scholarly journals Effect of Glycyrrhizin glabra in nutrient on sexual desire and semen parameters of bulls born in Iraq during winter

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (0A) ◽  
pp. 98-104
Author(s):  
كريم عويد البدري
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Abnormal Sperm ◽  
Semen Characteristics ◽  
Group Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
Artificial Vagina

The aim of this study is to investigate the sexual desire and semen characteristics of Friesian bulls born in Iraq by adding different concentration of Glycyrrhizin glabra to nutrient of these bulls and study the interaction between months and these treatments. Nine bulls divided randomly to three equal groups ,first group control T1 ,second and third group T2 ,T3 adding 200,400 mg/ kg body weight of Glycyrrhizin glabra respect .Sexual desire was measured according to reaction time and ejaculates collection by artificial vagina and examined using the following parameters: volume, mass, individual motility ,dead and abnormal sperm , concentration of sperms`/ml and total number of sperms , during December, January and February. Results revealed that the treatment T3 showed significant (P < 0.05) superior sexual desire and some semen characteristics in most month of this study comparative with treatment T2 and control , but treatment T2 it is didn’t appear to causes deleterious changes in reproductive performance of this bulls . Results also indicated that best (P < 0.05) sexual desire was in February and best (P < 0.05) some semen parameters were in January and February

scholarly journals The Effect of Cyperus esculentus on Sperm Function Parameters in Prepubertal Mice as a Model for Human

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 389-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baghdad Science Journal
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Sperm Function ◽  
Alcoholic Extract ◽  
Cyperus Esculentus ◽  
Alcohol Extract ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
And Control

The objective of this work was to study the effect of oral administration of Cyperus esculentus (CE) and its alcoholic extract on sperm function parameters in prepubertal mice as a model for human .The animals were divided into three groups each contains 6 animals .Group 1 was treated with 150 mg/ kg body weight /day of crude CE, group 2 was treated with same dose of alcohol extract of CE and group 3 regarded as control throughout six weeks period. The results showed a significant (p> 0.05) increase in the mean of sperm concentration ,sperm motility percent and progressive sperm motility between treated groups and control . There was no differences among groups in the mean of sperm normal morphology and sperm viability . No significant differences was recorded in the mean of body weight among groups throughout the study. The results revealed that the administration of Cyperus esculentus may enhance certain sperm characters in prepubertal mice without affecting body weight.

scholarly journals Comparison of semen characteristics between indigenous and Amo breeds cockerel of Gombe State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2-1) ◽  
pp. 303-306
Author(s):  
Tijjani Haruna Usman ◽  
Saleh Mohammed Sir ◽  
Ma’aruf Bashir Sani
Keyword(s):  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Progressive Motility ◽  
Indigenous Breed ◽  
Normal Sperm ◽  
Abnormal Sperm ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Semen Characteristics ◽  
Genetically Improved ◽  
Abdominal Massage

The experiment was carried out to compare the semen characteristics of indigenous and Amo strains of cockerel at poultry unit of teaching and research farm of Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria. Semen samples were collected from nine indigenous and nine Amo breeds of cockerel at three days interval for two weeks using abdominal massage technique. Semen samples were examined macroscopically for semen colour, pH and ejaculation volume. Then, microscopic observation was carried for sperm concentration, mass motility, progressive motility, live and dead sperms percentage, normal and abnormal sperm, all for semen characteristics. The results showed a significant difference (P ≤ 0.05) between mass motility, progressive motility, sperm concentration and head defects of 4.85 ± 0.27 to 4.37 ± 0.19, 95.13 ± 0.43 to 81.63 ± 1.15%, 4.93 ± 1.84 to 3.40 ± 1.07×109/ml and 2.96 ± 0.17 to 3.44 ± 0.12% for indigenous and Amo breeds of cockerel, respectively. There were no significant differences observed as semen colour, ejaculate volume, semen pH, live / dead normal sperm neck (mid-piece), tail defects and sperm total abnormalities were found to be 2.85 ± 0.07 to 2.00 ± 0.090.21 ± 0.17 to 0.20 ± 0.02 /ml, 88.85 ± 0.58 to 72.70 ± 0.54% /ml, 11.14 ± 0.58 to 27.29 ± 0.54%, 81.00 ± 0.78 to 66.22 ± 0.61%,9.03 ± 0.42 to 13.96 ± 0.47%, 9.70 ±  to 13.00 ± 0.30 and 21.70 ± 0.59 to 30.40 ± 0.53% for the indigenous and Amo breed groups of cockerel, respectively. It was concluded that semen quality characteristics could be differed between genetically improved (Amo strain) and indigenous breed of cockerels.

A COMPARISON OF CROSSBRED AND PUREBRED BOARS FOR SEMEN AND REPRODUCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS

1978 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. D. CONLON ◽  
B. W. KENNEDY
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Reproductive Characteristics ◽  
Rate Score ◽  
Double Mating ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Semen Characteristics

Crossbred Hampshire–Duroc boars were compared to purebred Hampshire, Duroc and Landrace boars for seven semen characteristics and for reproductive performance under competitive double mating. A total of 14 boars were represented: three Hampshire–Duroc, three Hampshire, three Duroc and five Landrace. Significant breed of boar effects were observed on semen volume (P <.01), sperm concentration (P <.10), concentration score (P <.05), morphology score (P <.10), live–dead rate score (P <.05) and total semen score (P <.01). Landrace and Hampshire–Duroc boars produced more than twice the volume of semen produced by purebred Hampshires and Durocs. Hampshire, Duroc and Hampshire–Duroc boars had greater sperm concentrations and concentration scores than Landrace. Hampshire–Duroc boars ranked highest for morphology and total semen scores, but lowest for live–dead rate score. When double-mated to Landrace sows, breed of boar had no significant effect on conception rate but significantly affected (P <.05) percent of litter sired. Hampshire, Duroc and Hampshire–Duroc boars sired almost twice as many pigs as the Landrace.

scholarly journals Utility and Predictive Value of Human Standard Semen Parameters and Sperm DNA Dispersion for Fertility Potential

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamil Gill ◽  
Joanna Jakubik ◽  
Aleksandra Rosiak-Gill ◽  
Michał Kups ◽  
Mariusz Lukaszuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Value ◽  
Male Fertility ◽  
Operating Characteristic ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Sperm Dna Fragmentation ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Sperm Dna ◽  
Semen Characteristics ◽  
Fertility Potential

Because the assessment of sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) plays a key role in male fertility, our study was designed to find the relationships between SDF and standard semen parameters. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve showed that 18% SDF is a prognostic parameter for discriminating between men with normal and abnormal standard semen parameters (n = 667). Men with > 18% SDF had significantly lower quality semen, a higher prevalence of abnormal semen characteristics, and a higher odds ratio for abnormal semen parameters compared to men with ≤ 18% SDF. An ROC analysis provided predictive values for age and semen parameters to distinguish between men with SDF > 18% and men with ≤ 18% SDF. SDF was positively correlated with male age and teratozoospermia index but negatively with sperm concentration, total number of spermatozoa, sperm morphology, progressive motility, and vitality. Our study shows that 18% SDF has a predictive value for distinguishing between men with normal and abnormal semen characteristics. Men with >18% SDF have a higher risk for abnormal semen parameters, while age and obtained semen parameters have a predictive value for SDF. There is a relationship between SDF and conventional sperm characteristics, and thus, SDF can be incorporated into male fertility assessment.

The influence of injectable sodium selenite on semen characteristics and testosterone concentration in Aardi goats

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Hajalshaikh ◽  
M. J. Al-Hassan ◽  
H. E. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Sodium Selenite ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Count ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Progressive Motility ◽  
Group I ◽  
Semen Characteristics ◽  
And Control

The objective of this study was to test the effects of sodium selenite (SS) injection on semen characteristics and testosterone plasma concentrations in male Aardi goats. Fifteen animals were assigned into three groups; control (group I, with no supplemental SS); group II; injected intramuscular with 0.1 mg/kg SS body weight; group III injected 0.05 mg/kg SS body weight. Blood samples were collected once weekly (week 0 and four weeks after treatment) in the morning (at 8 am). Semen was collected by electro-ejaculator on a weekly basis post SS supplementation. Sperm count, motility %, progressive motility characteristic; average path velocity (VAP), straight line velocity (VSL), curvilinear velocity (VCL), straightness (STR) and linearity (LIN) were analyzed. Significant differences were found between the two treated-groups and control after week four for motility and progressive motility. After five weeks, significant differences were found between groups, for motility and progressive motility. The live % showed significant differences after five weeks between treated and control groups. After five weeks, significant differences were found between the three groups, for motility and progressive motility. The live % showed significant differences after 5 weeks between different treatments. However, VAP, VSL, VCL, STR, and LIN showed non-significant differences, suggesting that bucks might already have a good motility characteristic. No significant effects of SS supplementation on testosterone plasma levels, and the reported values were 1.28; 1.35, and 1.36 ng/ml for control; group 1, and group 2; respectively. In conclusion, SS improved reproduction in goats <italic>via</italic> the enhancement of semen quality in Aardi goats.

Influence of mating pressure and season on the semen characteristics of rams

1976 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 371-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Tomkins ◽  
M. J. Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Rate Of Change ◽  
High Fertility ◽  
Sperm Density ◽  
Abnormal Sperm ◽  
Semen Characteristics ◽  
Live Sperm ◽  
Artificial Vagina

SUMMARYTwo groups of 4 Suffolk rams were each subjected to mating pressures of 90 ejaculates (High) and 45 ejaculates (Low) over a 3-day period during summer and autumn. Every sixth (High) or every third (Low) ejaculate was collected into an artificial vagina and assessed for volume, sperm density, total sperm per ejaculate, motility and percentage of live and abnormal sperm.There was a general lowering of semen quantity and quality with successive ejaculations. Rate of change of the various measures was greater on the High than on the Low mating pressure. Volume and percentage of live sperm showed a greater decline, and percentage of abnormal sperm a greater increase, during the autumn than during the summer. Density showed a greater decline in summer than in autumn.The significance of the changes in semen characteristics observed is considered in relation to requirements for high fertility after pro-gestagen treatment.

scholarly journals Comparative study on the semen quality characteristics of parthenotes and parent toms reared in Nsukka

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
F. U. Udeh ◽  
I. J. Ohagenyi ◽  
N. E. Ikeh ◽  
M. O. Onodugo ◽  
V. C. Udeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Cell ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Motile Sperm ◽  
Semen Collection ◽  
Normal Sperm ◽  
Abnormal Sperm ◽  
Significant Difference

The study was conducted to evaluate the semen quality characteristics of turkey parthenotes and parent toms. A total of twenty-four turkeys were used for the study. These comprised of twelve parthenotes toms and twelve parent toms. Parthenotes are male turkeys produced through parthenogenesis. The toms were subjected to abdominal massage techniques for semen collection. Semen collection was done twice per week and analyzed for volume, motility, sperm concentration, like sperm, abnormal sperm, normal sperm, dead sperm, total sperm/ejaculates and total motile sperm cells. The results showed that there were significant differences (p<0.05) in semen volume, sperm concentration, normal sperm cell, abnormal sperm and total motile sperm with mean values being 0.35mL, 1.74x109/mL, 97.80%, 2.20%, 1.68x1012 and 0.41ml, 1.50x109/mL, 94.00%, 6.00% and 1.42x1012, respectively for both parthenotes and parent toms. However, semen parameters such as motility, live sperm cell, dead sperm cell and total sperm/ejaculate showed no significant difference (p>0.05) with values of 96.7%, 97.7%, 2.30% and 6.07x109 for parthenotes toms and 93.20%, 98.50%, 1.50% and 6.23x109 for parent toms. It was observed from the results that turkey parthenotes possess good quality semen characteristic and therefore, recommended for use in poultry industry for turkey production.

scholarly journals Breed and age effects on concentration of adiponectin and reproductive performance in Anglo Nubian, Etawah grade and its crossbred bucks

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
HAFIZUDDIN Hafizuddin ◽  
NI WAYAN KURNIANI KARJA ◽  
LISA PRAHARANI ◽  
MOHAMAD AGUS SETIADI
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Age Effects ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Adiponectin Concentration ◽  
Normal Morphology ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Heterosis Effect ◽  
Semen Characteristics ◽  
Data Points

Abstract. Hafizuddin, Karja NWK, Praharani L, Setiadi MA. 2021. Breed and age effects on concentration of adiponectin and reproductive performance in Anglo Nubian, Etawah grade and its crossbred bucks. Biodiversitas 22: 1112-1119. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of differences in breed and age on reproductive performance and adiponectin and testosterone production in Anglo Nubian, Etawah grade, and crossbred (Anpera) bucks. A total of 12 bucks with four individuals of each breed were used. This study collected five data points from each buck regarding adiponectin, testosterone, and reproductive performance (libido and semen characteristics). Data were analyzed with factorial analysis of variance and Duncan's test. The result shows that adiponectin concentration between breeds was significantly different (P <0.01). There were also significant differences (P<0.05) in adiponectin concentrations based on buck age. There were also significant interactions with adiponectin concentrations (P <0.01). Furthermore, testosterone concentrations showed significant differences based on breed (P <0.05) and age (P <0.05). There were also significant age-breed interactions affecting testosterone concentrations (P <0.01). Libido and semen characteristics had no significant differences based on breed and age group, and no significant age-breed interactions (P> 0.05). The heterosis effect on adiponectin concentration (48.05%), testosterone concentration (27.68%), libido (-0.61%), semen volume (-1.93%), sperm motility (0.49%), sperm normal morphology (0.18%), and sperm concentration (0.00%) was measured. In conclusion, there is a significant effect of breed, age, and age-breed interactions on the concentration of adiponectin and testosterone in bucks, and both of these variables have a high heterosis effect on crossbred bucks.

scholarly journals PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS ON THE SEMINAL CHARACTERISTICS OF RABBITS RAISED IN TWO LOCATIONS IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA.

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-112
Author(s):  
U. Herbert ◽  
C. O. Acha
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Abnormal Sperm ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Live Sperm ◽  
Artificial Vagina ◽  
Time Of Collection

A total of sixteen rabbits sourced from two locations in Southeastern Nigeria were used for this study. Semen was collected from all the rabbits twice weekly for eight weeks using an artificial vagina while observation on the effect of time of collection on semen quality were also made. The results obtained indicated that time of collection had no significant effect (P > 0.05) on all the seminal characteristics measured. However, source of the animals showed significant effect (P < 0.05) on semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm per ejaculate and proportion of abnormal sperm. Average semen volume, sperm concentration and total sperm per ejaculate were: 0.69±0.007 ml, 104.0±1.44 x 106/m1 and 71.40±0.90x106 respectively for the rabbits sourced from Port Harcourt. The corresponding values for rabbits sourced from Owerri were: 0.66±0.008m1, 96.02 ±1.63x106iml and 63.49±1.50 x 106 respectively. Abnormal sperm proportions were 11.05±0.22% and 1216 ± 032% for the rabbits sourced from Port Harcourt and Owerri respectively. There were no significant (P> 0.05) differences observed between locations in live sperm concentration and sperm motility. Live sperm concentration and sperm motility were 87.75±1.09% and 71.62±0.74% for the Port Harcourt group, while the values obtained for the Owerri group were 88.06±034% and 71.19±0.89% respectively.  

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