Table 1 Evaluation of semen quality based on MMS score by quantitative microscopic observation and total motility (%) by CASA
Sire | Prefreeze processed by SSRT | Control straw | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bull #1 | Cooled at 4 °C | MS score total motility | 70% +++  87% (221/255) | 60% +++  86% (278/324) |
Frozen-thawed | MS score total motility | 50% ++  86% (278/328) | 50% ++  77% (125/163) | |
Bull #2 | Cooled at 4 °C | MS score total motility | 80% +++  93% (339/363) | 75% +++  84% (125/148) |
Frozen-thawed | MS score total motility | 60% ++  79% (326/412) | 45% ++  68% (116/171) | |