The effects of feeding graded levels of whole cottonseed on semen characteristics and testicular profiles of Red Sokoto Bucks

Itodo, Joy Iyojo; Ibrahim, Rekwot Peter; Rwuaan, Joseph Sankey; Aluwong, Tagang; Shiradiyi, Bugau John; Owoicho, Abah Kenneth; Azubuike, Ubah Simon; Agbi, Kuje Althea

doi:10.4025/actascianimsci.v43i1.50990

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“…This difference might be due to breed difference and climatic conditions of study locations. The values for semen concentration observed in this study is also different from 437.5 ± 65.24 x 10 6 /mL reported by Itodo et al (2020) in red Sokoto goats. This difference could be due to the period of semen collection, as season has been reported to affected semen quality (Elsheikh & Elhammali, 2015).…”

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Anti-oxidative influence of butylated hydroxytoluene on chilled semen of Red Sokoto bucks and consequential conception rates in does

Bello¹,

Rekwot²,

Ayo³

et al. 2022

Sokoto J. Vet. Sc.

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The anti-oxidative influence of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) in three extenders on chilled semen of red Sokoto bucks and conception rates in does was evaluated. Twenty matured red Sokoto bucks were selected for this study. Two ejaculates were collected from each buck per week for a period of 4 weeks. Semen was collected from bucks using a battery-operated electro-ejaculator for semen analyses. Volume, colour, gross motility, concentration and percentage live spermatozoa were examined. A total of 10 ejaculates were further collected weekly from 10 selected bucks from the previous twenty good semen quality for 8 weeks. Semen was extended in tris egg-yolk (TEY), citrate egg-yolk (CEY) and tris-coconut water (TCW) extenders in test tubes, containing BHT antioxidant to obtain 0 (control), 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 mM/mL BHT. Sperm characteristics were determined at 0, 24, 48 and 72 hours of storage. Twenty multiparous does divided into 3 groups (A, B and C), of 7, 7 and 6 does respectively. These does received 250 μg cloprostenol intramuscularly, twice, 11 days apart and insemination was conducted 48 hours after. Groups A, B and C were inseminated with semen stored for 72 hours containing 1.0 mM/mL of BHT extended in TEY, 1.0 mM/mL of BHT extended in CEY and 0.5 mM/mL of BHT extended in TCW respectively. Ultrasonography was used for pregnancy diagnoses 47 days after artificial insemination. From the findings of this study, it was concluded that semen of red Sokoto bucks stored in tris egg yolk + 1.0 mM/mL BHT and chilled for 72 hours had better semen quality and conception rates.

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“…This difference could be due to the period of semen collection, as season has been reported to affected semen quality (Elsheikh & Elhammali, 2015). The live sperm in this study is similar to what was reported by Itodo et al (2020) in red Sokoto goats with value of 81.00 ± 4.00%.…”

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Anti-oxidative influence of butylated hydroxytoluene on chilled semen of Red Sokoto bucks and consequential conception rates in does

Bello¹,

Rekwot²,

Ayo³

et al. 2022

Sokoto J. Vet. Sc.

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“…In spite of the recognized ruminant tolerability of gossypol laden diets, one could not have expected testicular lesions but Paim et al (2016) had earlier postulated that the possible reproductive toxicity that could ensue from the permeability of reproductive organs to free gossypol varies with species, age and metabolic rate of the exposed animals. The histo-architectural changes observed in this study is consistent with changes reported in bulls by Arshami and Ruttle (1988), in rams by Babashani et al (2014) and in bucks by Itodo et al (2021). The morpho-functional implication of the testicular lesions stated above is in the potential arrest of spermatogenetic sequence and possibility of interference with the production of male gametes and sexual steroid (testosterone) by interstitial Leydig cells.…”

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Semen Characteristics and Testiculo-Epididymal Histology of Red Sokoto Bucks Fed Whole Cottonseed and Cottonseed Cake

Iyeghe-Erakpotobor,

Omirinde,

Enaohwo

et al. 2023

NJAP

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This study evaluated the effect of cotton products (whole cottonseed and cottonseed cake) on semen characteristics and testiculo-epididymal histology of Red Sokoto bucks. A total of twenty-four (24) healthy red Sokoto bucks were used and randomly allocated to six dietary treatments of four animals (n=4) per group in a completely randomized design. The treatments contained 10, 20 and 30% inclusion levels of either Whole cottonseed (WCS) or Cottonseed cake (CSC) in the diets fed to the bucks over a period of 98 days. Semen obtained via electroejaculator was analyzed; semen parameters assessed include pH, volume, concentration, motility, live-dead ratio and sperm morphological abnormalities. Testes and epididymides were excised and processed routinely for histological evaluation. Spermatozoa motility, concentration and live to dead ratio decreased significantly with increasing WCS compared to the increasing trend observed in bucks fed CSC diets. Testicular histopathological lesions of moderate to severe seminiferous tubular depletion, reduced germ cell layers, emptied luminal contents and disrupted interstitial tissue in the bucks fed 20 and 30% of WCS compared to their others fed CSC diets. Also, epididymal parenchyma were remarkably distorted in bucks fed 30% WCS relative to CSC groups. In conclusion, this study has demonstrated that the higher inclusion levels of cotton products up to 30% had deleterious effect on semen characteristics and testiculo-epididymal histomorphology. Hence, farmers are encouraged to be cautious in the inclusion of cotton products in the buck’s feed. Cette étude a évalué l’effet des produits de coton (graines de coton entières et tourteaux de coton) sur les caractéristiques du sperme et l’histologie testiculo-épididymaire des boucs Red Sokoto. Un total de vingt-quatre (24) mâles Red Sokoto en bonne santé ont été utilisés et répartis au hasard dans six traitements alimentaires de quatre animaux (n = 4) par groupe dans une conception entièrement randomisée. Les traitements contenaient des niveaux d’inclusion de 10, 20 et 30 % de graines de coton entières (GCE) ou de tourteaux de graines de coton (TGC) dans les régimes alimentaires des boucs sur une période de 98 jours. Le sperme obtenu par électroéjaculateur a été analysé ; les paramètres du sperme évalués comprennent le pH, le volume, la concentration, la motilité, le rapport morts-vivants et les anomalies morphologiques du sperme. Les testicules et les épididymes ont été excisés et traités en routine pour une évaluation histologique. La motilité, la concentration et le rapport vivants/morts des spermatozoïdes ont diminué de manière significative avec l’augmentation du GCE par rapport à la tendance à la hausse observée chez les boucs nourris avec des régimes TGC. Lésions histopathologiques testiculaires de déplétion tubulaire séminifère modérée à sévère, couches de cellules germinales réduites, contenu luminal vidé et tissu interstitiel perturbé chez les boucs nourris avec 20 et 30% de GCE par rapport à leurs autres nourris avec des régimes TGC. De plus, le parenchyme épididymaire était remarquablement déformé chez les boucs nourris avec 30 % de GCE par rapport aux groupes TGC. En conclusion, cette étude a démontré que les niveaux d’inclusion plus élevés des produits en coton jusqu’à 30% avaient un effet délétère sur les caractéristiques du sperme et l’histomorphologie testiculo-épididymaire. Par conséquent, les agriculteurs sont encouragés à être prudents dans l’inclusion de produits en coton dans l’alimentation du bouc.

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“…Similar results were reported in sheep and cattle (Kumar et al, 2017;Ghorbani et al, 2018). The result of this research is similar to that of a study where Red Sokoto bucks were fed with whole cottonseed (Itodo et al, 2021), in which the plant has high mineral content, such as potassium (Namratha and Sahithi 2015). Potassium is an essential mineral to maintain semen volume (Tvrdá et al, 2013).…”

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Supplementing Basal Diet with Sesbania Grandiflora Tablet (SGtab) and its Effect on Semen Quality of Kacang Buck

Zaenuri¹,

Rodiah²,

Dradjat³

et al. 2023

AAVS

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The study was designed to determine the effect of Sesbania Grandiflora tablet (SG tab ) supplementation in a basal diet on the semen quality of the Kacang Buck. This study was conducted on 10 mature bucks with good libido and an average age and body weight of 2.7±0.35 years and 28.4±2.4 kg, respectively. All experimental bucks received a daily diet of native grass equal to 10% of body weight from day 1 to day 20. From days 21 to 35, they received a diet the same as days 1 to 20, in addition to SG tab . Semen was collected using an artificial vagina for 6 consecutive ejaculates at an interval of 120 h from each experimental buck. Fresh semen was evaluated for volume, pH, spermatozoa concentration/ml and concentration/ejaculates, plasma membrane integrity, viability, progressive motility, and morphology, including normal and abnormal spermatozoa. The statistical significance of the results was evaluated by pre-and post-test analyses using T-test with repeated measuring. Data were expressed as Means ± SD and SEM. Results revealed that semen volume, spermatozoa concentration/ejaculate, plasma membrane integrity, viability and progressive motility, and normal spermatozoa were significantly higher in the bucks during SG tab supplementation compared to those before supplementation. It can be concluded that SG tab supplementation in the basal diet has a positive impact on the semen quality of Kacang Bucks. Further studies are recommended to evaluate the effects of different quantities of SG tab on semen quality.

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The effects of feeding graded levels of whole cottonseed on semen characteristics and testicular profiles of Red Sokoto Bucks

Cited by 5 publications

References 12 publications

Anti-oxidative influence of butylated hydroxytoluene on chilled semen of Red Sokoto bucks and consequential conception rates in does

Anti-oxidative influence of butylated hydroxytoluene on chilled semen of Red Sokoto bucks and consequential conception rates in does

Semen Characteristics and Testiculo-Epididymal Histology of Red Sokoto Bucks Fed Whole Cottonseed and Cottonseed Cake

Supplementing Basal Diet with Sesbania Grandiflora Tablet (SGtab) and its Effect on Semen Quality of Kacang Buck

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