Seminal characteristics of horse and donkey stallions

Not AvailableThe study was undertaken to establish the variation in seminal characteristics viz. macroscopic, microscopic and biochemical indices in the horse and donkey stallions if any. Semen was collected from 4 Marwari stallions and 6 French donkey stallions at regular intervals. Fresh semen was subjected to macro-and microscopic examinations, while seminal plasma was used for biochemical estimations. Gel volume, gel free semen volume, total semen volume and pH were not significantly different in both the species. Initial and progressive motility and spermatozoa concentration were observed significantly higher in donkeys than horses. GOT, LDH, total protein and triglycerides were significantly (P