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Masindi L. Mphaphathi

Agricultural Research Council, Animal Production, Germplasm Conservation and Reproductive Biotechnologies Laboratory, Pretoria, South Africa

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Research ArticleOpen accessStudy the Efficacy of Different Concentrations of Coconut Water on Boar Semen Following Equilibration at 18°C for Different HoursMduduzi M. Tshabalala, Masindi L. Mphaphathi, Thivhilaheli R. Netshirovha et al.A rich natural resourcesuch as Coconut Water (CCW) features high concentrations of antioxidants,nutrients, amino acids, sugars, and electrolytes. These herbal extractinfusions are used in semen extenders to preserve animal sperm. In addition,CCW is important for in vitro productionof embryos. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of coconutwater as an alternative bulking agent for boar semen after … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 23 Nov 2022 · 7,040 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessInvestigation of Oocyte Retrieval Methods and Maturation Media on in vitro Development of Porcine EmbryosKayla M. Honneysett, Masindi L. Mphaphathi, Edward C. Webb, Ayanda MaqhashuThe objectives of the study were to: Compare oocyte retrieval methods (aspiration and slicing) from pig ovaries on oocyte quality and quantity; compare in vitro maturation (IVM) media (North Carolina State University -NCSU 37; Tissue Culture Medium-TCM 199; and porcine follicular fluid-mpFF) on oocytes polar body extrusion; compare the effect of Electrical Stimulation (ES) and frozen-thawed semen on cleavage rates … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 4 · 5 Jan 2022 · 6,600 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessSuperovulation Response and Embryo Quality Recovered Following Flushing Nguni Heifers and CowsAyanda Maqhashu, Masindi L. Mphaphathi, Pokgedi J Sebei et al.The aims of the study were to compare super ovulatory response, fertilization rate and evaluate embryo quality recovered from super ovulated Nguni stud cows and heifers. Nguni cows (n = 15) and heifers (n = 10) aged 4-6 and 2 years, respectively, were used as embryo donors. Embryo donors were synchronized for estrus before superovulation. For superovulation donors were administered … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 4 · 25 Nov 2021 · 6,431 accessesView PDF Cite