Antibiotic Resistance in Semen Extenders: Implications for Reproductive Technologies

DOI

10.2991/978-94-6463-670-3_2How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Antibiotic Resistance; Semen Extender; Cryopreservation; Artificial Insemination (AI); Bacterial Contamination

Abstract

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to both animal health and reproductive technologies. In cryopreservation and Artificial Insemination (AI), semen extenders are used to maintain sperm viability, with antibiotics commonly added to prevent microbial contamination. However, the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria raises concerns about the effectiveness of these extenders and the potential for transferring resistant bacteria to animals. Therefore, understanding the link between bacterial load and semen quality is crucial for effective reproductive management in the livestock industry. Identifying factors that affect semen quality can improve breeding practices and enhance reproductive success. Insights from this research can also assist in developing strategies to optimize government-led breeding programs by improving semen quality. A comprehensive analysis was conducted, involving sampling of various semen extenders from different commercial sources. Microbiological assays were performed to identify and quantify bacterial contamination and assess antibiotic resistance profiles. The emergence of antibiotic resistance in semen extenders highlights critical challenges for reproductive technologies. The transfer of resistant bacteria through AI could contribute to the spread of resistance in livestock populations, potentially impacting animal health and productivity.

Copyright

© 2025 The Author(s)

Open Access

Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

Download article (PDF)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Mashitah ShikhMaidin
AU  - Nur Hafizah Mohammed
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/04/18
TI  - Antibiotic Resistance in Semen Extenders: Implications for Reproductive Technologies
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Environmentally Sustainable Animal Industry (ICESAI 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 4
EP  - 9
SN  - 2468-5747
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-670-3_2
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-670-3_2
ID  - ShikhMaidin2025
ER  -