Animal Husbandry and Feed Science ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (4): 95-101.doi: 10.12160/j.issn.1672-5190.2025.04.013

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Research Progress on the Effects of Resveratrol on the Quality of Cryopreserved Livestock Semen

LIU Zhiyuan1, WANG Zhiying1,2, FU Shaoyin2   

  1. 1. College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University,Hohhot 010018,China;
    2. Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences,Hohhot 010031,China
  • Received:2025-06-05 Online:2025-07-30 Published:2025-10-28

Abstract: The cryopreservation of livestock semen has reached a mature stage of development since the 20th century and has been deeply integrated with modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, serving as a crucial support for advancing the modernization and efficiency of livestock reproduction and meeting the demands for livestock products. This technology is particularly valuable for preserving precious genetic resources, promoting the utilization of superior breeds, and facilitating cross-regional exchange. However, oxidative stress injuries induced by the freeze-thaw process, such as the excessive reactive oxygen species production and weakened antioxidant defenses, lead to thinning and damage of the sperm plasma membrane, acrosome impairment, and DNA integrity disruption. These effects significantly impair the quality and fertilization potential of thawed semen, and widespread application of cryopreservation technology, thereby hindering the dissemination of superior breeding stock and the sustainable development of animal husbandry. This review systematically evaluates the effects of resveratrol in improving key quality parameters of frozen-thawed semen, including sperm motility, plasma membrane integrity, acrosome status, and DNA stability. It further explores its core mechanism of action, including a significant reduction of reactive oxygen species levels, effective inhibition of lipid peroxidation, and enhancement of endogenous antioxidant enzyme activity in sperm. Additionally, the application characteristics of resveratrol, particularly its concentration-dependent effects and potential synergistic interactions, are analyzed. This review aims to elucidate the antioxidant mechanisms and application value of resveratrol in semen cryopreservation, optimize the concentration of resveratrol in cryoprotective media, and explore synergistic strategies to enhance the efficacy of livestock semen cryopreservation, thereby improving genetic resource preservation and utilization, and promoting the sustainable development of animal husbandry.

Key words: resveratrol, antioxidant, reactive oxygen species, cryopreserved semen quality

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