Effects of dietary addition of toasted soybean seed meal on libido, semen quality and testis histology of rabbit bucks
Journal Title: Scientific Journal of Medical Science - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The study was aimed to evaluate the effect of toasted soybean seed meal on sexual libido, semen quality and testis histology of rabbit bucks. The experimental rabbits were divided into two treatment groups (BT1 and BT2) of 12 bucks each. Bucks in BT1 group were fed control diet while those in BT1 group were fed control diet + 10% toasted soybean seed meal. The rabbit bucks were trained for semen collection into an artificial vagina using matured cyclic rabbit does. Semen was collected twice a week for four consecutive weeks. Results obtained revealed that sperm motility and sperm concentration were significantly (p<0.05) enhanced by toasted soybean seed meal. The result also revealed that testis weight and sexual libido was higher in BT2 group than those in BT1 group. The photomicrograph of the BT2 bucks revealed an increase in the number of active spermatogenic cells at different stages of development when compared with those bucks in BT1 group. In conclusion, dietary addition of toasted soybean seed meal to mature rabbit diet improved semen quality and histoarchitecture of the testis.
Authors and Affiliations
I. P. Ogbuewu*| Department of Animal Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, P.M.B.1526, Owerri, Nigeria, C. Enumaibe| Department of Animal Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, P.M.B.1526, Owerri, Nigeria, O. E. Kadurumba| Department of Animal Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, P.M.B.1526, Owerri, Nigeria, C. T. Iwuji| Department of Animal Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, P.M.B.1526, Owerri, Nigeria, U. E. Ogundu| Department of Animal Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, P.M.B.1526, Owerri, Nigeria, I. F. Etuk| Department of Animal Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, P.M.B.1526, Owerri, Nigeria, M. N. Opara| Department of Animal Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, P.M.B.1526, Owerri, Nigeria, I. C. Okoli| Department of Animal Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, P.M.B.1526, Owerri, Nigeria, M. U. Iloeje| Department of Animal Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, P.M.B.1526, Owerri, Nigeria
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP1217
- DOI -
- Views 842
- Downloads 34
Giant cell tumour of clavicle
We report a case of Osteoclastoma in Clavicle bone in a young adult. Osteoclastoma usually occurs in juxta-articular ends of the long bones of skeletally mature individuals. Its occurance at lateral end of clavicle, a fl...
Prevalence of asthma in the subjects attending multi specialty centre OPD, Ballimaran, Delhi
The burden of Asthma in developing countries such as India isof sufficient magnitude to warrant its recognition as a priority in governmenthealth strategies. Particular resources need to be provided to improve the careof...
Nephrosterinic acid inhibits the growth of murine malignant pleural sarcoma cells in vitro
We test the effects of Nephrosterinic acid, secondary metabolite of the lichen Solenospora liparina, on the growth of murine malignant pleural sarcoma cells in vitro. We find that Nephrosterinic acid is a potent inhibito...
Treatment of obesity: medical managements
Obesity is a very complex illness. It is one of the most prevalent diseases in the western world, its importance lies in the comorbidities that surround it, as well as the predisposition to cardiovascular events and othe...
Evaluation of nutritional status of HIV infected females during menstrual cycle in Nnewi, Anambra state, Nigeria
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: The present study was designed to evaluate the nutritional status of HIV infected females during menstrual cycle in Nnewi, Anambra State Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A total of 87 p...