INFLUENCE OF CELLGEVITY® ON THE MILT QUALITY OF CATFISH, CLARIAS GARIEPINUS (BURCHELL, 1822) EXTENDED IN LACTATED RINGERS DURING CHILLED STORAGE

Authors

  • J. S. Bugau Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • S. Z. Lanko Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • M. Shinkut Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, Plot 2230 Cadastral Zone B3, Mabushi, Abuja, Nigeria
  • M. Shinkut Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, Plot 2230 Cadastral Zone B3, Mabushi, Abuja, Nigeria
  • J. I. Itodo Federal University Lafiya, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  • B. E. Oke Joseph Sarwuan University, Makurdi
  • E. C. Dung University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6021

Keywords:

Cellgevity®, Chilled Storage,, Clarias gariepinus, Milt Quality, Lactated Ringers

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to determine the influence of Cellgevity® on milt quality of Catfish, Clarias  gariepinus extended in lactated ringers during chilled storage. Pooled milt from three bloodstocks were divided into three groups (T1, T2 andT3) each in triplicate. Milt were extended in lactated ringers and supplemented with Cellgevity® at 0mg (T1), 125mg (T2) and 250mg (T3). Milt were evaluated at days-0 (before storage) and days-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of chilled storage. Percentage mean spermatozoa motility was significantly (P < 0.001) lower in T2 and T3 than T1 from day-0 to 4. Percentage mean spermatozoa concentrationwas significantly (P < 0.01) lower in T2 than T1 from day-0 and significantly (P < 0.001) lower in T2 and T3 than T1 until day-3.Percentage mean live spermatozoa was significantly (P < 0.05) lower in T3 than T1 from day-0 and significantly (P < 0.001) lower in T2 and T3 than T1 until day-3. Percentage mean total abnormal sperm cells were lower in T2 and T3 than T1 from day-0 to 4 although significant (P< 0.05) only at day-0 and day-2.It was concluded that Cellgevity® (125 and 250 mg) resulted in a declined percentage mean spermatozoa motility, concentration, viability and total abnormalities. Hence, should not be supplemented in milt of catfish, Clarias gariepinus extended in lactated ringers in chilled storage.

Author Biographies

J. S. Bugau, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Department of Theriogenology and Production

S. Z. Lanko, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Department of Theriogenology and Production

J. I. Itodo, Federal University Lafiya, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Department of Animal Science

B. E. Oke, Joseph Sarwuan University, Makurdi

Department of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine

E. C. Dung, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

Department of Veterinary Physiology

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Published

2024-07-08

How to Cite

Bugau, J. S., Lanko, . S. Z., Shinkut, M., Shinkut, M., Itodo, J. I., Oke, B. E., & Dung, E. C. (2024). INFLUENCE OF CELLGEVITY® ON THE MILT QUALITY OF CATFISH, CLARIAS GARIEPINUS (BURCHELL, 1822) EXTENDED IN LACTATED RINGERS DURING CHILLED STORAGE. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 1757–1761. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6021

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2022: NSAP 2022 Proceedings

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