Rabbit sexual behavior, semen and sperm characteristics when supplemented with sprouted wheat

Fallas-López, M.; Lara, Raymundo Rodríguez-de; Bárcena-Gama, Ricardo; Esqueda, María Teresa Sánchez-Torres; Hernández-Sánchez, David; Martı́nez-Hernández, Pedro; Aguilar-Romero, O.

doi:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2011.12.009

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“…There are a limited number of studies investigating the effects of wheat sprouts on sperm quality in rats [ 28 , 29 ] and rabbits [ 30 ]. A study carried out on rats exposed to lead reported that wheat sprout extract significantly improved sperm quality parameters [ 29 ].…”

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“…The results of the present study partially overlap with these findings. A study conducted on rabbits reported that wheat sprouts did not affect some sperm parameters (the morphology of dead spermatozoa, number of motile sperm, acrosome integrity, and sperm dose per ejaculate) [ 30 ].…”

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“…In the literature review, the number of studies on canary sperm was determined to be limited, and no studies on germinated wheat could be found. It was reported that the wheat sprout improves sperm quality parameters in rats [ 28 , 29 ] and rabbits [ 30 ].…”

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Germinated Wheat as a Potential Natural Source of Antioxidants to Improve Sperm Quality: A Canary Trial

Özkök,

Kilinç

2023

Veterinary Sciences

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The present study was carried out to determine the effects of germinated wheat on some spermatological parameters (motility, abnormal spermatozoa, hypo-osmotic swelling test (HOST), and viability) in male Gloster canaries. For this purpose, the canaries were divided into two groups, each consisting of six canaries, one control (C), and the other experimental group (GW). Group C was fed commercial canary feed. The GW group was fed germinated wheat (germinated for 5 days) and commercial canary feed. The canaries were kept individually in four-storey cages (60 cm × 50 cm × 40 cm). In this study, which lasted 2 months, feed/water was provided ad libitum and lighting was applied daily for 16 h (turned on at 05:30 and turned off at 21:30). At the end of the experiment, the sperm samples obtained from the canaries were examined in terms of the aforementioned parameters. The effects of germination time × concentration, germination time, and solvent rate on DPPH radical scavenging activity and phenolic compounds in germinated wheat were significant (p < 0.001). The highest DPPH (2, 2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl) radical scavenging activity (86.06%) and phenolic content (316.25 mg GAE/g) in germinated wheats were obtained on the fifth day (90% solvent rate) of germination. It was determined that germinated wheat did not significantly affect abnormal sperm and HOST values (p > 0.05). However, it significantly affected the motility and viable sperm rates (p < 0.05). As a result, it is thought that germinated wheat can be used as a natural antioxidant source to increase motility and vitality in canary sperm.

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Germinated Wheat as a Potential Natural Source of Antioxidants to Improve Sperm Quality: A Canary Trial

Özkök,

Kilinç

2023

Veterinary Sciences

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“…Seminal plasma was recovered, placed in Eppendorf tubes (Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany), and stored at −20 • C until the determination of the oxidative capacity and inflammatory status. Libido was calculated as "reaction time" by measuring the time (in seconds) between the introduction of the "teaser" doe into the male's cage and the first ejaculation [63].…”

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Goji Berry in the Diet of the Rabbit Buck: Effects on Semen Quality, Oxidative Status and Histological Features of the Reproductive Tract

Brecchia,

Muça,

Munga

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Antioxidants

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Goji berry (GB) shows beneficial effects on human health, although its effects on the male rabbit have been little investigated. This study examines the impact of GB dietary supplementation on the semen traits, antioxidant capacity of seminal plasma, and histological features of the reproductive tract of rabbit buck. Eighteen rabbits were distributed into two dietary groups: one receiving a commercial feed (Control), and the other a feed supplemented with 1% of GB (Goji). After a nutritional adaptation period of 60 days, the animals were subjected to semen collection every 15 days. The semen traits, libido, antioxidant, and inflammatory parameters were collected and analyzed. The rabbits were sacrificed after 60 days, and tissues of the genital tract were analyzed. Compared to the Control group, the Goji group showed higher spermatozoa concentration, motility, and vitality (p < 0.05), as well as fewer abnormal spermatozoa and a higher libido (p < 0.1). Histological features such as functional activity and hyperplasia were improved by GB and correlated with some semen traits (p < 0.05). Conversely, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory parameters were unaffected by the diet. These findings suggest that GB acts on the tissues of the reproductive tract positively influencing semen quality, although further studies are needed to understand the effect on oxidative stress.

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“…Of the male reproductive system, the testes produce the spermatozoa, and the accessory glands (the prostate gland, seminal vesicle and bulbourethral gland) produce secretions, which maintain a favourable environment for the transport and survival of the spermatozoa until fertilisation occurs (Junqueira & Carneiro, 2009; Kierszenbaum, 2006). Nutrition affects the reproductive system, as it does other body systems, and previous research suggests that the sperm quality of animals can be affected by feeding (Fallas‐López et al, 2011; Kumar, Sood, Arora, & Singh, 2010). This study was aimed at determining the effects of dietary corn and wheat gluten, used as protein sources alternative to soybean meal, on live weight gain, sperm quality and the histology of the testes and accessory glands in male rats.…”

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The effects of different dietary protein sources on live weight, sperm quality and the histology of the testes and accessory glands in male rats

Gümüş

Uslu

2020

Andrologia

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This study was aimed at determining the effects of corn and wheat gluten, used as dietary protein sources, on live weight gain, sperm quality and the histology of the testes and accessory glands in male rats. For this purpose, 20‐day‐old 24 male Wistar albino rats were randomly assigned to three groups. Group 1 (Control), Group 2 and Group 3 were fed on a basal ration supplemented with high levels of soybean meal, corn gluten and wheat gluten, respectively, as a protein source. At the end of the study, when compared to Group 1, live weight values were determined to have increased in Group 3 and to have decreased in Group 2 (p < .05). Furthermore, sperm density, sperm motility, the dead/ live sperm ratio and testes weight were determined to have significantly decreased in Group 2, in comparison to Groups 1 and 3 (p < .05). The percentages of abnormal spermatozoon, and head, acrosome, mid‐piece and tail abnormalities were high in Group 2 (p < .05). Histological examination demonstrated that, in Group 2, the diameter of the Tubulus Seminiferous Contortus (TSC) and the size of the Tubular Epithelial Cells (TE) were small, and the tubular and anatomical structure of the testes were shrunken and altered. Group 2 also presented with connective tissue increase and alveolar lumen enlargement in the prostate gland, and with connective tissue thickening, muscle tissue increase and secretory capacity decrease in the seminal vesicle (p < .05). Moreover, in Group 2, the Gl. Bulbourethral (Cowper's gland) presented with a decreased size and dilatations in the mucous structures. In a result, based on the findings obtained in this study, it is suggested that high levels of dietary corn gluten adversely affect live weight, sperm quality, and the testes and accessory glands.

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Rabbit sexual behavior, semen and sperm characteristics when supplemented with sprouted wheat

Cited by 11 publications

References 34 publications

Germinated Wheat as a Potential Natural Source of Antioxidants to Improve Sperm Quality: A Canary Trial

Germinated Wheat as a Potential Natural Source of Antioxidants to Improve Sperm Quality: A Canary Trial

Goji Berry in the Diet of the Rabbit Buck: Effects on Semen Quality, Oxidative Status and Histological Features of the Reproductive Tract

The effects of different dietary protein sources on live weight, sperm quality and the histology of the testes and accessory glands in male rats

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