ITAMIN C LEVELS ON PERCENTAGE SPERM ABNORMALITIES OF CHILLED BULL SEMEN IN CHICKEN AND QUAIL EGG YOLK EXTENDER AT DIFFERENT STORAGE PERIODS

Authors

  • J. N. Achi Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
  • N. P. Achi Ahmadu Bello University, Shika-Zaria.
  • P. P. Barje Ahmadu Bello University, Shika-Zaria.
  • C. Alphonsus Kaduna State University, Kafanchan Campus.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6834

Keywords:

Bull semen, Friesian x Bunaji, Sperm abnormalities, Vitamin C, Egg yolk

Abstract

An experiment was conducted to evaluate Vitamin C levels on percentage sperm abnormalities of chilled bull semen in chicken and quail egg yolk extender at different storage periods. Semen was collected from three bulls between 2 – 3 years of age weekly with the aid of artificial vagina. Extenders were prepared from the egg yolk of chicken and quail and three inclusion levels of Vitamin C (0, 3 and 6mg/ml), respectively. Abnormal spermatozoa percentages were counted using a hand counter, and recorded as ratios. The results shows that the inclusion levels of Vitamin C on chicken and quail egg yolk extender had significant effect (P<0.05) on abnormal cells of bull spermatozoa on semen pH at 0, 24, 48 and 72 hours
respectively.

Author Biographies

J. N. Achi, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Department of Animal Science

N. P. Achi, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika-Zaria.

Dairy Research Programme, National Animal Production Research Institute

P. P. Barje, Ahmadu Bello University, Shika-Zaria.

Dairy Research Programme, National Animal Production Research Institute


C. Alphonsus, Kaduna State University, Kafanchan Campus.

Department of Animal Science

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Published

2024-07-20

How to Cite

Achi, J. N. ., Achi, N. P. ., Barje, P. P. ., & Alphonsus, C. . (2024). ITAMIN C LEVELS ON PERCENTAGE SPERM ABNORMALITIES OF CHILLED BULL SEMEN IN CHICKEN AND QUAIL EGG YOLK EXTENDER AT DIFFERENT STORAGE PERIODS. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 93–96. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.6834

Issue

2019: NSAP 2019 Proceedings

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