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10.8 Effect of Rhus coriaria L. in Rabbit Nutrition on Spermatozoa Motility
Massanyi Peter 1 , Abbas Kamaran 2 , Danko Jan 3 , Formicki Grzegorz 4 , Stawarz
Robert 4 , Rzepka Andrzej 4 , Dlugosz Zbigniew 4 , and Lukac Norbert 1
1 Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, Slovak Republic; 2 Salahaddin University, Erbil, Iraq;
3 University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Kosice, Slovak Republic; 4 Pedagogical
University, Krakow, Poland.
<strong>Abstract</strong>: Rhus coriaria L. is a deciduous shrub to small tree in the Anacardiaceous or Cashew
family, native to southern Europe. The dried fruit are used as a spice, particularly in combination
with other spices. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of sumac (Rhus coriaria L.)
addition to the diet on spermatozoa motility parameters of male rabbits. Adult rabbits (5 in each
group) were divided into 5 groups – control (C) and four experimental groups. Experimental
animals received sumac per os in feed in various doses: E1 – 0.50%, E2 – 0.75%, E3 – 1.0% and
E4 – 1.50% for 90 days. During the consumption of the sumac the spermatozoa motility was
analyzed using CASA system. At the end of the experiment the analysis of the total spermatozoa
motility detected a decrease of spermatozoa motility from 74.68% in control group to 61.48% in
group with the highest sumac concentration in feed mixture. Similar tendency of decrease was
detected also for progressive spermatozoa motility, where the decrease reached almost 20%.
Motility spermatozoa parameters closely correspond with path parameters of spermatozoa motility.
The highest distance average path was found in control group (19.55±8.04 μm) and the lowest in
group with addition of 1.0% sumac (15.89±9.63 μm). Distance curved path (line) was in control
group 41.11±15.43 μm and the decreased in the group E3 was the most significant – 31.07±18.68
μm. Similar tendency was detected also for distance straight line – a decrease from 13.79±5.60 to
11.91±7.50 μm. Also the other fine parameters of spermatozoa motility: velocity average path,
velocity curved line, velocity straight line, straightness, linearity, wobble, amplitude of lateral head
displacement and beat cross frequency were lower in groups with addition of sumac in feed
mixture. Generally, results of the study suggest negative effect of sumac on spermatozoa motility
parameters which might be in relation to decreased cholesterol concentration as reported before.
Supported by VEGA 1/0532/11.
Key words: Rabbit nutrition, Rhus coriaria, spermatozoa motility.
10.9 Phyto-Ethnveterinary Medicines of Northern Himalayas
Mushtaq Ahmad, Ghulam M. S., Mir Ajab K., Muhammad Z., and Shazia S.
Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad Pakistan
<strong>Abstract</strong>: The Mountains of Northern Himalayas are endowed with a diverse plant wealth. It is
the home of rare species of plants and animals. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted for
documentation of medicinal plants used to cure different veterinary ailments. In this region nomads
and other migratory herders utilize herbal medicines for the treatment of their livestock. Data was
collected based on questionnaires and interviews of herders, nomads and shepherds. A total of 62
plant species belonging to36 families were identified against veterinary aliments. Typically 7-10
types of diseases were reported in study area. The most frequent diseases are diarrhea, after birth
retention, prolapsed of uterus, constipation, fever, foot and mouth rot, colic, indigestion, blood in
urine, internal injury and fever etc. Further research trials are needed to confirm the efficacy of
these veterinary herbal drugs.
Key words: Ethnobotany, flora, northern himalaya, veterinary diseases.
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