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Comparative Studies of Some Biochemical Characteristics of Seminal Plasma in Wild and Cultured Male Catfish (Clarias gariepinus), Burchell, 1822 Broodstock
Authors:
Olatunji Yusuf Yusuf,
University of Ilorin, PMB 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, NG
About Olatunji
Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Faculty of
Agriculture
Wasiu Adeyemi Jimoh ,
University of Ilorin, PMB 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, NG
About Wasiu
Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Faculty of
Agriculture
Lukman Oladimeji Raji,
University of Ilorin, PMB 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, NG
About Lukman
Department of Theriogenology and Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Faidat Azeez
University of Ilorin, PMB 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, NG
About Faidat
Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Faculty of
Agriculture
Abstract
Purpose: In aquaculture, the most important aspect to consider is ensuring the development of valuable offspring by using high-quality gametes from fish broodstock. This research aims to compare the biochemical constituents of seminal plasma in both wild and cultured Clarias gariepinus broodstock.
Research Method: Apparently healthy adult male Clarias gariepinus (n=9, 900±300g mean weight per fish type (wild or cultured), 49±8.5cm mean total length) were collected from fishermen on the Oshin River, Nigeria for the wild samples and from a reputable fish farm in Ilorin and examined for some seminal plasma’s biochemical parameters following standard procedures. T-test statistics were used to compare the differences between classes.
Findings: Higher values of most of the semen biochemical compositions were recorded among the cultured Clarias gariepinus with significant variations (p<0.05) recorded in the mean values of total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-Cholesterol), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDLCholesterol), uric acid, Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), total bilirubin, albumin, potassium, chloride and urea. Creatinine, glucose, sodium, and triglycerides, on the other hand, did not vary significantly (p>0.05) between cultured and wild Clarias gariepinus semen.
Originality/ Value: The current study’s findings on biochemical compositions could lead to more effective gamete management, higher yields, and improved semen suitability for short-term storage.
How to Cite:
Yusuf, O.Y., Jimoh, W.A., Raji, L.O. and Azeez, F., 2023. Comparative Studies of Some Biochemical Characteristics of Seminal Plasma in Wild and Cultured Male Catfish (Clarias gariepinus), Burchell, 1822 Broodstock. Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka, 18(1), pp.89–100. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v18i1.10100
Published on
01 Jan 2023.
Peer Reviewed
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