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Mduduzi M. Tshabalala

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 accessStudy the Effect of Extracted Low-Density Lipoprotein from Egg Yolk on the Cryopreservation of Nguni Bull SemenMduduzi M. Tshabalala, Masindi Lottus Mphaphathi, Khathutshedzo A. Nephawe et al.The mechanism on how Egg Yolk (EY) helps sperm to survive the low temperature outside the animal body during cryopreservation and thawing process is not yet known. It is usually believed that the Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is the major component that provides protection. The present study was undertaken to assess the cryo-protective effect of different concentrations (6, 8, 10 and … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 3 · 13 Sep 2021 · 6,915 accessesView PDF Cite