Semen Quality, Lipid Peroxidation of the Seminal Plasma, And Serum Testosterone Profile of Zaraibi Goat Bucks Administrated Chitosan with Normal or High-Fat Diets
Journal: Egyptian Journal of Sheep and Goat Sciences
Year: 2023

This study aimed to determine the effect of dietary inclusion of chitosan (CTZ) on semen variables, sperm apoptosis and DNA fragmentation, and seminal plasma antioxidant status of Zaraibi goat bucks fed high-fat diet.Total of 15 mature bucks (39.42±0.48 kg LBW and 18-30 mo old) were divided into 3 groups (n= 5); the control (CG) and two of the groups received the control diet in addition to2.5 g CTZ/kg concentrate (CTZ) or 2.5 g CTZ+30 g dry fat diet/kg concentrate(CTZ+FAT), respectively for 8 w