Semen evaluation in local rams of Jaipur area, India

Abstract

A study was carried out on semen evaluation in local rams at Jaipur area. Fifty two (52 No.) mature rams of 2.8-4.4 years old and 32-40 Kg live body weight were used in this study. Semen collection was performed by using artificial vagina. Semen samples were evaluated immediately after collection. Semen volume and color, mass and individual sperms motility, live and abnormal sperms as well as sperms concentration were estimated in this study were; Volume (ml) 1.88±0.8, Mass motility (%) 85.05± 3.4, Individual motility (%) 87.10± 4.1, Live sperm (%) 92.80±3.2, Sperm concentration (× 109) 3.70 ±1.2, Abnormal sperm (%)11.00±0.8.