This study aimed to investigate the effect of MOl or MSC supplementation on some blood constituents, semen characteristics, testis and epididymis measurements in Barki rams. Fifteen Barki rams aged 10-12 months divided into three similar groups (5each). Rams in G1 were fed the basal diet supplemented by MOL (5% of CFM), rams in G2 fed the basal diet supplemented by MSC (10% of CFM) while rams in G3 (control) were fed the basal diet without supplements. Blood samples were collected and erythrocytes, Hb, PLT, PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC, ALT, AST, glucose, uric acid, creatinine and testosterone were determined. Semen was collected and semen physical characteristics as well as of the epididymis and testes biometric were evaluated. Results indicated that MOL and MSC supplementation to ram rations significantly affected glucose, creatinine, urea, ALT, AST and testosterone levels, and insignificantly on erythrocyte, Hb, PLT, PCV, MCV, MCH, and MCHC. In this regard, MOL supplementation to ram rations increased MCV, PLT and decreased RBCs, Hg, MCH, MCHC, and PCV; while, MSC supplementation increased RBCs, Hg, MCHC, PLT, and urea. The addition of MOL or MSC increased ALT, AST, and creatinine, and decreased testosterone and glucose levels. Both supplementation (MOL or MSC) in Barki rams' feed improved most characteristics of semen such as volume, motility, vitality and normality, and reduced mortality and abnormalities and there is no significant effect on testes measurements. The highest testicular weight and width were observed in the MOL group. The testicular size was relatively higher for rams fed a moringa-free diet compared to those supplemented with MOL or MSC. It could be concluded that supplementation of MOL and MSC rations into Barki rams' rations improved most of the semen characteristics (volume, motility, vitality and normality) and reduced mortality and malformations. However, it negatively affects kidney function (increased urea and creatinine) and liver enzyme activities (ALT & AST).
Fifteen Barki ram were used to study the effect of MOL or MOSC supplementation in the ration on IR, MAD, TAC, IgG, IgM, WBCs, serum transaminases and renal function. The rams were divided into 3 groups. Rams in G1 were fed a basal diet supplemented with MOL (0.5% of CFM/day), rams in G2 were fed a basal diet supplemented with MOSC (10% of CFM/day) while G3 were fed a basal diet without supplementation. The results indicated that supplementation with MOSC increased antibodies after immunization, TAC and decreased MAD in blood samples of rams fed a ration containing MOSC or MOL compared to those rams fed moringa-free rations in contrast to the activity of MAD. The highest IgG recorded in blood samples of rams fed MOl followed by that measured in rams fed MOSC, the lowest was for rams fed a Moringa-free ration. However, the highest IgM recorded in rams fed MOSC followed by that in rams fed a Moringa-free ration and the lowest for rams fed ration with MOL. MOSC or MOL supplementation slightly increased WBC and neutrophil cells, supplementation of rams with MOSC significantly reduced creatinine and GPT compared to those supplemented with MOL or the control group. It can be concluded that feeding supplementation ration of Barki rams with MOSC can increase antibody production, WBCs, neutrophils, TAC and decreased MAD, having a positive effect on kidney function and liver enzymes, and enhances the immunity status of rams.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
hi@scite.ai
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.