasen, Anuchai Pinyopummin
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=41549087840&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/60179
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: 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 this study were to determine the influences of (1) age (2)...