Table 2: Interaction effects of breed and frequencies of
ejaculation (BxF) on semen quality traits
Breed x Frequency of Ejaculation
(1BW)
Semen Traits Exotic Local LOS
Semen volume (ml) 0.45+0.05 0.37+0.01 NS
Progressive motility (%) 75.88+1.08b 84.00+1.24a **
Sperm concentration
`(x109/ml) 13.00+0.85a 4.50+0.78b **
Live spermatozoa (%) 82.75+1.51b 97.00+038a **
Normal spermatozoa (%) 94.25+0.37b 96.13+0.23a **
Total sperm in ejac. (x109) 6.50+1.04a 1.67+0.30b **
Breed x Frequency of Ejaculation
(1W)
Semen Traits Exotic Local LOS
Semen volume (ml) 0.38+0.03a 0.28+0.02b *
Progressive motility (%) 24.06+6.28 23.75+6.17 NS
Sperm concentration
(x109/ml) 3.94+2.44 3.94+2.44 NS
Live spermatozoa (%) 46.75+12.07 47.00+12.14 NS
Normal spermatozoa (%) 41.00+10.59 41.00+10.59 NS
Total sperm in ejac. (x109) 0.72+0.20a 0.42+0.13b *
Breed x Frequency of Ejaculation