Exploration of semen quality analyzed by casa-mot systems of brahman bulls infected with BLV and BHV-1.

ABSTRACT: Enzootic bovine leukosis virus (BLV) and bovine herpesvirus 1 (BHV-1) are very important infectious agents for the livestock industry worldwide. The present study aimed to explore the association between natural exposure to BLV and BHV-1 with sperm quality analyzed by Computer-Assisted Semen Analysis (CASA) systems. Ten sexually mature Brahman bulls, with sanitary status BLV⁺/BHV-1⁺ (n = 2), BLV^-/BHV-1⁺ (n = 6) and BLV^-/BHV-1^- (n = 2) were evaluated twice, 30 days apart. Results showed that sanitary status of each bull was not associated with semen quality. It was found that the quality of the semen from the second collection was better due to the interruption of sexual rest. The evidence thus revealed that a bull infected w

SUBMITTER: Pichardo-Matamoros D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10618460 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature