Effects of vitamin B12 supplementation on the quality of Ovine spermatozoa

Journal Title: Open Veterinary Journal - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 2

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of various levels of vitamin B12 in Tris extender on semen quality of Dallagh rams following the cooling and freeze/thawing process. Semen was collected from six healthy and mature rams with an average body weight of 60.0 ± 5.0 Kg using an electro ejaculator. High quality samples were mixed and diluted in Tris extender supplemented with different concentrations of vitamin B12 (0, 1, 2 and 3 mg/ml). The semen aliquots were cooled and preserved at 5°C and their qualities were evaluated during pre-freezing and then the cooled semen samples were packaged into 0.25 ml straws. Straws were frozen in the vapor of liquid nitrogen, and were then stored at -196ºC. Straws were thawed seven days later and the characteristics of spermatozoa were examined. Results of this study showed that the effect of vitamin B12 on characteristics such as viability, motility, progressive motility and normality of spermatozoa were significant in pre and post freezing conditions (P<0.05). In conclusion, for long term storage of semen of Dallagh rams, we recommend using 2 mg/ml of vitamin B12 in semen extender.

Authors and Affiliations

M. A. Hamedani| Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran, A. M. Tahmasbi| Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran, Y. J. Ahangari| Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Gorgan, Gorgan, Iran

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M. A. Hamedani, A. M. Tahmasbi, Y. J. Ahangari (2013). Effects of vitamin B12 supplementation on the quality of Ovine spermatozoa. Open Veterinary Journal, 3(2), 140-144. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-9296