Physical Seminal Attributes of Gir Bull Semen

Chikhaliya, P.S.; Ahlawat, A. R.; nki, Sola; Raval, RJ; Vala, K. B.; Verma, Abhinov

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2018.707.139

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“…A thorough search of literature indicated lack of studies on genetic parameters of semen traits in Gir bulls. However, few researchers presented phenotypic correlation among the semen traits in Gir bulls [ 11 , 15 ] and the values observed were comparable with the present study. Pathak et al .…”

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confidence: 91%

“…[ 14 ] and Chikhaliya et al . [ 15 ] were higher than the present study. However, the acrosome integrity was measured on fresh semen unlike that of the present study where acrosome integrity was measured on frozen semen.…”

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“…[ 14 ], and Chikhaliya et al . [ 15 ] who reported comparatively lower ejaculate volumes (ranging from 4.5 to 5.80) in Gir.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[ 11 ] and Chikhaliya et al . [ 15 ] reported higher (84.71 and 85.83%) motility. The result on post-thaw motility was comparable with the results of Das et al .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[ 14 ] and Chikhaliya et al . [ 15 ] published higher means (60.12 and 83%) for the trait. Similarly, the mean for acrosome integrity reported by Sonar et al .…”

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Aim: This study aims to evaluate genetic and non-genetic factors influencing semen production potential of Gir bulls. Materials and Methods: Data on semen quantity (n=6911) and quality (n=466) available from January 2011 to December 2018 at BAIF's frozen semen station, Jind, Haryana, India, were utilized for the study. Factors, namely, season of collection, age at collection, and bull (random effect) were studied for their effect on quantitative and qualitative semen traits. Least square means for the traits were obtained using a general linear model. The effect of age within bull for repeatable traits was analyzed using a longitudinal model with age as the control variable. Multivariate analysis using mixed repeatability model equation was utilized to estimate bull effect correlation (genetic + permanent environmental correlation), phenotypic correlations, and repeatability. Results: The overall least square means of ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, total sperms, initial and post-thaw motility, hypo-osmotic swelling test, and acrosome integrity of frozen semen were 6.62±0.03 ml, 1.22±0.01 109/ml, 8.09±0.05 109/ml ejaculate, 75.78±0.001%, 55.92±0.0001%, 55.13±0.005%, and 71.08±0.001%, respectively. The season of the collection showed a significant effect on volume, concentration, total sperm, and initial motility. The performance of bulls was superior in summer season, followed by winter and monsoon. Increase in semen attributes during summer season was due to the effect of lower temperature on sensitive stages of spermatogenesis. Age at collection had a significant effect on all semen traits. Volume and total sperm count showed increasing trend while concentration showed a decreasing trend with an increase in age. Motility and quality traits did not show any particular pattern. Individual bulls showed differences in all the semen performance traits with age. The repeatability of the traits ranged from 0.04 (HOST) to 0.58 (acrosome integrity). Bull effect correlation ranged from –0.73 (initial motility and acrosome integrity) to 0.93 (HOST and acrosome integrity). Conclusion: Individual bulls showed variation in traits measured over age. The result of the study could be utilized in suggesting suitable management plans to achieve the desired profit by improving semen quality in Gir bulls.

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confidence: 89%

“…[ 14 ], and Chikhaliya et al . [ 15 ] who reported comparatively lower ejaculate volumes (ranging from 4.5 to 5.80) in Gir.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[ 11 ] and Chikhaliya et al . [ 15 ] reported higher (84.71 and 85.83%) motility. The result on post-thaw motility was comparable with the results of Das et al .…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[ 14 ] and Chikhaliya et al . [ 15 ] published higher means (60.12 and 83%) for the trait. Similarly, the mean for acrosome integrity reported by Sonar et al .…”

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confidence: 99%

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Macro Seminogramn Neat Semen of a Kangayam Bull – An Ingenious Study

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Napoleon²,

Selvaraju³

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Physico-Morphological Characteristics and Oxidative Markers of Fresh Semen of Gir Bulls

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Vala

Singh³

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The present investigation was undertaken on four mature Gir bulls (4-6 years) maintained at University farm, Junagadh for 4 months during hot summer season. Semen (n=6 ejaculate/bull) was collected using artificial vagina once a week from each bull. The fresh ejaculates were evaluated for physical attributes and oxidative stress markers in the seminal plasma. The overall mean values recorded based on 24 ejaculates for ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, mass motility (0-5 scale), individual motility, sperm viability, sperm abnormality, plasma membrane integrity (HOST reactive sperm), and acrosome integrity were 6.20 ± 1.27 mL, 1316.83 ± 155.07 million/ mL, 3.75 ± 0.20, 84.83 ± 0.94 %, 87.58 ± 1.07 %, 9.63 ± 0.83 %, 79.58 ± 1.01 % and 91.21 ± 0.52 %, respectively. There was a significant P<0.001) difference in ejaculate volume, sperm concentration and sperm abnormality between bulls. The levels of oxidative stress parameters, viz. lipid peroxidation and glutathione S-transferase (GST) activity in the seminal plasma were 5.51 ± 0.26 μmol/mL and 16.30 ± 2.14 nmol/ mL/min, respectively. Individual motility, viability, HOST reactive spermatozoa, and acrosomal integrity were positively correlated, suggesting that any one or two attributeslike motility or HOS test can predict the semen quality. The semen quality generally was in normal physiological range including oxidative markers even during heat stress.

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Physical Seminal Attributes of Gir Bull Semen

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Genetic and non-genetic factors affecting semen production and quality characteristics of Gir cattle breed under semi-arid climate

Genetic and non-genetic factors affecting semen production and quality characteristics of Gir cattle breed under semi-arid climate

Macro Seminogramn Neat Semen of a Kangayam Bull – An Ingenious Study

Physico-Morphological Characteristics and Oxidative Markers of Fresh Semen of Gir Bulls

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