ABSTRAK. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh pemberian PGF2α dalam pengencer semen komersial (Andromed) terhadap peningkatan motilitas spermatozoa kambing Nubian. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel semen yang dikoleksi dari 3 ekor kambing Nubian berumur 2-3 tahun menggunakan vagina buatan dan dievaluasi kualitasnya secara makroskopis dan mikroskopis. Setelah dievaluasi, sampel semen ditambahkan pengencer Andromed lalu dibagi atas 3 kelompok perlakuan, yaitu: P1; P2; dan P3 yang masing-masing ditambahkan NaCl fisiologis; 37,5 µg PGF2α; dan 75 µg PGF2α. Seluruh sampel disimpan dalam refrigerator selama 4 jam dan dilakukan pemeriksaan motilitas spermatozoa. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan sidik ragam pola satu arah (ANOVA) dan dilanjutkan dengan uji Duncan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, bahwa motilitas spermatozoa (%) kambing Nubian pada P1; P2; dan P3 masing-masing adalah 26,33±5,5; 62,0±3,5; dan61,8±10,13 (P0,05). Disimpulkan bahwa penambahan PGF2α pada pengencer Andromed dapat meningkatkan motilitas spermatozoa kambing Nubian.  (The improvement of sperm motility in Nubian goat after PGF2α administration in andromed semen diluents) ABSTRACT. The study aims to determine the administration effect of PGF2α in a commercial semen diluents (Andromed) on improvement of Nubian goat sperm motility. This study used semen samples that collected from three Nubian goats aged 2-3 using artificial vagina and their quality evaluated macroscopically and microscopically. After evaluated, semen samples were added with Andromed diluents then divided into three groups (P1, P2, and P3) where each group was then added with 0,9% physiologic NaCl, 37.5 µg PGF2α, and 75 µg PGF2α, respectively and stored in a refrigerator for 4 hours and subsequently spermatozoa motility was examined. The data obtained were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and followed by Duncan test. The results showed that the spermatozoa motility (%) of Nubian goats at P1, P2, and P3 were 26.33±5.5, 62.0±3.5, and 61.8±10.13, respectively. Based on the statistical tests showed that the administration of PGF2α at P2 and P3 had a significant effect (P0,05) on the motility of spermatozoa of Nubian goats, but the motility decreased in P1. The conclusion of this study is the addition of PGF2α to Andromed diluents can increase the motility of spermatozoa of Nubian goats.

This study aims to determine the effect of PGF2α injection on the post-thaw motility (PTM) in sperm of Nubian goats. Three male Nubian goats (3-4 years) with good reproductive ability were used. This study used a 3 x 3 Latin square design. The experimental animals received a physiological NaCl injection as a control (P1); 37.5 mg of PGF2α (P2), and 75 mg of PGF2α (P3). Semen was collected using an artificial vagina with one-week storage intervals between treatments. The collected semen was then diluted and frozen using a simple freezing method. Observation of semen quality before freezing included macroscopic and microscopic examinations. Macroscopic examination consisted of volume, pH, color, odor, and consistency, while microscopic examination consisted of motility, concentration, viability, and abnormality. PTM examination was done by mixing a drop of sperm suspension and one drop of physiological NaCl on an object glass and covered prior to observation under microscope.. The results were analyzed using a Latin square pattern variant analysis, followed by Duncan's test. The PTM values of sperm (%) of Nubian goats in P1, P2, and P3 respectively are 28.71±10.24, 50.03±13.70, and 54.84±12.04 (P<0.05). Injection of PGF2α to Nubian goats by injection increased the PTM.

<p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this research was to find out the rise of spermatozoa motility of Waringin sheep which was given additional amount of PGF2α in commercial semen diluents (Andromed).</p><p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 3 Waringin sheep aged 2-3 years were used in this study. Semen samples were collected using an artificial vagina and evaluation of the quality of the spermatozoa was carried out macroscopically and microscopically. This study used a unidirectional completely randomized design. After evaluated, semen samples were added with Andromed diluents afterwards divided into three groups treatment, K1; K2; and K3 where each group was then added with physiologic NaCl, 37,5 µg PGF2α, and 75 µg PGF2α. All of the samples were equilibrated in refrigerator for 4 hours and spermatozoa motility was examined, then after the freezing process was carried out and stored for 24 hours, the post thawing spermatozoa motility was examined. The data obtained was analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and followed by Duncan test.<strong></strong></p><p class="MDPI17abstract"><strong>Results: </strong>The result of the research showed that motility of post equilibration spermatozoa (%) of Waringin sheeps at K1; K2; and K3 were 43,67±1,20; 75,00±4,00; and 82,33 ±3,18 (P&lt;0,05); and motility of post thawing spermatozoa (%) of Waringin sheeps at K1; K2; and K3 were 25,33±1,85; 49,33±3,17; dan 54,00 ±5,50 (P&lt;0,05).<strong></strong></p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In conclusion that was the rise in motility of prefreezing spermatozoa and motility of post thawing spermatozoa of Waringin sheep which given additional amount of PGF2α on Andromed diluents.

This study aims to determine the ability of red betel leaf (Piper crocatum) or Moringa leaf extracts to reduce the endometritis level in Aceh cattle. In this study, six Aceh cows aged 3-5 years, weighing 150-250 kg from the Experimental Animal Technical Implementation Unit of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Syiah Kuala University were used. The cows were divided into two treatment groups, namely cows with endometritis that were given red betel leaf extract (T1) and cows with endometritis that were given Moringa leaf extract (T2). Examination of the endometritis levels was carried out before and after treatment using the White Side Test (WST) method. The collection of estrus cervical mucus was needed for the WST examination, and heat induction was performed with prostaglandin F2 alpha (PGF2α) at a dose of 25 μg. Collection of cervical mucus was performed 8-12 hours after the initiation of heat. All cows with endometritis were given intrauterine extracts of red betel leaves or Moringa leaves at a concentration of 20% every 24 hours for a week at a solution volume of 20 ml. The data were then analyzed using a paired t test. The mean endometritis levels before and after treatment on K1 vs. K2 were 3.0 and 1.7 vs. 2.7 and 2.7, respectively (P<0.05). It was concluded that red betel leaf extract at a concentration of 20% was more effective in reducing the endometritis level of Aceh cows than Moringa leaf extract.

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui profil biokimia darah sapi aceh yang mengalami kawin berulang/repeat breeding (RB). Dalam penelitian ini digunakan 16 ekor sapi aceh yang terdiri atas tujuh ekor sapi aceh fertil dan sembilan ekor sapi aceh RB, yang berumur 3-8 tahun dengan skor kondisi tubuh (SKT) 3-4. Koleksi serum dilakukan untuk pemeriksaan profil biokimia darah meliputi kadar kolesterol, protein, dan glukosa. Kadar kolesterol; protein; dan glukosa sapi aceh fertil vs RB masing-masing adalah 185,86±45,34 vs 144,00±40,69 mg/dL; 6,57±1,55 vs 6,96±2,05 g/dL; dan 67,43±13,72 vs 73,78±15,83 mg/dL. Disimpulkan bahwa kadar glukosa sapi aceh RB lebih tinggi dibandingkan sapi fertile, sedangkan kadar kolesterol dan protein relatif sama.