Correlation between Semen Quality, Libido, and Testosterone Concentration in Bali Bulls

Indonesia has two National Artificial Insemination Centers (AIC) and more than 15 Regional (RAIC) spread across several provinces. Bulls in the AIC must have a high libido produce good quality semen. This study examines correlation between with semen testosterone concentration to determine potential frozen production from Bali bulls South Sulawesi RAIC. Ten bull were used this study. Semen collection was carried out twice week evaluation following RAIC protocol. At same time, blood samples measurements each bull. The calculated by multiplying volume, motility, sperm concentration. results showed that of fresh concentrations did not differ low bulls. Libido positive volume (r= 0.52) motility 0.62), while negative -0.65), -0.60), -0.48). potential, ranging 19,755 – 21,640 straws per year. under normal conditions, for production, although only 60% cattle 40% libido.