Semen quality characteristics and testosterone levels of rabbit bucks fed Costus afer leaf | Zendy

PK Ajuogu | Zendy; U. Herbert | Zendy; C. Ibeh P. | Zendy; B. Nodu M. | Zendy; H. Ukpabio U. | Zendy; G. Onyegbule C. | Zendy; O. Akintola A. | Zendy

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Semen quality characteristics and testosterone levels of rabbit bucks fed Costus afer leaf

Author(s) -

PK Ajuogu,

U. Herbert,

C. Ibeh P.,

B. Nodu M.,

H. Ukpabio U.,

G. Onyegbule C.,

O. Akintola A.

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

african journal of biotechnology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 1684-5315

DOI - 10.5897/ajb2016.15833

Subject(s) - testosterone (patch) , semen , crossbreed , sperm , andrology , sperm motility , chemistry , male fertility , semen quality , zoology , biology , endocrinology , fertility , medicine , population , environmental health

Previous studies have shown Costus afer to possess ethno-medical and ethno-veterinary properties, however, the link between C. afer and reproductive activities are not clear. The aim of this research was to assess the impact of C. afer leaf on semen quality characteristics and testosterone levels of adult buck rabbits. Eighteen adult crossbred New Zealand and Chinchilla breeds were divided into three treatments (A, B and C) (n=6) in a completely randomized design (CRD) for 12 weeks. The results showed significant (P 0.05) on parameters like appearance (normal), semen volume, and viscosity between the groups. Serum testosterone increased significantly (P < 0.05) in treated groups (C: 21.0 ng/mL; B: 11.6 ng/mL) than control (A: 11.0 ng/mL), respectively. These results indicate that C. afer has a negative fertility impact on buck rabbits. Key words: Costus afer, semen, testosterone, rabbit, buck.

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