STUDY ON BODY WEIGHT AND SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE AND ITS CORRELATIONS WITH SEMEN PRODUCTION TRAITS IN CROSSBRED JERSEY BULLS

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Gopinathan ◽  
S.N. Sivaselvam ◽  
S.M.K. Karthickeyan ◽  
R. Venkataramanan ◽  
K. Kulasekar
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
The Body ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Scrotal Circumference ◽  
Frozen Semen ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Mass Activity

The present study was aimed to investigate the effects of body weight and scrotal circumference on semen production traits of 136 crossbred Jersey bulls, which were maintained at three frozen semen stations of Tamil Nadu, India. Semen production traits such as semen volume, sperm concentration, mass activity, initial sperm motility, post-thaw motility and number of doses per ejaculate were taken for this study. The overall mean values for semen volume (ml), sperm concentration (millions per ml), mass activity (0 to 5 scale), initial sperm motility (per cent), postthaw motility (per cent) and number of doses per ejaculate were 4.18 ± 0.02, 1052.80 ± 7.26, 2.09 ± 0.07, 63.36 ± 0.00, 50.52 ± 0.00 and 215.50 ± 2.01 respectively. From this study, it revealed that the body weight and scrotal circumference of bulls significantly influenced all semen production traits except mass activity. Bulls having a body weight between 350 to 550 kg produced better quality semen and more number of frozen semen doses per ejaculate. When the scrotal circumference was >36 cm, majority of the semen production traits showed better values. The body weight was positively and significantly correlated with scrotal circumference, Semen volume and number of frozen semen doses produced per ejaculate. The scrotal circumference was positively and significantly correlated with semen volume, mass activity and number of doses per ejaculate; negatively and significantly correlated with initial sperm motiltiy.

scholarly journals Semen Production Characteristics of Pasundan Bull at Different Body Weight

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anggit Damaratri Lapoliwa ◽  
Nurul Isnaini
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Recovery Rate ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
The Body ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Motile Sperm ◽  
Frozen Semen ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Production Characteristics

ABSTRACT. Pasundan cattle is currently proposed as a potential livestock to support national meat self-sufficiency program. However, the information regarding their reproductive performance is still very limited. This study was conducted to evaluate the semen production characteristics of Pasundan bull at different body weight. A total of 178 semen samples which were collected from one Pasundan bull were used in this study. The semen collection was done for 31 months and during this period, the body weight of Pasundan bull was classified into 4 categories, namely 400 kg, 400 to 500 kg, 500 to 600 kg, and ≥600 kg. The results showed that overall mean semen volume, semen pH, sperm concentration, total sperm, individual sperm motility, total motile sperm, post-thawing sperm motility, recovery rate of sperm motility, and frozen semen production were 5.89 ml/ejaculate, 6.69, 1.04 billion/ml, 6.04 billion/ejaculate, 55.75%, 3.40 billion/ejaculate, 40.91%, 58.20%, and 265.11 doses/ejaculate. The difference in body weight significantly affect semen volume (P=0.001), semen pH (P=0.001), sperm concentration (P=0.043), total sperm (P=0.002), individual sperm motility (P0.001), total motile sperm (P0.001), and frozen semen production (P=0.004). There was no significant effect (P0.05) of body weight on post-thawing sperm motility and recovery rate of sperm motility. In conclusion, the semen production traits of Pasundan bull are improved with the increase in body weight up to 500 to 600 kg and remain stable at the body weight of ≥600 kg.  (Karakteristik produksi semen sapi Pasundan pada bobot badan yang berbeda) ABSTRAK. Sapi Pasundan saat ini diajukan sebagai salah satu ternak potensial untuk mendukung program swasembada daging nasional. Akan tetapi, informasi tentang penampilan reproduksinya masih sangat terbatas. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi karakteristik produksi semen sapi pejantan Pasundan pada bobot badan yang berbeda. Sebanyak 178 sampel semen yang dikoleksi dari 1 ekor sapi pejantan Pasundan digunakan pada penelitian ini. Penampungan semen dilakukan selama 31 bulan dan pada periode tersebut, bobot badan sapi pejantan Pasundan diklasifikasikan menjadi 4 kategori yaitu 400 kg, 400 to 500 kg, 500 to 600 kg, and ≥600 kg. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata volume semen, pH semen, konsentrasi sperma, total sperma, motilitas individu sperma, total sperma motil, motilitas sperma post-thawing, nilai recovery rate, dan produksi semen beku adalah 5,89 ml/ejakulat, 6,69, 1,04 miliar/ml, 6,04 miliar/ejakulat, 55,75%, 3,40 miliar/ejakulat, 40,91%, 58,20%, dan 265,11 dosis/ejakulat. Perbedaan bobot badan memberikan pengaruh terhadap volume semen (P=0,001), pH semen (P=0,001), konsentrasi sperma (P=0,043), total sperma (P=0,002), motilitas individu sperma (P0,001), total sperma motil (P0,001), dan produksi semen beku (P=0,004). Di sisi lain, bobot badan tidak memberikan pengaruh (P0,05) terhadap motilitas sperma post-thawing dan nilai recovery rate. Kesimpulannya, karakteristik produksi semen sapi pejantan Pasundan meningkat seiring dengan peningkatan bobot badan hingga 500 sampai 600 kg dan tetap stabil hingga ≥600 kg.

scholarly journals Repeatability Estimates For Seminal Traits And Their Phenotypic Relationships With Testes Measurements And Performance Traits In Black Bengal Buck

1970 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
AK Rajuana ◽  
MR Tayabur ◽  
MA Hoque ◽  
SS Husain ◽  
Z Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Normal Sperm ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Performance Traits ◽  
Mass Activity ◽  
And Performance

Repeatability for seminal traits and their phenotypic relationships with testes measurements and performance traits in Black Bengal bucks were estimated from a total of 116 repeated observations on 15 young Black Bengal bucks. Performance traits included age, body condition and body weight of bucks. Testes measurements were testes length, breadth and volume, and scrotal circumference, while seminal traits were ejaculate volume, semen density, mass activity, sperm motility, sperm concentration, total sperm per ejaculation and percent of normal sperm. High positive correlations (ranging from 0.81 to 0.90) were found between body weight and testes measurements. Semen volume and percent of normal sperm were positively correlated with age, body condition and body weight of bucks (ranging from 0.24 to 0.60). The testes measurements were strongly and positively correlated with semen volume and total sperm per ejaculation (ranging from 0.53 to 0.61), while the correlations between testes measurement and percent of normal sperm were moderate (ranging from 0.34 to 0.44). Among seminal traits, strong correlations were found between semen volume and total sperm per ejaculation (0.81) and, between mass activity and sperm motility (0.82). Repeatability of ejaculate volume was higher (r = 0.78) which indicated that selection or culling for semen ejaculate volume could be practiced from single or few observations. It could be concluded that bucks’ age, body weight and body condition along with testes volume should be considered as selection criteria for improving semen quality and semen production of breeding bucks. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v37i2.9879 BJAS 2008; 37(2): 34-41

scholarly journals Evaluating the ability of semen cryopreservation of Blance Blue Belge bull cattle in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-244
Author(s):  
Nguyen Huu Duc ◽  
Pham Thu Giang ◽  
Tran Thi Binh Nguyen ◽  
Nguyen Thi Mai ◽  
Bui Dai Phong
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Joint Stock Company ◽  
Stock Company ◽  
Cattle Breeding ◽  
Semen Cryopreservation ◽  
Semen Collection ◽  
Frozen Semen ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Fresh Semen

The objective of this study was to determine the semen cryopreservation capacity of BBB bulls in Hanoi-Vietnam. Research conducted on the fresh semen collected from 05 BBB bulls. Results showed that semen color was normal (milky white, ivory white, ivory yellow), semen volume ranged from 6.35 mL to 7.48 mL (P <0.05), initial motility of semen ranged from 80.53% to 82.92% (P <0.05), sperm concentration in semen  ranged from 1.02 x 109 sperms/ml to 1.12 x 109 sperms/mL (P <0.05), abnormal sperm ratio ranged from 6.45% to 8.12% (P <0.05), alive sperm ratio ranged from 76.34% to 82.97% (P <0.05), sperm motility after thawing from straw semen ranged from 71.33% to 75.92% (P<0.05). In conclusion, successfully semen collection from 05 breeding BBB bulls at Hanoi Cattle Breeding Joint Stock Company, semen samples had normal color and good quantity and quality, suitable for production of frozen semen; and semen cryopreservation of straws of the 05 bull BBB semen mentioned at -196oC, sperm motility after freezing-thawing reached the economic and technical norms of 675/2014 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

scholarly journals Relationship between scrotal circumference and semen parameters in crossbred bulls

1970 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Latif ◽  
JU Ahmed ◽  
MMU Bhuiyan ◽  
M Shamsuddin
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Sperm Production ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Scrotal Circumference ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Fresh Semen

The relationship between the scrotal circumference and semen volume, sperm concentration and number of sperm per ejaculate of 12 crossbred bulls [4 Local × Friesian, 4 Local × Sahiwal] was studied. Semen of three consecutive collections at seven day intervals was evaluated. The age of bulls at first collection varied between 15 and 20 months. Soon after collection, volume, sperm concentration, number of spermatozoa per ejaculate and initial sperm motility of fresh semen were measured. Scrotal circumference was correlated with semen volume, sperm concentration and number of spermatozoa per ejaculate in both groups. A significant (P<0.04) positive correlation (r = 0.72) was observed between scrotal circumference and volume of semen, and between scrotal circumference and number of sperm production per ejaculate. Significant (P<0.05) variation was observed in different semen parameters between bulls within the same group, but no significant (P>0.05) variation was found between the two groups. It is suggested that crossbred bulls aged 18 months or over, with scrotal circumference more than 30 cm, yielded good quality semen. DOI: 10.3329/bvet.v26i2.4952 Bangl. vet. 2009. Vol. 26, No. 2, 61-67

scholarly journals Correlations between age of Bali bull and semen production at National Artificial Insemination Center, Singosari - Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 258
Author(s):  
C. D. Nugraha ◽  
E. Herwijanti ◽  
I. Novianti ◽  
A. Furqon ◽  
W. A. Septian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Correlation Method ◽  
The Body ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Range Test

The aim of this research was to analyze the correlation of age of Bali bull to the body weight and semen qualities. The materials were 50 Balibulls data collected from 2012 to 2018. Therecordeddatawere consisted ofsemen productions (n = 1304) and body weight (n = 1544). The observation was conducted to analysis the interrelationship between the Bali bulls age and body weight (BW), to the semen volume (SV), individual motility (IM) and sperm concentration (SC). The obtained data was analyzed with One-Way ANOVA analysisby using SPSS 24 and followed with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test to determine any significant differences. The correlation between Bali bulls age (the independent variable) and semen quality (the dependent variable) was computed by using Pearson correlation method and presented in linear regression models. The results showed that the Bali bulls agesignificantly affect (P<0.05) the BW from the age of 1 to 10 years old. The age also showed a significant effect (P<0.05) on the semen qualities. The age correlated significantly (P<0.05) with BW, SV, IM, SC were 0.658, 0.386, 0.134 and 0.086, respectively. Inconclusion,the age of Bali bull could be used as an indicator todetermineits BWand semenqualities. 

scholarly journals Establishment of semen collection technique using electroejaculator and semen cryopreservation of Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas Cuvier, 1809)

2021 ◽  
pp. 3156-3163
Author(s):  
Bongot Huaso Mulia ◽  
Ardyta Widianti ◽  
Jansen Manansang ◽  
Dedi Rahmat Setiadi ◽  
Vincentia Trisna Yoelinda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Sperm Morphology ◽  
Total Concentration ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Panthera Pardus ◽  
Semen Collection ◽  
Normal Sperm ◽  
Frozen Semen ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Microscopic Evaluation

Background and Aim: The Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas Cuvier, 1809) is a subspecies of Panthera pardus spp., spread across the African and Asian regions. Information on reproductive aspects is crucial for wild animals, including the Javan leopard. In this study, we aimed to develop electroejaculator (EE) techniques and evaluate cryopreservation success in Javan leopard semen. Materials and Methods: The semen of four adult Javan leopards was collected once a week using EE. Placement of the EE probe in the rectum was performed after ultrasound imaging (ultrasonography) to determine the prostate body location. The semen obtained was then evaluated macroscopically and microscopically. Three Javan leopards were used for cryopreservation. The ejaculate was divided into two parts [i.e., one part diluted with AndroMed® (Minitüb, Tiefenbach, Germany) and the other part with Steridyl® (Minitüb, Tiefenbach, Germany)] at a 1:1 ratio immediately after collection and evaluation. The semen was then packed in a 0.25 mL MiniStraw® (Minitüb, Tiefenbach, Germany) then equilibrated at 4°C for 2 h. After equilibration, the straw was then frozen in liquid nitrogen vapor. Frozen semen was then stored in containers until further evaluation. Results: The results showed that ejaculation response occurred at all levels of stimulation, while erections did not always occur. The fastest ejaculation and erection occurred at the fourth voltage. The macroscopic evaluation showed that the semen volume was 0.80±0.26 mL, cloudy white, pH 7.44±0.14, and with watery semen consistency. The microscopic evaluation showed that the sperm motility was 66.98±0.39%, with sperm viability of 75.6±1.79%. Sperm concentration was 62.17±46.95×106 mL–1 with a total concentration of 42.14±23.51×106 cells. Normal sperm morphology is only 40.72±6.26%. Conclusion: This study concluded that the development of a semen collection technique using an EE preceded by imaging of the EE probe location using ultrasound was effective for the ejaculation of Javan leopards. The characteristics of the semen of the Javan leopard showed moderate semen volume, sperm motility, and viability. Javan leopard showed low sperm concentration and normal sperm morphology.

scholarly journals Individual variation in fresh and frozen semen of Bali bulls (Bos sondaicus)

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 840-846
Author(s):  
R. Indriastuti ◽  
M. F. Ulum ◽  
R. I. Arifiantini ◽  
B. Purwantara
Keyword(s):  
Dna Fragmentation ◽  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Individual Variation ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Abnormal Morphology ◽  
Frozen Semen ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Fresh Semen

Aim: This study aimed to analyze the individual factors influencing the sperm quality of Bali bulls at Baturiti Artificial Insemination (AI) center. Materials and Methods: Semen that was ejaculated from nine Bali bulls was collected using artificial vaginas (n=5/bull). Semen ejaculates were evaluated immediately after collection to measure the quality of the fresh semen, including semen volume, sperm concentration, progressive motility, membrane integrity (MI), and abnormal morphology. Frozen semen was evaluated for progressive sperm motility, concentration, viability, MI, abnormal morphology, and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) fragmentation. Other secondary data, focusing on semen quantity (semen volume and sperm concentration), were also collected from frozen the semen production data of the Baturiti AI center from 2017 to 2019. Data were analyzed statistically using a completely randomized design, and one-way analysis of variance was applied to find differences among individual bulls. Results: Significant differences (p<0.05) were found among the bulls in semen volume, sperm motility, concentration, and MI of the fresh semen. Significant differences (p<0.05) were also found among the bulls in sperm motility, viability, MI, abnormal morphology, and DNA fragmentation of the frozen semen. Conclusion: Individual variation in all the tested sperm parameters of the fresh semen of Bali bulls, except sperm viability and abnormalities, was noted. Similarly, individual variation in all the tested sperm parameters in frozen semen, except sperm concentration, was noted. Therefore, individual factors can be used for selecting a superior bull in Bali cattle.

Evaluate the fresh and Post Thawing Quality of Holstein Friesian Bull semen

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
Jamal Mehmood shah ◽  
Tahir Hameed ◽  
Farhat abbas Bokhari ◽  
Gul zaman
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Membrane Integrity ◽  
Pooled Data ◽  
Bull Semen ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Sperm Membrane ◽  
Mass Activity

TThe   study   was  carried   out   during the yearr  2017   to   determine   the   fresh   and   post-thaw   quality   of   four   Holstein   Friesian   bulls.   Semen   samples   were   examined   for ejaculate   volume,   pH,   mass   activity,   sperm   concentration   and   sperm   motility and   sperm   membrane   integrity   (HOST).   The   ejaculated   semen   volume   of   Holstein   Friesian   bulls   was   in   the   range   of   6-8ml   and   differences   in   ejaculates   were   significant   (P<0.01).   The   volume   was   significantly   (P<0.05)   higher   (7.75ml)   when   collected   on   5th   July,   slightly   decrease   in   volume   (7.25ml)   when   collected   on   12th   May   and   26th   July.   Semen   pH   was   higher   (6.65)   for   26th   July   ejaculation   and   lowest (6.55ml)   for   24th   May   ejaculation.   The   results   indicated   that   the   semen   of   Holstein   Friesian   bulls   did   not   have   considerable   variation   in   pH   during   May   –   July.   Most   of   the   semen   samples   were   creamy   white and   yellow   in   colour,   while   few   samples   were   milky   white   and   watery.   Mass   activity   score   of   semen   samples   indicated   vigorous   movement with   moderate rapid   waves   and   eddies.   The   sperm   motility   of   fresh   vs   post-thaw   semen   was   obtained   72.80   vs   48.75   percent   (12th   May),   75.00   vs   48.75   percent   (24th   May),   76.25   vs   55.00   percent   (2nd   June),   73.75   vs   52.50   percent   (21st   June),   75.00   vs   56.25   (5th   July)   and   75.00   vs   50.00   percent   (26th   July).   In   case   of   post-thaw   semen,   highest   sperm   motility   of   56.25   percent   was   recorded   in   semen   ejaculated   on   5th   July,   while   lowest   post-thaw   sperm   motility   of   48.75   percent   was   observed   in   semen   ejaculated   on   12th   May   and   24th   May.   Highest   sperm   concentration   of   1549.75x106   was   determined   in   semen   ejaculated   on   21.06.2017   and   lowest   concentration   (1259.50x106)   in   26.07.2017   collected   samples.   It   was   concluded   that   sperm   motility   was   significantly   (P<0.01)   affected   by   semen   types   (fresh   and   post-thaw),   while   sperm   concentration   was   also   significantly   (P<0.01)   affected   by   ejaculation   date   and   bulls.   The   membrane   integrity   (HOST)   of   the   pooled   data   on   fresh   semen   samples   over   a   period   of   three   months   was   58.37   percent   against   post-thaw   membrane   integrity   of   44.79   percent.

Sexual Behavior and its Relationship with Semen QualityParameters in Jaffrabadi Breeding Bulls

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (01) ◽  
pp. 57-60
Author(s):  
J K Chaudhary ◽  
G B Solanki ◽  
H P Vijyeta ◽  
P M Gamit ◽  
K S Murthy
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Mating Ability ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Mass Activity ◽  
Live Sperm

The present study was carried out on 80 ejaculates, 20 each from four healthy Jaffrabadi breeding bulls to see the relationship betweensexual behavior and semen quality parameters. The results depicted that the overall mean values of libido score, mating ability score andsexual libido score between bulls. The overall color of semen ranged from thin white to very thick creamy. The overall values for semen volume(ml), pH, sperm concentration (million/mL), mass activity, individual sperm motility (%) and live spermatozoa (%) were 2.99 ± 0.12, 6.80 ± 0.01, 1439.68 ± 48.46, 3.94 ± 0.03, 89.51 ± 0.21 and 95.00 ± 0.19, respectively. The values for semen volume, sperm concentration,mass activity (%) and live sperm (%) differed significantly (p less than 0.05) between bulls. There were significant positive correlations (p LESS THAN 0.01)of libido with mating ability, sexual behavior score and ejaculate volume of semen (r = 0.37 to 0.87), while a negative correlation wasfound with sperm concentration (-0.30). Mating ability was significantly (p less than 0.01) correlated with sexual behavior score and ejaculatevolume (0.78, 0.67), and sexual behavior was correlated with semen volume (0.84). Sperm concentration was significantly (p less than 0.05 correlated with mass activity (0.29), while individual sperm motility was positively (p less than 0.05) correlated with live sperm percentage (0.25).Correlations of libido, reflected the importance of sexual behavior of Jaffrabadi bulls in predicting their future utility as a proficient breeder under AI program.

scholarly journals Impact of urea-based diets on production of Red Chittagong Cattle

1970 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Habib ◽  
MS Hossain ◽  
AKFH Bhuiyan
Keyword(s):  
Rice Straw ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Lactation Length ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Mass Activity ◽  
Daily Milk Yield ◽  
Daily Milk ◽  
Services Per Pregnancy

The production traits of Red Chittagong Cattle (RCC) were studied using two diets: A [Urea-molasses-rice straw (UMRS), Green Grass and Concentrate] and B [Rice straw, Green Grass and Concentrate]. In cows fed diets A and B, birth weights of calves were 15.2 and 14.1 kg (P<0.05), daily milk yield 2.0 and 2.0 kg (P>0.05), lactation length 254.8 and 247.1 days (P>0.05), age at first oestrus 28.4 and 25.6 months (P<0.05), number of services per pregnancy 1.6 and 2.5 (P<0.05), onset of postpartum oestrus 141.3 and 109.3 days (P<0.05), calving interval 14.2 and 13.3 months (P<0.05), semen volume per ejaculation 3.0 and 3.7 ml (P<0.05), mass activity of sperm 58.6 and 68.4% (P<0.01) and sperm concentration 709.1 and 1289.0 million/ml (P<0.01), respectively. DOI: 10.3329/bvet.v26i2.4954 Bangl. vet. 2009. Vol. 26, No. 2, 74-79

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