EVALUATION OF SEMEN QUALITY IN RABBIT OF LOCAL ALGERIAN POPULATION AND SYNTHETIC LINE IN THE SUMMER SEASON: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

D. Tarzaali Laboratory of Biotechnologies related to Animal Reproduction, Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University of Blida-1, Route de Soumâa, BP 270, 09000, Blida
Z. Boumahdi Merad Laboratory of Biotechnologies related to Animal Reproduction, Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University of Blida-1, Route de Soumâa, BP 270, 09000, Blida
A. Abdelli Faculty of Science of Nature and Life, Akli Mohand Oulhadj University of Bouira, 10000, Bouira
I. Nabi Department of Nature and Life Sciences, Dr Yahia Farès University, 26000, Médéa
M. Bachir Pacha Laboratory of Biotechnologies related to Animal Reproduction, Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University of Blida-1, Route de Soumâa, BP 270, 09000, Blida
I. Meskouri Laboratory of Biotechnologies related to Animal Reproduction, Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University of Blida-1, Route de Soumâa, BP 270, 09000, Blida
R. Kaidi Laboratory of Biotechnologies related to Animal Reproduction, Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University of Blida-1, Route de Soumâa, BP 270, 09000, Blida

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15835/agrisp.v115i3-4.14011

Keywords: Rabbit, semen, temperature, CASA

Abstract

The aim of our study was to compare the libido and semen characteristics in 24 rabbits of local and synthetic line during summer season. Results showed that both breeds had similar (p ˃0.05) libido (13.92 vs 16.85 s). Gel free volume (0.88 vs. 0.87 mL), pH (7.51 vs. 7.65), and live sperm (56.21 vs. 55.88%) were similar. Local population had higher semen concentration (398.50 x10⁶/mL vs. 328.90 x10⁶/mL) and percentage of abnormal spermatozoa (36.54 vs 30.28%). Massal and individual motility (p=0.006 and p=0.008) were significantly increased in local population. Kinetic traits for Local population were significantly greater (P<0.05), except for VCL, ALH and BCF. We conclude that, rabbit bucks of local population had a good ability of adaptation to produce in a hot climate.

Published

2021-01-09

Issue

Vol. 115 No. 3-4 (2020): AGRICULTURA

Section

Research articles

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