Sakr, A., Ibrahim, A., El Awady, H. (2020). Ginger Extract as a Promoter of Sub-Fertility in Buffalo Bulls. Journal of Animal and Poultry Production, 11(7), 255-259. doi: 10.21608/jappmu.2020.108817
A. M. Sakr; A. F. Ibrahim; H. G. El Awady. "Ginger Extract as a Promoter of Sub-Fertility in Buffalo Bulls". Journal of Animal and Poultry Production, 11, 7, 2020, 255-259. doi: 10.21608/jappmu.2020.108817
Sakr, A., Ibrahim, A., El Awady, H. (2020). 'Ginger Extract as a Promoter of Sub-Fertility in Buffalo Bulls', Journal of Animal and Poultry Production, 11(7), pp. 255-259. doi: 10.21608/jappmu.2020.108817
Sakr, A., Ibrahim, A., El Awady, H. Ginger Extract as a Promoter of Sub-Fertility in Buffalo Bulls. Journal of Animal and Poultry Production, 2020; 11(7): 255-259. doi: 10.21608/jappmu.2020.108817
Ginger Extract as a Promoter of Sub-Fertility in Buffalo Bulls
1Animal Production Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
2Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt.
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of ginger extract (GIN) on reproductive performance of buffalo bulls. Sub-fertile buffalo bulls (n=8) with body weight ranging from 400-450 kg and 22-25 mo of age were divided into two groups (n=4 in each). The 1st group was fed on the basal diet without treatment, but the basal diet was spread with 10 ml distilled water and served as a control. Bulls in the 2nd group were fed the basal diet spread with liquid GIN extract (200 mg GIN dissolved in 100 ml/kg diet) for 4 mo (2 mo as a preliminary period and 2 mo as a collection semen period. Semen was collected twice/week for 8 weeks. Blood samples were taken at the end of experiment. Results showed that GIN improved ejaculate volume, motility types, vitality, membrane integrity, concentration and total sperm output, while decreased (P<0.001) reaction time, and acrosomal damage. Also, GIN increased (P<0.001) testosterone by 103.7%, RBCs, PCV, and hemoglobin, while decreased WBCs count (P<0.01). Plasma concentration of total proteins, albumin, globulin significantly increased, while urea and creatinine decreased (P<0.001). Enzyme activity of AST and ALT significantly decreased in GIN group. Oral dose of 200 mg ginger in 100 ml distilled water/kg diet improved sexual activity and semen quality of buffalo bulls with low reproductive efficiency.
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