Vol. 10, Special Issue 5 (2021)

Author(s):
G Rajesh, S Sundaraprem, T Lakshmi Prasanth, M Sundaravinayaki, M Seevagan and K Loganathasamy

Abstract:
The assessment of semen quality is a prerequisite for selection of male for propagation of superior germ plasm. The present study was aimed to provide the data on basic characteristics of semen in Chippiparai dog. The semen samples were collected from healthy Chippiparai male dogs. The physical qualities like volume, colour and consistency were examined immediately after the collection and the three fractions of semen were maintained at 37 ᵒC until further analysis in the laboratory. The semen samples were analysed for motility, concentration, viability, morphology and membrane integrity of spermatozoa by the standard methods and techniques using the compound microscope. The study shows that the semen of Chippiparai dogs possess exemplary qualities with high percentage of progressively motile sperm, higher concentration of sperm, more percentage of live sperm with normal structure. The result of the study reports for the first time the preliminary data of seminogram in Chippiparai dogs. In conclusion, the best quality of Chippiparai dogs semen can be utilized to cater to the purpose of upholding this valuable indigenous breed of dog.