Genotype-diet effect on comparative semen parameters of chickens fed graded levels of Moringa oleifera seed meal

Ademola A. A., . and Toye A. A., . and Chimezie V. O., . and Ajayi O. A., . and Akintunde A.O., . Genotype-diet effect on comparative semen parameters of chickens fed graded levels of Moringa oleifera seed meal. pp. 41-55. ISSN 2550-2123

Moringa oleifera seed meal is a novel feed ingredient that has attracted the attention of many researchers as it affects the utilization since it thrives well in almost all ecological zones. However it is ascertained that there is variation within and across different genotypes of chickens. The study aimed to determine the genotype-diet effect on semen and spermiogramic parameters of chickens fed graded Moringa oleifera seed meal (MOSM). The study evaluated the comparative influence of dietary MOSM on semen and spermiogramic characteristics of Yoruba Ecotype Nigerian Local Chickens (YENLC) and Isa Brown chickens. Data obtained were subjected to correlation and forward-stepwise regression using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software Version 22. The findings of the study showed that the inclusion of MOSM in the diets of the birds of both genotypes affected the spermiogramic and semen parameters of the cocks. There was a significant high positive correlation (p0.05) between body weight and spermatozoa reserves in the testes of YENLC. The positive relationship between body weight and spermatozoa reserves in the epididymis significantly increased (p0.05) up to 10 inclusion of MOSM but significantly reduced at 15 inclusion. The relationship between body weight and sperm motility was negative but became positive and significantly low (P0.05) up to 15 inclusion of MOSM. Bodyweight can be significantly predicted (p0.05) from spermiogramic parameters (R82.40) and spermatozoa reserves in the testes can be significantly predicted (p0.05) from bodyweight for YENLC but predictions of both body weight and spermiogramic parameters could not be done for Isa Brown cocks since the R values were significantly low (p0.05) hence with very low reliability. However there were associations between body weight and spermiogramic parameters and Body weights predicted sperm characteristics. These components could however be used in the selection for sperm characteristics in YENLC and Isa Brown Cocks.

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Abstract

Moringa oleifera seed meal is a novel feed ingredient that has attracted the attention of many researchers as it affects the utilization since it thrives well in almost all ecological zones. However it is ascertained that there is variation within and across different genotypes of chickens. The study aimed to determine the genotype-diet effect on semen and spermiogramic parameters of chickens fed graded Moringa oleifera seed meal (MOSM). The study evaluated the comparative influence of dietary MOSM on semen and spermiogramic characteristics of Yoruba Ecotype Nigerian Local Chickens (YENLC) and Isa Brown chickens. Data obtained were subjected to correlation and forward-stepwise regression using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software Version 22. The findings of the study showed that the inclusion of MOSM in the diets of the birds of both genotypes affected the spermiogramic and semen parameters of the cocks. There was a significant high positive correlation (p0.05) between body weight and spermatozoa reserves in the testes of YENLC. The positive relationship between body weight and spermatozoa reserves in the epididymis significantly increased (p0.05) up to 10 inclusion of MOSM but significantly reduced at 15 inclusion. The relationship between body weight and sperm motility was negative but became positive and significantly low (P0.05) up to 15 inclusion of MOSM. Bodyweight can be significantly predicted (p0.05) from spermiogramic parameters (R82.40) and spermatozoa reserves in the testes can be significantly predicted (p0.05) from bodyweight for YENLC but predictions of both body weight and spermiogramic parameters could not be done for Isa Brown cocks since the R values were significantly low (p0.05) hence with very low reliability. However there were associations between body weight and spermiogramic parameters and Body weights predicted sperm characteristics. These components could however be used in the selection for sperm characteristics in YENLC and Isa Brown Cocks.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Moringa oleifera
AGROVOC Term:	Animal feeding
AGROVOC Term:	Animal feeding stuffs
AGROVOC Term:	Chickens
AGROVOC Term:	Genotypes
AGROVOC Term:	Diet treatment
AGROVOC Term:	Semen
AGROVOC Term:	Spermatozoa
AGROVOC Term:	Body weight
AGROVOC Term:	Genetic parameters
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/10078

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