Supplementing Basal Diet with Sesbania Grandiflora Tablet (SGtab) and its Effect on Semen Quality of Kacang Buck
Supplementing Basal Diet with Sesbania Grandiflora Tablet (SGtab) and its Effect on Semen Quality of Kacang Buck
Lalu Ahmad Zaenuri*, Rodiah Rodiah, Adji Santoso Dradjat, Oscar Yanuarianto, I Wayan Lanus Sumadiasa , Lukman Hy
ABSTRACT
The study was designed to determine the effect of Sesbania Grandiflora tablet (SGtab) supplementation in a basal diet on the semen quality of the Kacang Buck. This study was conducted on 10 mature bucks with good libido and an average age and body weight of 2.7±0.35 years and 28.4±2.4 kg, respectively. All experimental bucks received a daily diet of native grass equal to 10% of body weight from day 1 to day 20. From days 21 to 35, they received a diet the same as days 1 to 20, in addition to SGtab. Semen was collected using an artificial vagina for 6 consecutive ejaculates at an interval of 120 h from each experimental buck. Fresh semen was evaluated for volume, pH, spermatozoa concentration/ml and concentration/ejaculates, plasma membrane integrity, viability, progressive motility, and morphology, including normal and abnormal spermatozoa. The statistical significance of the results was evaluated by pre- and post-test analyses using T-test with repeated measuring. Data were expressed as Means ± SD and SEM. Results revealed that semen volume, spermatozoa concentration/ejaculate, plasma membrane integrity, viability and progressive motility, and normal spermatozoa were significantly higher in the bucks during SGtab supplementation compared to those before supplementation. It can be concluded that SGtab supplementation in the basal diet has a positive impact on the semen quality of Kacang Bucks. Further studies are recommended to evaluate the effects of different quantities of SGtab on semen quality.
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