EFFECTS OF GRADED LEVELS OF Adansonia digitata (BAOBAB) LEAVES ON TESTICULAR MORPHOMETRY AND GONADAL SPERM RESERVE OF RED SOKOTO BUCKS

Authors

  • Kabir Ibrahim
    Deapartment of Agriculture and Natural Resources Katsina Local Government, Katsina State
  • Jashilagari Stephen
    University of Maiduguri, Borno State
  • Shehu Sidi
    Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  • Aminu Umar Mohammed
    Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  • Aliyu Jibril
    Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  • Abubakar Umar Abubakar
    Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
  • Ayodeji Adeyeye Adewale
    Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Keywords:

Adansonia digitata, Gonadal sperm reserve, Red Sokoto Bucks, Testicular morphometry

Abstract

This study was designed to evaluate the effects of graded levels of Adansonia digitata leaves on testicular morphometry and gonadal sperm reserve of Red Sokoto bucks (RSB). Twenty RSBS were randomly assigned to four groups (A, B, C and D) of five bucks. Group B, C, and D received graded levels of Adansonia digitata leaves powder in their diet for 14 weeks, while group A served as a control. Open castration was performed on eight (8) bucks (randomly selected, with two (2) from each group) at week fifteen (15). The RSB scrotal circumference, scrotal length, testicular volume, testicular width, and gonadal sperm reserves were evaluated. There was no significant difference (P > 0.05) in scrotal circumference, scrotal length, testicular volume, and testicular width in bucks fed with Adansonia digitata leaves and those in the control group throughout the study. A Significant (P < 0.05) difference in GSR between the groups was observed. This study, therefore, found a decrease in scrotal circumference, scrotal length, testicular volume, and testicular width, but with GSR improvement between their respective groups. It was concluded that feeding graded levels of Adansonia digitata leaves at 3, 6, and 9 g/h/day to RSB may compromise their scrotal circumference, scrotal length, testicular volume, and testicular width, but increase their gonadal sperm reserve, especially at 6g/h/day, which can improve their reproductive potential. Further studies on the effects of antioxidants from the Adansonia digitata leaves, such as vitamins A, C and E, on other testicular parameters are also recommended.

Author Biographies

Jashilagari Stephen

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

 

Shehu Sidi

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

 

Aminu Umar Mohammed

Professor in the Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

 

Aliyu Jibril

Professor in the Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

 

Abubakar Umar Abubakar

Professor in the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo

University, Sokoto, Nigeria

 

Ayodeji Adeyeye Adewale

Professor in the Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

 

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Published

31-05-2025

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EFFECTS OF GRADED LEVELS OF Adansonia digitata (BAOBAB) LEAVES ON TESTICULAR MORPHOMETRY AND GONADAL SPERM RESERVE OF RED SOKOTO BUCKS. (2025). FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, 9(5), 309-314. https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2025-0905-3460

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Vol. 9 No. 5 (2025): FUDMA Journal of Sciences - Vol. 9 No. 5

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EFFECTS OF GRADED LEVELS OF Adansonia digitata (BAOBAB) LEAVES ON TESTICULAR MORPHOMETRY AND GONADAL SPERM RESERVE OF RED SOKOTO BUCKS. (2025). FUDMA JOURNAL OF SCIENCES, 9(5), 309-314. https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2025-0905-3460