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

Issue

2019: NSAP 2019 Proceedings

Section

Articles

How to Cite

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