A diagnostic method for gander selection in Zi geese (Anser cygnoides L.) and Rhin geese (Anser anser L.) using massage reaction and semen quality

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 569
Author(s):  
S. J. Liu ◽  
J. L. Li ◽  
H. Li
Keyword(s):  
Breeding Season ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Anser Anser ◽  
Laboratory Assessment ◽  
Semen Collection ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Natural Breeding ◽  
Egg Fertility ◽  
Selection Of

The objective of this study was to score reactions to artificial semen collection procedures and to develop an efficient method for gander selection in two original geese breeds. One-hundred and three Zi geese and 110 Rhin geese were used. Gander reaction scores to massage and semen quality parameters were investigated in 10 Zi and 10 Rhin ganders during a complete reproductive season. The relationships between average gander massage reaction score and semen quality were evaluated. After natural mating, egg fertility comparison between Zi ganders selected by massage reaction scores and those not subjected to selection were investigated. Ganders exhibited large variations in artificial semen collection and semen characteristics between breeds. Only 30.1% (31/103) of Zi geese and 46.3% (51/110) of Rhin geese had stable positive massage reactions with semen ejaculation (P < 0.05). Average massage reaction score, ejaculate volume, spermatozoa concentration, sperm motility and semen quality factor for single ejaculate were significantly higher in Zi than in Rhin geese. There was a high correlation between average massage reaction score and semen volume, being 0.87 for Zi geese (P < 0.05) and 0.82 for Rhin (P < 0.05), and this correlation enabled pre-selection of ganders at the beginning of the breeding season. Reproductive efficiency could be improved with massage-selected ganders in natural breeding flocks. Examination of gander massage reaction scores combined with laboratory assessment of semen quality early in the breeding season is a feasible method for predicting fertilising capability of ganders.

scholarly journals Seasonal variations in quantitative and qualitative sperm characteristics in fertile and subfertile stallions

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yara Suliman ◽  
Frank Becker ◽  
Armin Tuchscherer ◽  
Klaus Wimmers
Keyword(s):  
Breeding Season ◽  
Seasonal Variations ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Normal Sperm ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Significant Seasonal Variation

Abstract. Horses are seasonal breeders with a natural breeding season beginning in spring and extending through midsummer. In this study, quantitative and qualitative parameters of chilled stallion semen were compared between fertile and subfertile stallions and between the breeding and the non-breeding season. Semen quality parameters compared included ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, total sperm number, sperm morphology, and computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA)-derived sperm movement characteristics obtained from two groups of warmblood stallions (n=8; four fertile stallions and four subfertile stallions), which differ in the seasonal pregnancy rate 80 %–90 % (fertile) vs. 40 %–60 % (subfertile). A total of 64 ejaculates were collected from the stallions (n=8; four in the breeding season and four in the non-breeding season of each stallion). No significant differences in the semen quality parameters between the fertile and the subfertile stallions in the non-breeding season were observed. However, in the breeding season the proportion of morphologically normal sperm, total motility, progressive motility, average path velocity (VAP), and curvilinear velocity (VCL) were significantly higher in the fertile group (P<0.05) when compared with the subfertile group. In addition, a significant seasonal variation in the proportion of morphological normal sperm was found in the fertile group between the breeding and the non-breeding season (P<0.05). Moreover, significant seasonal variations (P<0.05) in CASA parameters of mean VAP, straight line velocity (VSL), and beat-cross frequency (BCF) were observed in the fertile and the subfertile stallions, which tended to be lower in the non-breeding season. In conclusion, differences between the fertile and the subfertile stallions were observed only in the breeding season, and a few of CASA-derived parameters seemed to be significantly lower during the non-breeding season in both the fertile and the subfertile stallions.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Native Rooster Based on Breeding Value of trait of Macroscopic and Microscopic Semen Quality

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-232
Author(s):  
Sutiyono Sutiyono ◽  
E. Kurnianto ◽  
Sutopo Sutopo ◽  
D. K. Ariyanto ◽  
D. Samsudewa
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Breeding Value ◽  
Semen Collection ◽  
Native Chicken ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Individual Cage ◽  
Yellowish White

The aim of this research is to a determined the breeding value of native roosters based on macroscopic and microscopic semen. Ten native roosters were used in this research. Complete individual cage, semen collection tools and substance, macroscopic and microscopic tools, and substance were used in this research. The native rooster was rested for 2 weeks. Massage techniques were used for semen collection. Parameters observed were volume, pH, color, viscosity, smell, sperm concentration, and sperm livability. The semen collection was repeated 5 times. One-way analysis of variances was used for data analysis with the tools SPSS 16. The breeding value was estimated based on primary traits of semen and calculated for each rooster to make a rank. The results showed that significant parameters (P<0,05) are semen volume and sperm concentration, while the non-significant parameters (P?0,05) are pH semen and sperm livability. Semen color is yellowish-white, semen viscosity is medium-viscous and smell is spermin. The results of breeding value rank are rooster numbers 6, 7, 5, 3, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 1. The conclusion is the breeding value of Native roosters is varied. The recommendation is Native chicken breeding need to apply selection used breeding value based on semen quality.

scholarly journals Role of Dietary Antioxidants and Vitamins Intake in Semen Quality Parameters: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Ghiasvand ◽  
Laleh Dehghan Marvast ◽  
Mehran Nouri ◽  
Aida Jahanbakhsh ◽  
farahnaz haeri
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Count ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Dietary Antioxidants ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infertile Men ◽  
Semen Volume

Abstract Objective Infertility had an increasing trend between couples in Iran. Several factors such as lifestyle, physical activity, unhealthy dietary habits and stress are associated with production of ROS in seminal fluid. The aim of this study was to identify the role of dietary antioxidants and vitamins intake on semen quality parameters, among Iranian infertile men. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on 400 newly diagnosed infertile men in Yazd Reproductive sciences Institute from July 2019 to December 2019. The presence of infertility was confirmed by an expert andrologist, based on WHO criteria. Dietary antioxidants and vitamins intake were assessed using a 168 items semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Results We found an association between semen volume and Alpha Carotene dietary intake, total motility and Beta Cryptoxanthin dietary intake, and sperm count with riboflavin intake (P = 0.03). Conclusions We concluded that dietary intake of Alpha Carotene, Beta Cryptoxanthin, and Riboflavin are related to sperm count, semen volume and total motility in Iranian infertile men, respectively. Our data suggest that that adhering to a diet that is rich in sources of antioxidant and vitamin can have a positive effect on men’s sexual health. However, more research is needed to confirm these relations and provide the evidence needed to exert these findings into clinical practice.

scholarly journals Effect of Semen Collection Frequency and Scrotal Circumference on Semen Quality Parameters in Brahman x Local Crossbred Bulls

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 677-684
Author(s):  
Md. Mahbubur Rashid ◽  
Md. Azharul Hoque ◽  
Khan Shahidul Huque ◽  
Abul Kashem Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan
Keyword(s):  
Semen Quality ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Scrotal Circumference ◽  
Semen Collection

116. EFFECTS OF SUPPLEMENTAL VITAMIN ON THE SEMEN CHARACTERISTICS OF MARKHOZ GOATS DURING NON-BREEDING SEASON

2009 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
A. Towhidi ◽  
A. Farshad ◽  
M. Dolatpanah ◽  
R. Salehi
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Breeding Season ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Progressive Motility ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Semen Characteristics ◽  
Supplemental Vitamin ◽  
Diet Control ◽  
Live Sperm

The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of dietary supplementation of vitamin E on the semen characteristics of the Markhoz goats. Eighth bucks were randomly allocated into two groups, and received two different diets: unsupplemented diet (control) and supplemented diet with vitamin E (0.30 g/Kg DM). All experimental diets were formulated according to AFRC 1998. Semen was collected at 14-days intervals from June 17, 2006 to September 2, 2006 (non-breeding season) using artificial vagina. Semen characteristics were evaluated including semen volume, sperm concentration, live sperm percentage, percentage of motility and progressive motility. This characteristics were evaluated at two weeks intervals the trial. The total number of spermatozoa per ejaculation was calculated by multiplication of the semen volume with sperm concentration. Sperm motility was also analyzed by placing a sample on pre-warmed (37 º C) microscope slide covered with a cover slip, and examined under a high power microscope at a magnification × 200. Data was analyzed using proc MIXED in SAS program. Significant effect (P≤0.05) of the week (sampling time) was observed for all the parameters except for semen volume. Vitamin E supplementation significantly improved (P≤0.05) total number (Control: 263.7 ×107±17.506 vs. Vit E: 320.95 ×107±17.506) and sperm concentration (Control: 301.79 ×107±13.657 vs. Vit E: 386.57 ×107± 13.657), motility (Control: 77.27% ±0.89 vs. Vit E: 82.6% ±0.89) and progressive motility (Control: 4.208 ±0.138 vs. Vit E: 4.229 ±0.138), percentage of viability (Control: 80.57% ±0.89 vs. Vit E: 85.9% ±0.89). The results suggested that the supplemental Vitamin E may improve the semen quality and fertility in the Markhoz goats.

EFFECTS OF PARSLEY SEEDS AT DIFFERENT LEVELS AS NATURAL ADDITIVES ON SEMEN QUALITY IN RABBIT MALES

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-92
Author(s):  
Jamal A. Embark
Keyword(s):  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Reproductive Traits ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Semen Collection ◽  
Different Levels

This study is designed to evaluate the effect of using parsley seeds (PAS) at different levels as a natural on semen quality and reduce the effect of lipidperoxidation of bucks. Forty New Zealand rabbit bucks 8 month old were divided into four groups (each 10 rabbit bucks). The groups were divided as follows: Control diet (free from PAS), T1: Control diet + 5g/kg PAS, T2: Control diet + 10g/kg PAS; T3: Control diet + 15g/kg PAS. Semen sample were collected twice a week; from each rabbit buck by artificial vagina. The first semen collection was used to evaluate semen quality parameters. However, the second semen collection was used for analysis semen plasma. Results revealed that feeding diets containing different levels of PAS significantly (P<0.05) increased semen volume, mass activity, individual motility, PSV, sperm concentration, total sperm and seminal plasma activity of ALP enzyme and significant (P<0.05) decrease in dead sperm and seminal plasma concentrations of total lipids, triglycerides, cholesterol and MDA and seminal plasma activities of AST and ALT enzymes and TAC as compared with the control group. In conclusion, dietary supplementation with different levels of PAS, especially at the level of 15 g/kg (T3) resulted in significant improvement in semen quality, antioxidant status and reproductive traits of rabbit bucks.

scholarly journals ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN PITUITARY-GONADAL AXIS PARAMETERS AND SEMEN QUALITY IN YOUNG, HEALTHY MEN (AndroLS)

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. e11-e24
Author(s):  
Józków Paweł ◽  
Medras Marek ◽  
Szmigiero Leszek ◽  
Słowinska-Lisowska Małgorzata ◽  
Lwow Felicja
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Morphology ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Count ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Free Testosterone ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin ◽  
Total Testosterone ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
The Impact

Background and ObjectiveHormonal measurements play an important role in the evaluation of male fertility potential. In men without hypogonadism, the impact of androgen status on semen is rarely analyzed.Material and MethodsWe evaluated associations between parameters of the pituitary-gonadal axis: luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), total testosterone (T), free testosterone (FT), calculated testosterone (TC), bioavailable testosterone (TB), sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), free androgen index, and semen quality parameters in healthy young men.ResultsIn our study group, sperm concentration and sperm count were associated with FSH and FT. The percentage of immotile sperm was associated with LH and T. The percentage of vital sperm was negatively related to LH. We identified negative, independent associations between T and semen volume (p<0.026) and TC and semen volume (p<0.025). We observed negative, independent association between FSH, FT, and total sperm count (both P<0.002) and between FT and the percentage of normal forms (P<0.012). There were positive associations between LH and T and the percentage of immotile sperm (P<0.007 and P<0.034, respectively). There were no relationships between sperm morphology parameters and the parameters of the pituitary-gonadal axis.ConclusionIn healthy eugonadal men, variations in FSH, LH, T, and FT (within normal limits) are reflected in semen characteristics but not in sperm morphology features.

P–024 Health and lifestyle detrimental conditions may impact the association between patient age and semen parameters in male populations

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M C Guglielmo ◽  
M Vitali ◽  
R Iemmello ◽  
I Caliari ◽  
S Maruccia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Semen Quality ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Paternal Age ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Semen Volume ◽  
Fertility Clinic ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Study question Can health and lifestyle detrimental conditions impact the relationship between paternal age and semen quality parameters in a male population? Summary answer Health and lifestyle detrimental conditions can attenuate the negative relationship between age and sperm concentration in a male population. What is known already Paternal age has increased in parallel with maternal age but its contribution in couple subfertility deserves further investigation. Previous studies suggest that paternal ageing is associated with reduced semen volume and impaired sperm morphology and motility, but not with reduced sperm concentration. Several health and lifestyle conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and smoking can negatively affect semen quality. Since the distribution of these conditions is not homogeneous throughout men’s reproductive life, one can hypothesize that their presence may confound the association between paternal age and semen quality parameters in male populations. Study design, size, duration This is a retrospective study with data from 5565 men examined in a single fertility clinic between 2015 and 2020. The impact of health and lifestyle conditions was assessed by comparing the effects of age on semen parameters in two different patient populations: the overall patient population and a subpopulation excluding patients with detrimental health or lifestyle characteristics, both divided in 4 age groups (A: 25–34, B: 35–39, C: 40–44 and D: ≥45 years). Participants/materials, setting, methods The study includes 5565 men aged 24 to 72 years providing semen samples to assess volume, progressive motility and concentration (WHO) in a single fertility clinic. Patients presenting diabetes, heart/circulatory diseases, andrological disorders, genital neoplasms, cystic fibrosis, Y microdeletions, abusive alcohol intake, smoking and/or recreational use of drugs were excluded from the healthy subpopulation. The effect of age on semen parameters was assessed by ANOVA (motility and volume) or Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA (concentration). Main results and the role of chance: Of 5565 men included in the study, 2150 (38.6%) did not present any of the detrimental health and lifestyle conditions described above. In the overall patient population, semen volume [Mean±SD (mL); A: 3.14 ± 1.55, B: 3.01 ± 1.53, C: 2.83 ± 1.52, D: 2.65 ± 1.58; p &lt; 0.001] and sperm progressive motility [Mean±SD (%); A: 33.1 ± 18.0, B: 31.7 ± 17.7, C: 31.4 ± 17.5, D: 28.4 ± 17.5; p &lt; 0.001] gradually and significantly decreased with paternal age. The same effect was observed in the patient subpopulation excluding detrimental health and lifestyle conditions [(mL; A: 3.21 ± 1.58, B: 3.05 ± 1.51, C: 2.89 ± 1.59, D: 2.78 ± 1.50; p &lt; 0.001); (%; A: 35.85 ± 17.4, B: 33.7 ± 17.4, C: 32.2 ± 17.1, D: 30.3 ± 16.5; p &lt; 0.001)]. However, sperm concentration significantly decreased with paternal age in the subpopulation excluding detrimental health and lifestyle conditions [(Mean±SD) million/mL; A: 43.19 ± 41.0, B: 38.8 ± 38.6, C: 38.4 ± 34.6, D: 36.6 ± 33.9; p &lt; 0.001], but not in the overall population (million/mL; A: 38.17 ± 40.9, B: 36.7 ± 34.7, C: 35.3 ± 35.1, D: 35. 1± 37.5; p = 0.088). Limitations, reasons for caution This study is limited by its retrospective nature and by the accuracy of data on health and lifestyle conditions provided by the patients. Differences between age groups not controlled for in the study could also impact the results. Wider implications of the findings: Ours findings suggest that health and lifestyle conditions may confound the effects of age on semen and sperm quality. Therefore, these data constitute a useful reference for the accurate assessment of the impact of male age on fertility. Trial registration number Not applicable

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