COMPARISONS OF SOME REPRODUCTIVE PARAMETERS IN RED SOKOTO AND KANO BROWN BREEDS OF BUCKS

Some reproductive parameters of one-year-old 20 of each Red Sokoto and Kano Brown bucks were investigated. For the Red Sokoto and Kano Brown breeds of bucks, the mean (±S.E.) body weight, body condition score, scrotal circumference, testes weight, testes volume, epididymal length, epididymal volume, epididymal weight, testes sperm and epididymal sperm were 13.84± 0.54 vs 11.69 ± 0.35kg, 2.15±0.08 vs 2.10± 0.07, 19.83± 0.36 vs 18.27± 0.49cm, 36.41± 1.89 vs 29.70±1.98g, 35.63± 1.87 vs 29.48± 1.9ml, 10.67±0.20 vs 9.66± 0.25cm, 6.16± 0.23 vs 5.44±0.31ml 6.46± 0.24 vs 5.53± 0.34g, 0.24± 0.02 vs 0.16± 0.01 x 109 and 2.47± 0.16 vs 1.59± 0.16 x 109 respectively, and were significantly different between the breeds. The percentage epididymal segments mass and sperm were also depicted. There were highly significant correlations between many of the reproductive parameters in both breeds. The Red Sokoto bucks seem more adapted than the Kano Brown in terms of their reproductive make-up.

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Pelvic and Testicular Biometry of Sahel Goats in Maiduguri, Nigeria

Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences ◽

10.54058/saheljvs.v18i1.212 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

A. Abba ◽

A. R. Mustapha ◽

U. M. Bamanga ◽

D. Iliyasu ◽

I. D. Peter ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Body Condition ◽

Significant Positive Correlation ◽

Body Condition Score ◽

The Body ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

Scrotal Circumference ◽

Condition Score ◽

The Mean ◽

Breeding Soundness

This study was carried out to document the pelvic and testicular biometric characteristics of Sahel goats. Record of body weight, body condition score, height at withers, scrotal length, scrotal circumference and external pelvic circumference were obtained from 400 male and 600 female Sahel goats. All the goats were approximately 1.5 years old and weighing 14 to 18 kg, with body condition score of 3 or 4 (scale of 1-5). The mean bodyweight of Sahel bucks was 15.12 ± 1.10 kg while that of Sahel does was 13.22 ± 1.12 kg, height at withers in bucks and does were 52.22 ± 1.20 cm, and 48.13 ± 1.23 cm respectively. The scrotal length and circumference in Sahel bucks were 11.39 ± 1.12 cm and 17.95 ± 1.21 cm respectively. The external pelvic circumference in Sahel does was 55.13 ± 1.16 cm. There was significant (P<0.05) positive correlation between the body weight and body condition score in bucks (r=0.52) and in does (r=0.42). It was observed that there was weak but positive correlation between the body weight and height at withers (r=0.34), in bucks and in does (r=0.25; P <0.5). A low but significant positive correlation was found between the body weight and scrotal circumference r=0.28, (P<0.05) in bucks. There was a highsignificant positive correlation between the scrotal length and scrotal circumference r=0.66, (P <0.05). The external pelvic circumference in Sahel does was also significantly positively correlated with body weight r=0.40, (P<0.05) and with the body condition score r= 0.33, (P<0.05). In conclusion, the body weight, body condition score, height at withers, scrotal length, scrotal circumference and external pelvic circumference of Sahel goats in Maiduguri were successfully determined, these parameters studied might serve as a bases for determining the breeding soundness of Sahel goats.

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Genetic aspects of body weight, body condition score, scrotal circumference and reproductive performance in Italian Holstein young bulls

Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science ◽

10.1017/s1752756200012126 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 2003 ◽

pp. 53-53 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S. Biffani ◽

A.B. Samoré ◽

F. Canavesi ◽

E. Olzi ◽

M. Cassandro

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Body Condition ◽

Reproductive Performance ◽

Body Condition Score ◽

Point Of View ◽

Progeny Testing ◽

Scrotal Circumference ◽

Good Physical Condition ◽

Condition Score ◽

Recessive Genes

Apart from all the issues regarding health and undesirable recessive genes, which are determining factors to identify bulls not suitable for AI, there are other aspects which can be considered. The principal aims of AI studs are the selection of the best animals from a genetic point of view and the production of semen in a very short time, in order to start progeny testing as soon as possible. In Italy progeny testing starts when 1200 straws for each young bull are available. This requirement implies that bulls should be in good physical condition. According to this, the genetic centre of the Italian Holstein Breeder Association (ANAFI) has been paying growing attention to animal welfare and fitness, recording routinely some biometrical indicators. Body weight (BW), scrotal circumference (SC), body condition score (BCS) are some examples of this policy and could be helpful and easy predictors of reproductive performance for a young progeny testing dairy bull. The objective of this report was to conduct a preliminary analysis on the genetic aspects of BW, BCS, SC, age at the 1st usable straw (AGE1) and age at the 1200th straw (AGE1200) in Italian Holstein young bulls.

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Effects of Two Commercial Diets on Several Reproductive Parameters in Bitches: Note Two—Lactation and Puppies’ Performance

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani11010173 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 173

Author(s):

Serena Calabrò ◽

Alessandro Vastolo ◽

Nadia Musco ◽

Pietro Lombardi ◽

Alessandro Troisi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Body Condition ◽

Growth Kinetics ◽

Body Condition Score ◽

Daily Weight Gain ◽

Reproductive Parameters ◽

Suckling Period ◽

Initial Body Weight ◽

Condition Score

The study aimed to compare two diets, Control (CTR) and Experimental (EX) (mainly differing as regards their ingredients, energy, and protein contents) administered to medium and large-sized bitches from two months before the expected proestrus and up to 30 days after delivery on mothers’ weight, body condition score, litter size, milk quality, and puppies’ growth. No differences were found for body weight during pregnancy, even if the BCS after delivery was significantly (p < 0.01) higher in the EX group than in the CTR one. Concerning the size effect, the percentage of weight gain on the initial body weight was double in medium-sized dogs compared to large dogs (p < 0.01). The number of puppies per litter was significantly higher (p < 0.05) for the EX group compared to the CTR one. Concerning puppies’ weight, the CTR group showed a significantly (p < 0.01) higher body weight from the 21st day of life due to the significant (p < 0.01) higher daily weight gain during the suckling period. Considering the performance of bitches and puppies, both diets seem useful for these stages of their lives. In fact, after 30 days of lactation, all tested bitches showed a healthy status and both the percentage of newborns mortality and puppies’ growth kinetics fell into the normal physiological range for the species.

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441 EFFECTS OF BYPASS LIPID SUPPLEMENTATION IN THE TRANSITION PERIOD ON REPRODUCTIVE PARAMETERS IN DAIRY GOATS AFTER PARTURITION

Reproduction Fertility and Development ◽

10.1071/rdv22n1ab441 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 377

Author(s):

C. Carneiro ◽

J. M. G. Souza ◽

C. A. A. Torres ◽

W. J. Silva ◽

R. Denadai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Body Condition ◽

Transition Period ◽

Body Condition Score ◽

Control Group ◽

Ovarian Activity ◽

Reproductive Parameters ◽

Before And After ◽

Condition Score ◽

Lipid Supplementation

The use of lipids for nutrition supplementation during reproduction phases is called flushing and directly influences body weight and body condition score, which could alter ovulation and fertility rate. Studies have reported the effects of its use for dairy cattle, but for goats this kind of information is incipient. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of bypass lipid enriched in polyunsaturated fatty acids (Megalac® Arm and Hammer, Church & Dwight Company, Princeton, NJ, USA) in the transition period (i.e. 3 weeks before and after parturition) on the return of ovarian activity. This study was conducted from March to May 2009, in Piau/MG (21°35′S latitude and43°15′W longitude), Brazil. Nineteen Toggenburg (n = 16) and Saanen (n = 3) goats were equally assigned according to breed, body weight, and condition score into 4 treatments: animals received 2% dry matter of fat supplementation 21 days before and after parturition (T1), only before parturition (T2), or only after parturition (T3); the control group received no supplemental fat (T4). Goats were fed a complete mixture of napier grass and corn silage in a 50:50 forage/concentration ratio 4 times daily. Transrectal ultrasonography (5-MHz transducer; Aloka SSD 500®, Tokyo, Japan) was performed daily from 10 days after parturition until detection of ovulation. Estrous onset and its duration were detected daily with a fertile buck. Statistical analysis were performed using all tests at the 95% confidence interval with a SAEG® program (Funarbe, Viçosa, Brazil). The results are presented as mean ± SD. The interval (days) from parturition to first estrus was 20.5 ± 2.2 (T1), 30.0 ± 17.4 (T2), 20.2 ± 2.1 (T3), and 19.0 ± 2.5 (T4), and to first ovulation was 26.3 ± 4.0 (T1), 22.4 ± 3.3 (T2), 24.4 ± 1.1 (T3), and 24.2 ± 3.6 (T4) (P > 0.05). The diameter of ovulatory follicles (mm) was similar (P > 0.05) for T1 (7.21 ± 0.30), T2 (6.86 ± 0.31),T3 (6.66 ± 0.27), and T4 (7.32 ± 0.64). The number of ovulations was also not different (P > 0.05) for T1 (1.5 ± 0.3),T2 (1.2 ± 0.2), T3 (1.4 ± 0.2), and T4 (1.0 ± 0.0). A negative correlation (r = -0.68; P < 0.005) was detected between body condition score at the parturition and the interval from parturition to the first estrus, as well as to the first ovulation (r = -0.48; P < 0.05). A positive correlation (r = 0.47; P < 0.05) was found between body weight on the day of ovulation and the number of ovulations. These data show the importance of body weight and condition score to reproductive performance after parturition. No significant differences were registered among all treatments on reproductive parameters for goats after this amount of lipid supplementation. There is a need for more studies to be done using different supplement concentrations in order to achieve better reproductive performances after parturition. Financial support: Embrapa Goats and Sheep, Fapemig, CNPq.

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Effects of nutrition on production and reproduction of dairy cows in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Veterinarian ◽

10.3329/bvet.v27i1.5910 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 8-17

Author(s):

MM Alam ◽

MJU Sarder

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Dairy Cows ◽

Pregnancy Rate ◽

Body Condition ◽

Body Condition Score ◽

Condition Score ◽

Group A ◽

The Mean ◽

Services Per Pregnancy

Sixty-eight cows in group A were fed 63.9 megajoules (MJ)/day, 66 in B were fed52.9, and 66 in C were fed 51.1 MJ/day. The mean (± SD) services per pregnancy of cowsin groups A, B and C were 1.7 ± 0.7, 1.9 ± 0.6 and 2.5 ± 0.9, respectively. The mean calvingto 1stfirst service intervals were 158.1 ± 51.5, 171.0 ± 59.0 and 200.0 ± 50.3 days,respectively. The mean milk yields were 5.8 ± 2.6, 4.5 ± 1.9 and 4.3 ± 1.9 litres/ day,respectively. Pregnancy rate was significantly (P<0.05) affected by breed, parity, age,body condition score (BCS) and body weight of cows. Breed and parity had no significanteffect on pregnancy rate. Age, BCS and body weight had significant (P<0.05) affect onpregnancy rate.(Bangl. vet. 2010. Vol. 27, No. 1, 8 – 17)DOI: 10.3329/bvet.v27i1.5910

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Phenotypic characteristics of Individual Bull used for Artificial Insemination (AI) Programme in Bangladesh

Journal of Bio-Science ◽

10.3329/jbs.v15i0.2209 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

pp. 99-109

Author(s):

MJU Sarder ◽

R Sultana ◽

L Naha ◽

MA Islam

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Body Condition ◽

Artificial Insemination ◽

Body Condition Score ◽

Phenotypic Characteristics ◽

Group Vi ◽

Scrotal Circumference ◽

Group I ◽

Condition Score ◽

Time Required

The purpose of the present study was to estimate the effect of phenotypic characteristics on the performances of bulls at three AI centres/stations (CCBSDF, Savar, RDCIF, Rajabarihat and District AI centres, Rajshahi). A total 71 bulls were studied for phenotypic parameters, viz., body weight, body condition score, scrotal circumference (SC), libido score and time required between two ejaculates during 1993 to 2002. The information on the phenotypic parameters was obtained by interviewing the semen collectors in respective AI centers, reading the AI bull resister as well as examining and observing the bull during semen collection. The bulls were classified according to genetic composition viz., Group I: 100% Friesian, Group II: 100% Sahiwal, Group III: 75% Friesian? 25% Local, Group IV: 50% Sahiwa l?50% Friesian, Group V: 50% Friesian ? 50% Local and Group VI: 100% Local. In general, the average body weight, body condition score, scrotal circumference (SC), libido score and time required between two ejaculates were 572 ? 124 kg, 3.2 ? 0.5 (Score:1-5), 36.3 ? 1.9cm, 3.3 ? 0.6 (Score:1-5) and 7.1 ? 2.3 minutes, respectively. Individual bull had significant effect on phenotypic characteristics in six genetic groups. The overall better performance of phenotypic parameter was observed in bull Id #: 0065 for Friesian breed, 163 for 100% Sahiwal breed, 7811 for 75% Friesian ?25% Local, 5156 for 50% Sahiwal?50% Friesian, 8224 for 50% Friesian ? 50% Local and 40248 for 100% Local breed. Therefore, phenotypic characteristics has clearly influenced on bull performances of Artificial Insemination (AI) programme in Bangladesh. Key words: Phenotypic characteristics, Individual bull and AI. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbs.v15i0.2209 J. bio-sci. 15: 99-109, 2007

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Impact of Supplementing Feed Restricted Ewes' Diet with Propylene Glycol, Monensin Sodium and Rumen-Protected Choline Chloride During Late Pregnancy on Blood Biochemical Indices, Body Condition Score and Body Weight

Animal Feed Science and Technology ◽

10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2020.114801 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 114801

Author(s):

Leila Ahmadzadeh-Gavahan ◽

Ali Hosseinkhani ◽

Akbar Taghizadeh ◽

Babak Ghasemi-Panahi ◽

Gholamreza Hamidian ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Propylene Glycol ◽

Body Condition ◽

Body Condition Score ◽

Choline Chloride ◽

Late Pregnancy ◽

Blood Biochemical ◽

Condition Score ◽

Biochemical Indices ◽

Blood Biochemical Indices

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Physical activity level of adult cats with varied feeding frequency

British Journal Of Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s0007114511001863 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 106 (S1) ◽

pp. S166-S169 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Ping Deng ◽

Ryan W. Grant ◽

Kelly S. Swanson

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Weight ◽

Body Condition ◽

Body Condition Score ◽

Activity Level ◽

Feeding Time ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Feeding Frequency ◽

Condition Score ◽

Adult Cats

The prevalence of feline obesity is influenced by numerous factors, including inactivity and overconsumption of food. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of feeding frequency on physical activity in adult cats. A total of twelve healthy adult cats were used in a cross-over study consisting of 32 d. In each of the two periods, six cats were fed either two meals or four meals daily. Throughout the study, cats were fed the same diet at amounts to maintain body weight and body condition score. Cats were individually housed 4 h/d at each scheduled feeding time, while for the other 20 h, cats were group-housed to allow for voluntary physical activity in the room with a 16 h light–8 h dark cycle. Voluntary activity levels were evaluated using Actical activity collars for seven consecutive days in each period. Daily average activity level for two-meal-fed cats (20·04 (sem 2·19), activity counts/epoch (15 s)) was not different from four-meal-fed cats (20·14 (sem 2·15), activity counts/epoch (15 s); P>0·05). In conclusion, when group-housed cats are fed to maintain their body weight and body condition score, varied feeding frequency between twice and four times daily may not affect activity levels.

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