| Autor: |
Ayo-Ajasa, Olapeju Yemisi, Abiona, John, Egbeyale, Lawrence, Fafiolu, Adeboye, Binuomote, Nurudeen, Gafarh, Busari |
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Polish Journal of Natural Sciences; 2022, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p5-22, 18p |
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Thirty-six rabbits consisting of two groups of 18 bucks and 18 does were allotted into three treatment groups (T1, T2 and T3: 0 ml, 10 ml and 20 ml of aqueous Ficus asperifolia leaves extract, respectively) on a weight equalization bases in a completely randomized design. Data collected on the semen characteristics and reproductive performance were subjected to One Way analysis of variance; significant means were separated using Duncan-Multiple Range Test while data collected on reproductive hormones were subjected to descriptive statistical representation. Results revealed that Ficus asperifolia leaves extract significantly (p < 0.05) influenced the testosterone and double head sperms which significantly (p > 0.05) reduced with increase in level of administration of aqueous Ficus asperifolia leaves extract. Rabbit does administered 10 ml and 20 ml aqueous Ficus asperifolia leaves extracts recorded similar and higher (83.33%) breeding efficiency; fertility index was significantly (p < 0.05) highest in rabbit does administered 20 ml (5.17) and lowest in control group (3.17). This study therefore concluded that Ficus asperifolia leaves extract improved reproductive performance in the does as does administered Ficus asperifolia leaves extract significantly (p < 0.05) exhibited higher breeding efficiency and fertility index. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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