scholarly journals Effect of Acacia mearnsii Tannin Extract Supplementation on Reproductive Performance and Oxidative Status of South African Mutton Merino Rams

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 3266
Author(s):  
Osman Ahmed ◽  
Khoboso Lehloenya ◽  
Masindi Mphaphathi ◽  
Abubeker Hassen
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Tannin Extract ◽  
Acacia Mearnsii ◽  
Abnormal Sperm ◽  
Maximum Benefit ◽  
Semen Volume

We investigated the supplementation effects of Acacia mearnsii tannin extract (TE) and encapsulated tannin extract (ETE) on reproductive performance and oxidative status of South African Mutton Merino rams. We also observed the season effect on the testicular measurements. Thirty rams were divided into five groups: 0.0 g TE (control), 1.5 g TE, 3 g TE, 1.5 g ETE, and 3 g ETE supplemented daily for 16 weeks transiting from autumn to winter. Bodyweight and testicular measurements were recorded biweekly. Semen and blood samples were collected weekly during the last five weeks of supplementation. Results showed that the increase in the ETE from 1.5 to 3 g increased the testicular length and sperm concentration, as well as decreased the percentages of low and non-progressive spermatozoa (p<0.05). Simultaneously,the increase in the TE from 1.5 to 3 g decreased semen volume and elevated the percentage of abnormal sperm (p<0.05). The results suggest that the encapsulation of TE affords the maximum benefit of the TE on the sperm quality. Treatments did not affect the hormonal and oxidative status. Testicular measurements were significantly higher in autumn compared to winter. The plasma level of cortisol significantly correlates negatively with sperm motility, viability, and acrosome integrity.

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 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 Semen and Spermatozoa Characteristics in Alcohol Users and Non-Users

2021 ◽  
pp. 102-106
Author(s):  
Tanuja Lella ◽  
A. Ruckmani ◽  
N. Pandiyan Pandiyan ◽  
R. Arunkumar
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Medicine ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
The Difference ◽  
One Year ◽  
Alcohol Users

Introduction: Increasing infertility rate worldwide raises research to investigate plausible reason health community. To find out the characteristics of semen and spermatozoa in alcohol users and compare these characteristics with that of non-users of alcohol. Methodology: The data on alcohol use and semen analysis were obtained from case records of patients reported to the Department of Andrology & Reproductive Medicine of a tertiary care hospital for a period of one year from January 2018 to December 2018. The semen volume, sperm concentration, motility and morphology in alcohol users were compared with non-users. Results: A total of 231 patients had reported to the Department of Andrology & Reproductive Medicine during the study period. Among them 81 (35.06%) were alcohol users and 150 (64.94%) alcohol non-users. Analysis of their semen reports revealed that the difference in semen volume and sperm morphology was not found to be statistically significant, but the sperm concentration and progressive motility of spermatozoa showed significant reduction in alcohol users compared to non – users (p<0.05). Conclusion: The semen volume and sperm quality were found to be low in alcohol users. Among the spermatozoa characteristics, sperm concentration and motility were significantly reduced in alcohol users.

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.  

scholarly journals Fertility and Sperm Quality of 1- and 2-year-Old Native Ganders Used for Natural Mating and Artificial Insemination

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Akif BOZ ◽  
Hatice BAŞ ◽  
Musa SARICA ◽  
Kadir ERENSOY
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Day Length ◽  
Quality Traits ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Natural Mating

Abstract In the present study, the fertility rate and egg-hatching results from either natural mating or artificial insemination using 1- and 2-year-old domestic Turkish geese were compared. Sperm quality traits of 1- and 2-year-old ganders used for mating were determined. The study comprised 72 two-year-old females, 12 one-year-old, and 12 two-year-old ganders at the beginning of the laying period. Thirty-six female geese were mated naturally (18 with 1-year-old ganders, 18 with 2-year-old ganders); the remaining 36 were artificially inseminated (18 with 1-year-old ganders, 18 with 2-year-old ganders). Twenty-four ganders were separated into groups (12 for natural mating; 12 for artificial insemination). The male-to-female ratio in both mating protocols was 1:3. The geese were housed during the laying period in a natural and artificially ventilated house under natural lighting (increased day length). Quality traits, such as semen volume, sperm concentration, sperm quality factor (SQF), sperm motility, and some sperm morphological properties were determined. Fertility was higher in the groups containing 2-year-old ganders than in those using 1-year-old ganders (P < 0.05). The effect of insemination on semen volume, sperm concentration, SQF, sperm motility, total live sperm, normal sperm, macrocephalus sperm, and dead sperm was determined to be significant (P < 0.05). As a result, there is a need to improve the egg production and broody behavior traits of domestic Turkish geese. In addition, the use of 2-year-old geese in artificial insemination is appropriate and will contribute positively to the breeding and selection process.

scholarly journals Preservation of liquid semen and Artificial Insemination in native sheep

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Pervage ◽  
MR Hassan ◽  
M Ershaduzzaman ◽  
MAMY Khandoker
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Egg Yolk ◽  
Conception Rate ◽  
Abnormal Sperm ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Native Sheep ◽  
Artificial Vagina

An experiment was undertaken to determine the conception rate of native sheep by using Artificial Insemination with liquid ram semen. The semen was collected from ram using artificial vagina and the was stored in a refrigerator (4°C) for three days. The volume of semen was extended with egg yolk citrate diluter. A total of 63 ewes were inseminated with stored liquid semen collected from 15 rams by AV method. The total number of spermatozoa, live-dead, normal-abnormal, sperm motility and the pH was observed regularly. The average semen volume per ejaculate was 0.76-1.00ml and the sperm concentration was 2.37x109 - 4.30x109 per ejaculate. The number of normal spermatozoa and the pH was almost similar irrespective of days of storage. Number of live spermatozoa and the sperm motility were reduced with the increasing age of semen. The average conception rate (%) was obtained as 63.61, 61.90, 52.38 and 47.61 with sperm in zero, 1st, 2nd and 3rd day storage respectively. Keywords: Preservation; Liquid semen; Quality; Artificial insemination; Sheep DOI: 10.3329/jbau.v7i2.4739 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 7(2): 305-308, 2009

scholarly journals Cryopreservation and quality assessment of boar semen collected from bulk samples

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 209-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Ratchamak ◽  
T Vongpralub ◽  
W Boonkum ◽  
V Chankitisakul
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Bulk Sample ◽  
Energy Status ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Boar Semen ◽  
Live Sperm ◽  
Fresh Semen

The purpose of this study was to examine sperm quality after cryopreservation of ejaculates collected as a bulk sample, which is routinely part of semen collection, and to compare this quality with the sperm-rich fraction in boars. Ejaculates were collected as sperm-rich fractions (SRF) and bulk samples (BE) using a gloved-hand technique. Fresh semen quality in terms of semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm motility and pH were conventionally evaluated. Then, semen was cryopreserved using the liquid nitrogen vapour method. The post-thaw sperm quality was evaluated by assessing sperm motility, live sperm with normal apical ridge and high mitochondrial energy status, lipid peroxidation was evaluated using CASA and fluorescent multiple staining and MDA levels were determined using a spectrophotometer, respectively. In terms of fresh semen quality, sperm motility in fresh semen did not differ significantly between the two groups. The treatment with the greater mean volume (BE; P &lt; 0.05) had a lower mean sperm concentration (P &lt; 0.05); meanwhile, the mean ejaculate pH collected as BE was more basic compared with SRF (P &lt; 0.05). However, there were no significant post-thaw quality changes between sperm-rich fractions and bulk samples of semen. In conclusion, ejaculates can be collected as bulk samples without the need to classify fractions for boar semen cryopreservation.

scholarly journals Sperm Motility, Oxidative Status, and Mitochondrial Activity: Exploring Correlation in Different Species

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1131
Author(s):  
Alessandra Gallo ◽  
Maria Consiglia Esposito ◽  
Elisabetta Tosti ◽  
Raffaele Boni
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Membrane Lipids ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Marine Invertebrate ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Reproductive Potential ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Membrane Lipid ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Mitochondrial Activity

Sperm quality assessment is the first step for evaluating male fertility and includes the estimation of sperm concentration, motility, and morphology. Nevertheless, other parameters can be assessed providing additional information on the male reproductive potential. This study aimed to evaluate and correlate the oxidative status, mitochondrial functionality, and motility in spermatozoa of two marine invertebrate (Ciona robusta and Mytilus galloprovincialis) and one mammalian (Bos taurus) species. By combining fluorescent staining and spectrofluorometer, sperm oxidative status was evaluated through intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and plasma membrane lipid peroxidation (LPO) analysis. Mitochondrial functionality was assessed through the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP). In the three examined species, a negative correlation emerged between sperm motility vs ROS levels and LPO. Sperm motility positively correlated with MMP in bovine, whereas these parameters were not related in ascidian or even negatively related in mussel spermatozoa. MMP was negatively related to ROS and LPO levels in ascidians, only to LPO in bovine, and positively related in mussel spermatozoa. These results suggest that energy sources for sperm motility vary between species and that ROS causes a decline in sperm motility via oxidative damage of membrane lipids. Overall, this study validates the use of fluorescent probes in combination with spectrofluorometer as a simple and powerful methodology for supplementary evaluation of sperm quality shedding light on new potential quality markers and provided relevant information on sperm energetic metabolism.

scholarly journals The effect of Foot and Mouth disease on reproductive performance of Holstein bulls in Artificial Insemination Center of Iraq

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
AL-Badry K. I.
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Performance ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Foot And Mouth Disease ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Semen Collection ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Holstein Bulls ◽  
Disease Effect

This study was carried out in Artificial Insemination Center of Iraq to revealed FMD disease effect on some seminal attributer parameters of 14 imported Holstein bulls divided to three groups according to different reproductive efficiency (four High, five medium and five weak). Results showed that FMD disease had significant (P < 0.05) adverse effect on most seminal attributer parameters, mass, individual motility and sperm concentration / ml during post disease in first of two, four, all months of high, medium and weak semen quality bulls respectively .but semen volume didn’t influenced significantly with this disease. So semen collection should be suspended until resume normal fertility of sperm, after two, four month of high and medium bulls respectively, and must be revealed weak bulls when disease happen to avoid the failure of conception from artificial insemination and there is no economic benefit to use or keep weak bulls

scholarly journals Changes in boar semen with a high and low level of morphologically abnormal spermatozoa

2011 ◽  
Vol 50 (No. 7) ◽  
pp. 289-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Čeřovský ◽  
S. Frydrychová ◽  
A. Lustyková ◽  
M. Rozkot
Keyword(s):  
Performance Test ◽  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Boar Semen ◽  
Group B ◽  
Selection Of

The aim of the paper was to find out the level of changes in the sperm quality in two groups of boars in the insemination (A and B) with diametrically different contents of morphologically abnormal spermatozoa (AS) with an interval of 25 weeks between semen collection I and collection II. In the group A there were 22 boars with the AS content up to 10%, in the group B 16 of boars with the AS content above 40% in collection I. Both groups were comparable concerning the parameters of the performance test results and in quantitative parameters of the semen from collection I. They differed significantly in the AS content (P &lt; 0.01) and in the age (P &lt; 0.05). In collection II in both groups the semen volume increased significantly (A &ndash; P &lt; 0.01; B &ndash; P &lt; 0.05), in the group A the number of spermatozoa per ejaculate and per day also increased (P &lt; 0.01). In the group B there was an insignificant clear decrease in the sperm concentration (P &gt; 0.05). In comparison with the group B the group A can be characterized as a group with significantly higher dynamics in the sperm production per ejaculate. An opposite trend was noted in the total AS content. In the group A there was a significant increase (P &lt; 0.001) and in the group B a significant decrease (P &lt; 0.001) in collection II. In the group A there was a deterioration of the AS content in 7 boars (31.8%), in the group B an improvement in 7 boars (43.7%). Particular monitored AS forms are given. A significant difference in the total AS content between both groups was in favour of the group A (P&lt; 0.001). While no boars from the group A exceeded the limit in the AS content for the applicability of semen for insemination (in theCzech &nbsp; Republic25%), in the group B they remained above this limit without applicability possibility. The detected variations and prevailing stability in the AS occurrence in boars kept in the same conditions lead us to a consideration of hereditary characteristics of the spermatogenesis factor, of considerable persistence of the level of monitored characteristics and to a consideration of applicability of the phenotype AS presentation to selection of boars for artificial insemination. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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