Study the effect of adding Cuminum cyminum seeds in the diet on semen characteristics and hormones level in serum of local bucks

Abstract

     This study was conducted on sixteen local Iraqi bucks aged 3 to 4 in College of Veterinary Medicine/ University of Baghdad from January to May, 2016. They were divided randomly into two equal groups; 1^st group (G1) was treated by oral administration of 15 gm/daily cumin seeds for 3 weeks, while the 2^nd group (G2) represented control group. The 1^st group showed a significant (P≤0.05) increased in semen volume (2.08±0.36 ml), furthermore number of sperm was increased significantly also according to assessment of semen color (4.23±0.26). Mass and individual motility showed significant higher level in the 1^st group (86.00±1.97, 87.00±1.62%, respectively), than in the control group. Significant increased in cortisol and testosterone level recorded in the 1^st group as compared with the 2^nd group. In conclusion, cumin seeds enhanced improvement of semen bucks quality.