ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The authors are greatly indebted to the National
Research Center for sponsoring this work through the
project entitled: "Conservation of the genetic resources
of local male breeds using natural additives for
semen extenders", also thanks are due to the team
assistants in the project for their help. Also thanks to
Dr. Gharieb A. El-Morsy and all staff of Artificial
Insemination Center, Abbasiah and Dr. Abd El-Hamid
El-Sokary in the General Organization for Veterinary
Services, Ministry of agriculture, Egypt, for their kind
assistance during this study.