Title of article :
Association of Scrotal Circumference with Sperm Production and Semen Quality in Sahiwal Bulls
Author/Authors :
Ahmad, Ejaz University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences - Faculty of Veterinary Sciences - Department of Theriogenology, Pakistan , Ahmad, Ejaz Adnan Menderes University - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Turkey , Ahmad, Nasim University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences - Faculty of Veterinary Sciences - Department of Theriogenology, Pakistan , Naseer, Zahid Adnan Menderes University - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Turkey , Naseer, Zahid University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences - Faculty of Veterinary Sciences - Department of Theriogenology, Pakistan
Abstract :
The present study was aimed to investigate the association of scrotal circumference (SC) with sperm production and semen quality in Sahiwal bulls. Mature semen donor bulls (n=76), 3 to 5 years old, were divided into three groups according to SC: GI, GII, and GIII with 28-30, 31-35, and 35 cm, respectively. Semen was collected using artificial vagina once a week for five successive weeks. Positive correlations (P 0.05) were observed between SC and mean ejaculate volume (r=0.2) and percentage of live sperm (r=0.12). Mean volume per ejaculate differed amongst the GI, GII, and GIII (4.3±0.1, 5.0±0.1, 5.7±0.1; P 0.05). Sperm concentration and percentage of live sperm were greater (P 0.05) in GII and GIII compared to GI. Scrotal circumference was not significantly correlated with sperm motility, membrane integrity, normal acrosome or morphology; no significant differences among groups were observed for these endpoints. In conclusion, greater SC in Sahiwal bulls was associated with greater production of live sperm.
Keywords :
Sahiwal bull , Scrotal circumference , Semen quality , Sperm production
Journal title :
Pakistan Veterinary Journal
Journal title :
Pakistan Veterinary Journal
