ASSISTED REPRODUCTION: DATURA STRAMONIUM EXTRACT AS APHRODISIAC IN THE GOAT BUCK

Authors

  • A. A. ADELOYE University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • A. O. SOLADOYE University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • M. B. YOUSUF University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
  • J. O. DARAMOLA Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria,
  • T. O. FATOBA Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria
  • H. O. OKIN Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria,
  • S. O. OLAWOYE Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7969

Keywords:

Goat, Datura stramonium, Assisted Reproduction, Ethnoveterinary practice, Semen

Abstract

This study explored the potential of Datura extract as aphrodisiac in the goat buck. Study involved 25 West African dwarf goat bucks comprising one control and four treatment groups. Datura seeds were leached in water. The extract was administered to the goat bucks in increasing dosages. Semen was harvested and quality determined using established procedures. Quality assessment included volume of ejaculate, mass activity, mass motility, ejaculate colour, sperm concentration and semen pH. Mass activity increased (P<0.50) at (mlkg-1BW) 0.04, 0.06 and 0.08; highest value being at 0.06 dosage. Mass motility and Sperm concentration were highest at (mlkg-1BW) 0.06. Semen pH was not affected by the extract. Extract evoked increased semen mass activity, semen mass motility and sperm concentration but reduced semen ejaculate volume in the goat buck. The dose of 0.06ml/kg-1BW is suggested for the goat buck. Without reducing the quality of the semen, the extract of Datura stramonium can be useful in enhancing the sexual/breeding capabilities of genetically proven goat bucks especially in conditions of old age and/or weak erectile function; and/or increased demand for the service of the buck in goat production enterprise.

Author Biographies

A. A. ADELOYE, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Animal Production

A. O. SOLADOYE, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Human Physiology

M. B. YOUSUF, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Animal Production

J. O. DARAMOLA, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria,

Department of Animal Physiology and Reproduction

T. O. FATOBA, Ondo State University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria

Department of Biological Sciences

H. O. OKIN, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria,

Department of Animal Science

S. O. OLAWOYE, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria.

Department of Animal Science

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Published

2024-07-30

How to Cite

ADELOYE, A. A., SOLADOYE, A. O., YOUSUF, M. B., DARAMOLA, J. O., FATOBA, T. O., OKIN, H. O., & OLAWOYE, S. O. (2024). ASSISTED REPRODUCTION: DATURA STRAMONIUM EXTRACT AS APHRODISIAC IN THE GOAT BUCK. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 697–700. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.7969

Issue

2017: NSAP 2017 Proceedings

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