Effects of oviductal trauma on humoral anti-sperm antibody production and fertility in turkey breeder hens

T. A. Kirk, H. P. Van Krey, R. M. Hulet, E. A. Dunnington, D. M. Denbow

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Abstract

Varying degrees of oviductal trauma were induced in turkey breeder hens during artificial insemination to determine the effects on humoral anti-sperm antibody production and fertility. Two experiments were completed. Mode of artificial insemination had no effect on fertility or the production of serum anti-sperm antibodies in either experiment. It was concluded that no relationship exists between serum anti-sperm antibody titers and fertility.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)315-322
Number of pages8
JournalTheriogenology
Volume32
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1989

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Small Animals
  • Food Animals
  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • Equine

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