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Comparative studies of semen quality traits and sperm kinematic parameters in relation to fertility rate between 2 genetic groups of breed lines
- Source :
- Poultry Science, Vol 99, Iss 11, Pp 6139-6146 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2020.
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Abstract
- Semen quality is important for roosters' fertility. The correlations between semen quality traits and fertility has less been analyzed, impeding the selection of effective parameters for roosters selection. This research aimed to investigate the variation in semen quality traits in relation to fertilization capacity between 2 chicken breeds. A total of 156 Rhode Island Red (n = 78) and White Leghorn (n = 78) roosters of 53 wk were selected for semen quality estimation including semen volume, pH, sperm concentration, motility, viability, abnormal sperm percentage, and sperm kinematic parameters. Individual fertility was measured by artificial insemination using each 30 birds from 2 breeds. Significant variations were observed between breeds in semen volume, pH, sperm motility (MOT), viability, and abnormal sperm percentage (P
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00325791
- Volume :
- 99
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Poultry Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.677ae483115049d8990040a333d17c84
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2020.06.088