Leverage of Moringa oleifera on Blood Profile and Sperm Quality in Duroc Boars
Leverage of Moringa oleifera on Blood Profile and Sperm Quality in Duroc Boars
Wisit Ketpanyapong1, Kulisara Marupanthorn2*
ABSTRACT
Semen quality and quantity are essential for successful boar herd management. Oxidative stress, nutritional imbalances, and inflammation can impair boar fertility and semen quality. We investigated the impact of Moringa oleifera leaf extract (MOLE) supplementation on blood parameters, serum antioxidant status, and sperm quality in 24 Duroc boars at 1.0-1.5 years. The boars were randomly divided into four groups of three replicates each and their feed was supplemented with MOLE at concentrations of 0, 10, 50, and 250 mg/kg body weight (BW). Supplementing Duroc boras with MOLE increased leukocyte, erythrocyte, and hemoglobin levels, and significantly influenced serum antioxidant concentrations. The 50 mg/kg showed the highest serum antioxidant capacity, followed by 10 mg/kg. The boars in the MOLE-supplemented group exhibited a significant (P=0.004) reduction in the percentage of total sperm abnormalities. MOLE in the diet can notably enhance blood parameters in breeding boars and improve antioxidant status and sperm quality.
Keywords | Antioxidant status, Blood indices, Boars, Moringa oleifera leaf extract, Sperm quality
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November 2023
Vol. 11, Iss. 11, pp. 1757-1910
