Developing Effective Methods of Semen Cryopreservation for the Captive Asian Elephant

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Developing Effective Methods of Semen Cryopreservation for the Captive Asian ElephantSandra2022-10-24T06:16:39-05:00

The use of artificial insemination can help overcome many of the difficulties associated with breeding elephants in captivity. This study investigated an effective protocol for the cryopreservation of Asian elephant semen reducing the need of large numbers of breeding bulls and allowing the introduction of new genetic material from wild populations.

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Project Years: 2004 – 2005

Project Partners:
Dr. Laura Graham University of Guelph

PO Box 366
Azle, TX. 76098
Tax ID/EIN: 75-2815706
ief@elephantconservation.org
817-597-0956

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