SEMEN CHARACTERISTICS OF RHODE ISLAND RED AND WHITE BREEDER COCKS

One hundred and three adult cocks of two different strains (Rhode Island White, 59 semen quality with concomitant effect on and Rhode Island Red, 44) were subjected to weekly semen collection for four weeks. The Rhode Island White cocks had gross sperm motility of 80.76± 1.45% while the value for the significant effects of low relative humidity, high Red cocks is 79.43+1.68% but the difference was temperatures, low rainfall and peak amount of insignificant. The Rhode Island White cocks had a higher (P<0.001) sperm concentration (1.93 0.10x10'/ml) than the Red cocks (1.27±0.12x10 /ml) while semen volume (0.58±0.04ml) and colour (1.96±0.14) for the Rhode Island White cocks were lower and (P<0.001) than the corresponding values of 0.80+0.05ml and 2.820.16 for Rhode Island Red cocks. Colour was found to be positively correlated (r= 0.89) with concentration and rate of genetic progress. Breeding soundness total sperm (r=0.61). The correlation between sperm concentration and volume, and evaluation of the breeding cocks is concentration and total sperm, were 0.72 and of 0.67 respectively.

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Raw Semen Characteristics of Three Different Indonesian Local Roosters

ANIMAL PRODUCTION ◽

10.20884/1.anprod.2016.18.3.555 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 165

Author(s):

Emilia Kamung Hambu ◽

Raden Iis Arifiantini ◽

Bambang Purwantara ◽

Sri Darwati

Keyword(s):

Sperm Motility ◽

Semen Quality ◽

Mass Movement ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Semen Volume ◽

Sperm Abnormality ◽

Microscopic Evaluation ◽

Semen Characteristics ◽

Live Sperm ◽

Better Than

Indonesia has agreat variety of roosters, either indigenous type as well as exotic and cross breed. The purpose of this experiment was to study the characteristics of semen from three types of Indonesian local roosters such as Merawang, Kampung and crosses Sentul Kampung with Kedu (SK Kedu). A total of 15 roosters consist of Merawang roosters, Kampung, and SK Kedu roosters were 5 each. The semen was collected 3 times a week by dorso-abdominal and cloaca massage method. The parameters evaluation was macroscopic characteristics consist of volume, color, consistency, and pH. Microscopic evaluation of semen such as a mass movement, sperm motility, live sperm, sperm abnormality and sperm concentration. Results of this experiment showed that semen volume of Merawang (0.40±0.26 mL) was higher (p<0.05) compare to Kampung (0.24±0.12 mL) or SK Kedu (0.16±0.10 mL) but no difference on semen color, consistency and semen pH. There were no difference in the mass movement, sperm motility and live sperm as well as on sperm abnormality among three types of roosters. Sperm concentration of Merawang (4490 million mL-1) was significantly higher than Kampung (3245 million mL-1) and the SK Kedu roosters (3751 million mL-1). Its was conclude that Merawang roosters had good semen quality better than Kampung and SK Kedu roosters

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Evaluation of Native Rooster Based on Breeding Value of trait of Macroscopic and Microscopic Semen Quality

Jurnal Sain Peternakan Indonesia ◽

10.31186/jspi.id.16.3.228-232 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 228-232

Author(s):

Sutiyono Sutiyono ◽

E. Kurnianto ◽

Sutopo Sutopo ◽

D. K. Ariyanto ◽

D. Samsudewa

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Semen Quality ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Breeding Value ◽

Semen Collection ◽

Native Chicken ◽

Semen Volume ◽

Individual Cage ◽

Yellowish White

The aim of this research is to a determined the breeding value of native roosters based on macroscopic and microscopic semen. Ten native roosters were used in this research. Complete individual cage, semen collection tools and substance, macroscopic and microscopic tools, and substance were used in this research. The native rooster was rested for 2 weeks. Massage techniques were used for semen collection. Parameters observed were volume, pH, color, viscosity, smell, sperm concentration, and sperm livability. The semen collection was repeated 5 times. One-way analysis of variances was used for data analysis with the tools SPSS 16. The breeding value was estimated based on primary traits of semen and calculated for each rooster to make a rank. The results showed that significant parameters (P<0,05) are semen volume and sperm concentration, while the non-significant parameters (P?0,05) are pH semen and sperm livability. Semen color is yellowish-white, semen viscosity is medium-viscous and smell is spermin. The results of breeding value rank are rooster numbers 6, 7, 5, 3, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 1. The conclusion is the breeding value of Native roosters is varied. The recommendation is Native chicken breeding need to apply selection used breeding value based on semen quality.

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116. EFFECTS OF SUPPLEMENTAL VITAMIN ON THE SEMEN CHARACTERISTICS OF MARKHOZ GOATS DURING NON-BREEDING SEASON

Reproduction Fertility and Development ◽

10.1071/srb09abs116 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 21 (9) ◽

pp. 35

Author(s):

A. Towhidi ◽

A. Farshad ◽

M. Dolatpanah ◽

R. Salehi

Keyword(s):

Vitamin E ◽

Breeding Season ◽

Semen Quality ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Progressive Motility ◽

Semen Volume ◽

Semen Characteristics ◽

Supplemental Vitamin ◽

Diet Control ◽

Live Sperm

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation of vitamin E on the semen characteristics of the Markhoz goats. Eighth bucks were randomly allocated into two groups, and received two different diets: unsupplemented diet (control) and supplemented diet with vitamin E (0.30 g/Kg DM). All experimental diets were formulated according to AFRC 1998. Semen was collected at 14-days intervals from June 17, 2006 to September 2, 2006 (non-breeding season) using artificial vagina. Semen characteristics were evaluated including semen volume, sperm concentration, live sperm percentage, percentage of motility and progressive motility. This characteristics were evaluated at two weeks intervals the trial. The total number of spermatozoa per ejaculation was calculated by multiplication of the semen volume with sperm concentration. Sperm motility was also analyzed by placing a sample on pre-warmed (37 º C) microscope slide covered with a cover slip, and examined under a high power microscope at a magnification × 200. Data was analyzed using proc MIXED in SAS program. Significant effect (P≤0.05) of the week (sampling time) was observed for all the parameters except for semen volume. Vitamin E supplementation significantly improved (P≤0.05) total number (Control: 263.7 ×107±17.506 vs. Vit E: 320.95 ×107±17.506) and sperm concentration (Control: 301.79 ×107±13.657 vs. Vit E: 386.57 ×107± 13.657), motility (Control: 77.27% ±0.89 vs. Vit E: 82.6% ±0.89) and progressive motility (Control: 4.208 ±0.138 vs. Vit E: 4.229 ±0.138), percentage of viability (Control: 80.57% ±0.89 vs. Vit E: 85.9% ±0.89). The results suggested that the supplemental Vitamin E may improve the semen quality and fertility in the Markhoz goats.

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Breeding soundness of stud bulls

Bangladesh Veterinarian ◽

10.3329/bvet.v25i2.4618 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 51-61 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

SP Shaha ◽

MGS Alam ◽

M Khatun ◽

JU Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Sperm Motility ◽

Semen Quality ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Holstein Friesian ◽

Semen Volume ◽

Breeding Soundness

Four bulls of mixed breeds (Sahiwal × Zebu, Sindhi × Zebu, Jersey × Zebu and Holstein-Friesian × Zebu )were examined physically and their semen was evaluated in three seasons: I (Rainy): May - November, II (Winter): December - February, III (Summer): March- April. The semen volume, sperm motility, sperm concentration and percentage of dead sperm ranged from 4.1 to 7.6 ml, 56.6 to 76%, 1010.3 to 1290.7 × 106/ml and 18.4 to 24.7%, respectively. All these attributes varied significantly (p<0.05) between breeds and seasons. The variations of semen quality between breeds were not significant (p>0.05). It is suggested that the Holstein - Friesian × Zebu crossbred bull produces better quality semen than others. DOI: 10.3329/bvet.v25i2.4618 Bangl. vet. 2008. Vol. 25, No. 2, 51-61

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

The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.30539/iraqijvm.v36i1.517 ◽

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

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Semen Production and Semen Quality of Mehsana Buffalo Breed Under Semiarid Climatic Conditions of Organized Semen Station in India

10.21203/rs.3.rs-791800/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nikhil Shantilal Dangar ◽

Balkrishna P Brahmkshtri ◽

Niteen Deshmukh ◽

Kamlesh Prajapati

Keyword(s):

Sperm Motility ◽

Linear Mixed Model ◽

Environmental Changes ◽

Semen Quality ◽

Random Effect ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Season Of Birth ◽

Production Traits ◽

Semen Collection ◽

Semen Volume

Abstract Semen production data comprising of 55071 ejaculates of 144 bulls from Mehsana buffalo breed was analysed. The traits under study were semen volume, sperm concentration, initial sperm motility, post-thaw sperm motility and number of semen doses per ejaculate. The objective of the present study was to assess the effect of various factors affecting semen production traits and measure the semen production potential of Mehsana buffalo bulls. Data collected of semen production traits were analysed using linear mixed model, including a random effect of bull along with fixed effect of various non-genetic factors like farm, ejaculate number, season of birth, period of birth, season of semen collection and period of semen collection. First ejaculation had higher semen volume and sperm concentration resulted in to higher number of semen doses but semen quality was better in second ejaculation. Season of birth of the bull was affecting semen quality traits. As the period of birth advances semen volume increases whereas sperm concentration decreases which reflected in persistent production of number of semen doses per ejaculate. Monsoon and summer were favorable seasons for semen collection because of higher sperm concentration which resulted in to higher semen doses per ejaculate. Additionally, Monsoon collected semen had highest volume. Hence, monsoon followed by summer season would be the favorable season for semen collection. Period of semen collection affecting all the semen production traits under study but it did not have specific trend which means managemental and environmental changes over the period have sizable influence on the traits. Results of the study will help to plan future managemental practices and breeding strategies to improve semen production traits.

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

The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.30539/iraqijvm.v36i1.560 ◽

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

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SEASONAL EFFECT ON SEMEN CHARACTERISTICS OF MURRAH BUFFALO BULLS RAISED UNDER TROPICAL CLIMATE

Jurnal Kedokteran Hewan - Indonesian Journal of Veterinary Sciences ◽

10.21157/j.ked.hewan.v13i3.14627 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Nurul Isnaini ◽

Tri Harsi ◽

Devi Maharani

Keyword(s):

Seasonal Variation ◽

Rainy Season ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Dry Season ◽

Seasonal Effect ◽

Murrah Buffalo ◽

Semen Collection ◽

Semen Volume ◽

Semen Characteristics ◽

Sperm Output

This study was carried out to evaluate the seasonal variation on semen characteristics of Murrah buffalo bulls in Indonesia. A total of three Murrah buffalo bulls were included in this study. The semen was collected once a week during the rainy season (from January to April and from October to December) and the dry season (from May to September). Immediately after collection, the semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm output, individual motility, post-thawing motility, and straw production were evaluated. The results showed that the season did not change (P0.05) the semen volume, individual motility, and post-thawing motility. However, sperm concentration, total sperm output, and straw production were decreased in the dry season (P0.05) as compared to the rainy season. In conclusion, several semen characteristics of Murrah buffalo bulls may vary depending on the season of collection. The semen collection during the rainy season is more profitable than the dry season.

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

Vietnam Journal of Biotechnology ◽

10.15625/1811-4989/16332 ◽

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.

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

Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences ◽

10.11113/mjfas.v15n2-1.1540 ◽

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.

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