DEVELOPMENT OF A DUMMY FOR SEMEN COLLECTION IN RABBITS

Authors

  • I. Munu University of Benin
  • J. M. Omoyakhi University of Benin
  • A. M. Orhueruata University of Benin
  • J. A. Imasuen University of Benin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5192

Keywords:

Artificial insemination, Dummy, Artificial virgina, Rabbits

Abstract

In an attempt to make semen collection in rabbits easier, the feasibility of training male rabbits using a dummy with an artificial vagina (AV) inserted was investigated. Dummy was constructed using rabbit skin and frame of different dimensions of height, girth circumference and position of AV. Dummy A had height 12cm, girth circumference 40cm and position of AV 5cm from the floor in a hole, B had height 12 cm, girth circumference 33cm and position of AV 6cm in a slit behind, C had height 10cm, girth circumference 29.5cm and position of AV 7.5cm in a slit behind all with a length of 25.5cm. Animals were trained to use the dummy. Different methods used in the training were smearing of the dummy with feaces and urine from the doe, placing a doe on the dummy while introducing the dummy and placing the doe on the cage while introducing the dummy. Dummy C was successful with good and reproducible results. Ejaculate volume 0.45 mL, concentration 119.9×106 spermatozoa/mL, massal motility was moderate, % live 67.95, % normal 71.55 and % abnormal 28.45. Commercial farmers and small scale farmers can make use of the dummy for semen collection for artificial insemination in rabbits as it can be easily assembled.

Author Biographies

I. Munu , University of Benin

Department of Animal Science

J. M. Omoyakhi, University of Benin

Department of Animal Science

A. M. Orhueruata, University of Benin

Department of Animal Science

J. A. Imasuen , University of Benin

Department of Animal Science

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Published

2024-09-10

How to Cite

Munu , I., Omoyakhi, J. M., Orhueruata, A. M., & Imasuen , J. A. (2024). DEVELOPMENT OF A DUMMY FOR SEMEN COLLECTION IN RABBITS. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 584–587. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5192

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