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Isolated samples were compared to non-isolated (centrifuged) samples. Spermatozoa were used for ICSI with in vitro\u2013matured oocytes, and cleavage and blastocyst rates were recorded.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Key results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Compared with unfractionated samples, sperm quality (motility and viability) was improved in samples recovered with VetMotl, Felix and Samson while DNA integrity was improved in Vetmotl-isolated samples. When concentration of recovered cells was considered, Samson, EquiPure, and Felix yielded significantly more motile, viable, and DNA-intact spermatozoa than Vetmotl, showing the lowest recovery. Samson achieved the greatest recovery of progressively motile cells. Isolation with all methods supported in vitro embryo production; cleavage (51.2\u201369.4%) and blastocyst rates (20.5\u201324.5%) did not differ significantly between methods.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Several established and emerging methods for sperm isolation are effective in isolating high-quality spermatozoa suitable for use in embryo production by ICSI. VetMotl, Felix, and Samson performed comparably to conventional methods, supporting their clinical utility.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Isolation methods vary in efficiency, labour intensiveness and sperm selection stringency, with potential implications for sperm storage, low dose insemination and IVF. 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