scholarly journals Morphological sperm abnormalities of different breeds of AI bull and its impact on conception rate of cows in AI programme

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
MJU Sarder
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Genetic Groups ◽  
Sperm Abnormalities ◽  
Total Head ◽  
Service Conception ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Rectal Palpation

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of genetic groups of bulls on morphological characteristics of spermatozoa in relation to conception rate of first inseminated cows. For this purpose, 1390 ejaculates of semen were collected from 71 bull of six genetic groups at Central Cattle Breeding Station and Dairy Farm (CCBSDF), Savar, Dhaka; Rajabarihat Dairy Cattle Improvement Farm (RDCIF), Rajshahi, and District Artificial Insemination Centre, Rajshahi, from January 1997 to March 2002. A total of 20936 cows were inseminated by 40 technicians of different AI Sub-centre or points under the District Artificial Insemination Centre, Rajshahi, and pregnancy was confirmed on rectal palpation at 90 to 120 days after insemination. The average values of total head abnormalities, free loose head, mid-piece, tail abnormalities, proximal and distal cytoplasmic droplets, total tail abnormalities and total sperm abnormalities were 5.45%, 2.44%, 1.19%, 6.19%, 0.74%, 0.57%, 11.16% and 16.38%, respectively. Genetic groups of bull had significant (p < 0.05) effect on all the morphological characteristics of spermatozoa. The lower incidence of total sperm abnormalities (13.45%) was found in the genetic groups of 100% SL and higher (19.28%) in 75% F x 25% L bulls. The genetic groups of bulls had significant effect on first service conception rate of cows. The conception rate was higher in cows inseminated with 100% Local than those inseminated with genetic groups of 75% F x 25% L (53.13% vs 45.88%; p < 0.05). Significantly strong positive correlations were found between total head abnormalities and total sperm abnormalities (r = 0.828; p < 0.01) as well as between total tail abnormalities and total sperm abnormalities (r = 0.892; p < 0.01). It appears from the results that minimum total sperm abnormalities are found for pure breed bulls than cross-bred bulls, and 100% Local, 100% Friesian and 50% SL x 50% F bulls had better conception rates on cows.Key words: Spermatozoa; abnormalities; bull; genetic group; AI; conception ratedoi: 10.3329/bjvm.v2i2.2555Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2004). 2 (2): 129-135

scholarly journals Effects of age, body weight, body condition and scrotal circumference on sperm abnormalities of bulls used for artificial insemination (AI) programme in Bangladesh

1970 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Jalal Uddin Sarder
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Condition ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Cattle Breeding ◽  
Scrotal Circumference ◽  
Sperm Abnormalities ◽  
Breeding Station ◽  
Total Head ◽  
Good Body Condition

Impacts of age, body weight, body conditions, and scrotal circumference on sperm abnormalities of bulls used for artificial insemination (AI) in Bangladesh have been studied. During 1997-2002, 1390 ejaculates of semen from 71 bulls from Central Cattle Breeding Station and Dairy Farm, Savar, Dhaka, Rajshahi Dairy and Cattle Improvement Farm, Rajabarihat, and District Artificial Insemination Centre, Rajshahi, were collected and examined. Total head abnormalities, free loose head, mid-piece, tail abnormalities, proximal and distal cytoplamic droplets, total tail abnormalities and total sperm abnormalities were recorded. Age of the bulls had significant effect on sperm abnormalities (P < 0.01) except for proximal cytoplasmic droplet. Similarly, body weight had significant effect (P < 0.05) except for the total head abnormalities, while body conditions had no significant effect on mid-piece, total tail abnormalities and total sperm abnormalities except for the total head abnormalities. Scrotal circumference had significant effect (P < 0.05) on all the sperm abnormalities. The present results demonstrate that the middle (8 to < 10 yrs) and older (>10 yrs) bulls having body weight of < 450 kg, very good body condition and 36 to < 38 cm scrotal circumference had the lowest sperm abnormalities. The need for semen examination for morphological abnormalities of spermatozoa in bulls to be used for AI programme is strongly implicated by this study. Key words: Bull sperm abnormalities, age, body weight, body conditions, scrotal circumference, artificial insemination (AI) doi:10.3329/ujzru.v27i0.1959 Univ. j. zool. Rajshahi Univ. Vol. 27, 2008 pp. 73-78  

scholarly journals Influence of seasonality, timing of insemination and rectal temperature on conception rate of crossbred dairy cows

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fransérgio Rocha de Souza ◽  
Carla Cristian Campos ◽  
Natascha Almeida Marques da Silva ◽  
Ricarda Maria dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Rectal Temperature ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Digital Thermometer ◽  
Pregnancy Diagnosis ◽  
Chi Squared

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of rectal temperature (RT) on conception rate (CR), as well as the effects of seasonality (spring-summer vs. autumn-winter) and timing of artificial insemination (AI) (morning vs. afternoon) on RT and CR in crossbred dairy cows (Holstein x Gyr). The experiment was conducted on a dairy farm in Centralina, MG, where 1,219 conventional and fixed-time inseminations were analyzed. The RT was measured immediately before AI using a digital thermometer. Pregnancy diagnosis was performed using ultrasonography between 28 and 60 days after AI. T The effects of seasonality and timing of AI on RT were analyzed with a Mann-Whitney U test and the effects of RT (above or below the average), seasonality and timing of AI on CR were analyzed with a Chi-squared test, both using the SAS program. The RT average was 39.4°C. Cows with RT ? 39.4°C had lower CR than cows with RT < 39.4°C (25.78% vs. 32.54%; P = 0.0096). During spring-summer, cows had higher RT (39.44°C ± 0.025 vs. 39.27°C ± 0.022; P < 0.0001) and lower CR (25.49% vs. 31.75%; P = 0.0146) compared with autumn-winter. Cows inseminated in the morning had lower RT (38.96°C ± 0.022 vs. 39.60°C ± 0.018; P < 0.0001) and higher CR (32.86% vs. 26.06%; P = 0.0102) than cows inseminated in the afternoon. In conclusion, crossbred dairy cows with rectal temperature equal to or greater than 39.4°C had lower conception rate. Moreover, rectal temperature and conception rate were affected by seasonality and insemination time.

23 EFFECTS OF THE NUMBER OF SERVICES FERTILITY IN DAIRY COWS

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Yamaguchi ◽  
M. Tanisawa ◽  
H. Koyama ◽  
S. Takahashi ◽  
O. Dochi
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Low Fertility ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Third ◽  
Total Percentage ◽  
Conception Rates ◽  
Service Conception ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Rectal Palpation

In recent years, reproductive performance of dairy cows has been declining worldwide, especially among cows of high genetic merit for milk production. The cause of the low fertility may considerably vary across countries and is probably multifactorial. This problem remains unsolved. Further, the first-service conception rate of dairy cows has remarkably decreased worldwide. The number of services required for conception has increased due to the low fertility in dairy cows. However, there are few reports about the relationship between conception rates and the number of services in the current dairy cows. The objective of this study was to investigate whether the number of services affects the conception rates of dairy cows. Data concerning the conception rates was obtained for 8386 Holstein cows from 40 commercial dairy herds in eastern Hokkaido, Japan, from 2006 to 2009. The diagnosis of pregnancy was confirmed by rectal palpation between 30 and 45 days after insemination. The average interval between calving and the first-service was 87.3 days. The average milk yield was 8500 kg. Number of conducting services was from the first to the seventh service. The conception rate was analysed using chi-square test. The results are presented in Table1. The conception rate from the first to the seventh service was 40.2 to 54.0%. The conception rate at the first service was significantly low (40.2%); however, the conception rates did not significantly differ after the second-service. A similar tendency was observed during each year. Moreover, the total percentage of conceptions from the first to the third service was 83.8%. The average number of services per conception was 2.2. The results of this study indicate that the first service yielded the lowest conception rates. The conception rates after the second service did not significantly differ. Moreover, ∼84% of the dairy cows became pregnant between the first service and the third service. However, this result shows that ∼16% of the dairy cows in the herds were repeat breeding. In order to improve fertility, it is necessary to study the factors that affect the first-service conception rates of dairy cows. Moreover, to improve the conception rate of dairy cows, it is important to elucidate the cause of these problems. Table 1.The number and percentage of dairy cows conceiving at each of the services for consecutive services

scholarly journals Study on the effect of insemination time on pregnancy rate of Bangladeshi buffalo in intensive farming

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-152
Author(s):  
MA Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Transrectal Ultrasonography ◽  
Livestock Breeding ◽  
Intensive Farming ◽  
Rectal Palpation

The study was designed to evaluate the insemination time and pregnancy rate of Bangladeshi buffalo at Lal Teer Livestock Breeding and Research Farm, Bhaluka, Mymensingh, Bangladesh during January 2017 to June 2018. A total of 30 cyclic buffaloes were included in this study. The animals were inseminated under four different times, i.e. inseminated i) between 0-6 hours after seeing first sign of estrous, ii) between 6-12 hours after seeing first sign of estrous, iii) between 12-18 hours after seeing first sign of estrous and v) between 18-24 hours after seeing first sign of estrous. The pregnancies (positive or negative) were confirmed by rectal palpation and transrectal ultrasonography after 60 days of artificial insemination (AI). The total pregnant animals in this study were 40%. The highest pregnancy rate (60%) was observed in insemination between 12-18 hours after seeing first sign of estrous and the lowest pregnancy rate (0%) was observed in insemination between 0-6 hours after seeing first sign of estrous. The findings of the study suggest that, the conception rate of buffalo depend on the time of AI, detection of proper estrus symptoms and site of semen deposition. SAARC J. Agri., 16(2): 143-152 (2018)

Sexual Behaviour and Seminal Attributes Associated with Fertility of Jaffarabadi Buffalo Bulls

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.H. Parmar ◽  
T.K. Patbandha ◽  
R.J. Raval ◽  
F.S. Kavani
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Service Conception ◽  
Rectal Palpation ◽  
Selection Of

Background: The selection of breeding bulls based on the association of sexual behaviour, seminal attributes and conception rate are more important and economical. However, information on association of sexual behaviour and seminal attributes with fertility in buffaloes particularly with reference to Jaffarabadi buffalo bulls is meager. Methods: The study was carried out to assess the association of sexual behaviour and seminal attributes with first service conception rate (FCR) of Jaffarabadi buffalo bulls. A total of 192 semen ejaculates were evaluated and cryo-preserved. First AI conception rate (FCR) was carried out on 800 Jaffarabadi female buffaloes inseminated with frozen-thawed semen and pregnancy was confirmed by per rectal palpation at 2 months post-insemination. Result: The results indicated that both sexual behaviour and seminal attributes were associated with fertility in Jaffarabadi buffalo bulls.

scholarly journals Evaluation of reproductive health status in government and commercial dairy herds of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Mohammad Liaquat Osman Mojumder ◽  
Jalal Uddin Ahmed ◽  
Md Musharraf Uddin Bhuiyan ◽  
Md Jahid Hasan ◽  
Md Showkat Ali
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Calving Interval ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Herd Health ◽  
Cattle Breeding ◽  
Service Conception ◽  
Calf Mortality

To evaluate the reproductive herd health status, the data were collected from Talbag Dairy Farm, Savar; Bangladesh Agricultural University Dairy Farm, Mymensingh and Central Cattle Breeding and Dairy Farm, Savar for a period of two years. A total of 122 lactating cows were selected to collect data on productive and reproductive performance from the farms record book maintained by three farms. The mean value ± SD of breeding age, calving age, age at first conception, calving to first estrus, calving to first service, days open, calving interval, first service conception rate, number of service per conception, calf per year of Talbag Dairy Farm, BAU Dairy Farm, Central Cattle Breeding and Dairy Farm were 25.10 ± 2.68, 219.23 ± 12.23 and 27.40 ± 7.56 months; 34.30 ± 8.54, 55.88 ± 11.60 and 38.93 ± 8.58 months; 26.20 ± 4.05, 52.71 ± 12.55 and 29.83 ± 8.72 months; 165.00 ±73.82, 219.23 ± 121.83 and 190.50 ± 104.19 days; 165.00 ±73.82, 240.77 ± 128.59 and 190.50 ± 104.19 days; 201.00 ± 72.48, 250.38 ± 72.82 and 335.08 ± 118.61 days; 383.30 ± 57.87, 526.44 ± 196.80 and 523.17 ± 216.37 days; 73.50 ± 29.25, 64.75 ± 30.53 and 61.85 ± 31.87 %; 1.95 ± 0.44, 1.99 ± 0.72 and 2.30 ± 1.02; 383.30 ±57.87, 526.44 ± 196.80 and 523.17 ± 216.37 days, respectively. The overall calf mortality (%) in Talbag Dairy Farm, BAU Dairy Farm, Central Cattle Breeding and Dairy Farm were 4%, 0.70% and 4.06%, respectively. The calf mortality (%) at birth and birth to 30 days in Talbag Dairy Farm, BAU Dairy Farm, Central Cattle Breeding and Dairy Farm were 3%, 1% and 1.85%; 3.5%, 5% and 6.39%; respectively. It is concluded that commercial farms reasonably better due to optimum level of breeding age, first service conception rate, less calving interval and less service per conception.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2015, 1(1): 31-38

scholarly journals Efficiency of Intravulval Lip Route of Prostaglandin F2a Administration on Estrus Synchron

2001 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
A. Srikandakumar ◽  
A. Mohammed ◽  
A. AI-Abri
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Breeding Season ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Prostaglandin F2a ◽  
Service Conception ◽  
Different Doses

Estrus was synchronized in dairy cattle using the synthetic prostaglandin F2a (PG) analog Estnunate (Coopers Animal Health Ltd., Berkhamsed, England. UK; 250 ug/ml of cloprostenol). PG was administered by two routes at two different doses, 500 ug by im route (control) and 125 pg by intravulval lip (ivu) route (treatment). All animals were bred by artificial insemination (AI) to detected estrus using the am-pm breeding rule (BR). First service conception rate (FSCR) for all dairy cows and heifers was 70% for the control and 54% for the treatment groups (P>0.05). The FSCR was also not different (P>0.05) between Holstein (HOL) and Australian Milking Zebu (AMZ) breeds (HOL 52% and AMZ 78%). Moreover, all the animals in this study were confirmed pregnant by the end of the breeding season. In conclusion, dairy cows and heifers can be successfully synchronized using only 125 pg of cloprostenol without impairing fertility. This dose corresponds to only one fourth of the recommended dose of 500 pg of cloprostenol by the manufacturer.  

Some experimental results on fixed time artificial insemination

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (03) ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Otgonjargal S ◽  
Dorjderem I ◽  
Тuguldur G ◽  
Erdenetogtokh P ◽  
Ganbat S
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Work ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Estrus Synchronization ◽  
Holstein Breed ◽  
Experimental Protocols ◽  
Better Than

The fixed time of artificial Insemination was carried out in Holstein breed cows at the Max-Agro dairy farm. Four protocols with different combinations of gonadotropin realizing, prostaglandin and CIDR were used for the estrus synchronization of cows.  As result of the experimental work, the rate of estrus synchronization was at 86±4.6 % in the study. Conception rate was in average 48.8±15.5% and   totally 21 calves were born. The experimental protocols are shown that the CIDR+PG+GnRH combination was better than others schemes. That is why we would like to recommend that the estrus synchronization method with the CIDR+PG+GnRH is to be introduced into livestock reproduction practices. Цагийн зохицуулалттай зохиомол хээлтүүлэгийн үр дүнгээс Бид “Макс-Агро” ХХК –ийн эрчимжсэн аж ахуйн Голштейн үүлдрийн үнээнд “Цагийн зохицуулалттай зохиомол хээлтүүлэг”хийв.Үүний тулд гипоталамусын гонадотропин релизинг даавар /GnRH/, простагландин даавар /PGF2a/, үтрээний суулгац (сидр)-ыг 4 өөр хувилбараар хослуулан хэрэглэхэд туршилтад хамрагдсан нийт үнээний 86±4.6 хувь нь ороо жигдрэв.Цагийн зохицуулалттай зохиомол хээлтүүлэг хийхэд дунджаар 48.8±15.5% хээл хөгжиж, 21 тугал хүлээж авлаа. Туршилт хийсэн хувилбаруудаас CIDR+PG+GnRH-ийг хослуулан хэрэглэн ороо жигдрүүлж үнээнд цагийн зохицуулалттай зохиомол хээлтүүлгийн аргыг үйлдвэрлэлд нэвтрүүлэх зүйтэй гэж үзэж байна. Түлхүүр үг: Гонадотропин релизинг даавар, простагландин, ороо, цагийн зохицуулалттай зохиомол хээлтүүлэг

scholarly journals PENGUKURAN NILAI KONDISI TERNAK (NKT), CONCEPTION RATE (CR), SERVICE PER CONCEPTION (S/C) PADA SAPI CROSSBREED LIMOUSIN DI KECAMATAN BALONGPANGGANG KABUPATEN GRESIK

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Fajar Septian H ◽  
Imam Mustofa ◽  
Bambang Sektiari L.
Keyword(s):  
Body Condition ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
The Body ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Crossbred Cows ◽  
Pregnancy Diagnosis ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Rectal Palpation

This research was conducted to find out the Body Condition Score (BCS, in nine scale) of 30 Limousine crossbred cows in Balongpanggang, Gresik regency at the time of  Artificial Insemination,  21 and 60 days later. Questionnaires obtained to identify the knowledge of farmers and inseminators in estrous detection. Conception Rate (CR) and Service per Conception (S/C) counted based on pregnancy diagnosis through rectal palpation 60 days post insemination. The result showed that the average of BCS in pregnant cows at 60 days post insemination was highest compared to the others. Conception rate and service per conception of the cows were 60% and 1.63 respectively, meanwhile the knowledge of estrous detection of farmers was lower compared to those of inseminator. It could be concluded that implementation of AI technique in Limousine crossbred cows at Balongpanggang, Gresik regency was good enough, but the knowledge of farmers about estrous detection needs to be improved.

scholarly journals Effects of the Bull on Conception Rate of Dairy Cows in Different Seasons and According to AI Type

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Gabriela Bueno Luz ◽  
Andressa Stein Maffi ◽  
Lucas Balinhas Farias ◽  
Eduardo Goulart Xavier ◽  
Márcio Erpen Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Holstein Breed ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Animal Category

Background: Reproductive efficiency is one of the most important factors affecting the performance dairy cattle, and fixedtime artificial insemination (TAI) is an important biotechnology factor employed in bovine livestock. The achievement of satisfactory results in TAI protocols depends of several factors, such as health and body condition, milk yield, environmental temperatures, ovulation time, semen manipulation, as well as semen quality. The goal of this study was to evaluate the conception rate of heifers and multiparous cows based on different Holstein bulls used for artificial insemination (AI). The effects of the type of management AI, animal category, and season of the year were also examined.Materials, Methods & Results: A three-year database on the reproductive management of a dairy farm was formed. All the cows and heifers were of the Holstein breed, in semi-intensive nutritional management, milked twice a day, and received a total mix ration. After 45 days in milk, when cows were observed twice daily with estrus signs, posterior artificial insemination occurred 12 h after estrus visualization was made. However, cows that were not observed in estrus were submitted to a timed artificial insemination (TAI). In this study, these fixed factors were considered: bulls utilized for the AI (totalizing 10 animals with at least 100 inseminations in each season, denoted by the letter B and a number - B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10); the season of the insemination (spring/summer being from November to April and autumn/winter from May to October), category animal (heifers, animals that never have been calved, or multiparous, animals that have already given birth more than once), and the type of AI (which included TAI using a protocol for synchronization, but cows having not necessarily shown estrus signs at the AI; ETAI: using protocol of synchronization, cows showing estrus signs at the AI; and AI with estrus visualization, without protocol of synchronization when animals were observed in estrus and were inseminated 12 h later. The fertility parameter of the bulls and reproductive performance in AI was based on conception rate. There was a statistical difference among different bulls in the same season (P ≤ 0.05). There was also a difference in reproductive performance of the same bulls between seasons, autumn/winter and spring/summer; B8 37.8% vs. 32.0% (P = 0.05) and B10 35.1% vs. 20.7% (P = 0.003). Regarding the individual animal category, only one bull (B6) demonstrated higher reproductive performance when utilized in the AI of heifers than multiparous 39.2% vs. 27.2% (P = 0.01). Similarly, regarding the effect of the type of AI, only one bull (B8) exhibited different results, obtaining better results for conception rate when utilized in fixed TAI with estrus visualization (35.5%) and in the AI with estrus visualization (39.0%) compared with that of TAI (19.9%) (P < 0.05).Discussion: From these results, it was observed that some bulls exhibited better performance in situations of greater challenge. In addition, some animals presented variation in efficiency with the demonstration of estrus or not. Therefore, bulls that present semen with higher fertility in certain types of AI could be utilized on a larger scale for to increase the reproductive rates in artificial insemination. The results of this study indicate that despite the tests indicating the semen that is submitted is adequate, there are still variations in quality and the reproductive efficiency of each bull. With the effects varying based on fertility and on different environmental and management situations.

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