Studies on evaluation of breeding soundness and augmenting the fertility of low grade ejaculates in ongole bulls Bos indicus

Abstract

The present investigation Studies on Evaluation of Breeding Soundness and Augmenting the Fertility of Low Grade Ejaculates in Ongole Bulls (Bos indicus) was undertaken to study the biometry of testes, accessory sex glands and evaluate fresh, post dilution and post thaw semen of various grades and compare their fertility rates. newlineIn the present study, the overall mean body condition score and scrotal circumference were 6.63 ± 0.18 and 34.63 ± 0.21 cm. All the testicular measurements by vernier showed significant positive correlations with ultrasonographic measurements of the testes, accessory sex glands, ejaculate volume and live sperm percent (Plt0.05). Seminal vesicle dimensions revealed significant positive correlation with ejaculate volume (Plt0.01) and live sperm percent (Plt0.05). Ampulla showed a significant positive correlation with dimensions of prostrate body. newline newline