Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Shivendra Kumar Bhalothia, Tapendra Kumar, JS Mehta, Dinesh Saharan, Nirmala Saini and Ashok Kumar

Abstract:
This study was carried out to evaluate the seminal characters of fresh Magra ram semen. Eight (n=8) mature Magra rams having body weight 37.5±2.13kg and good libido were randomly selected for quality semen assessment. Semen was collected using artificial vagina method twice in a week for 3 consecutive weeks. Total 48 fresh seminal ejaculates were collected and evaluated for physico-morphic and functional attributes. The mean percentages of semen volume (ml), concentration (million/ml), mass activity (0-5 scale), individual progressive motility (percent), sperm abnormality (%), sperm viability (%) and pH were evaluated and recorded 0.915±0.04, 3927.08±38.38, 4.23±0.10, 76.396±0.53, 3.125±0.09, 79.938±0.51, 6.913±0.03, respectively. This study indicated that most of the seminal parameters evaluated for semen quality were within range of good quality semen and can be used for preservation for artificial insemination purpose in the field condition for faster genetic improvement.