Effects of graded levels of Adansonia digitata leaves on semen quality in Red Sokoto bucks

This study was designed to determine the effects of graded levels Adansonia digitata leaves on semen quality in Red Sokoto bucks (RSB). Twenty RSB were randomly assigned into four groups comprising 5 each. Groups A, B, C, and D given 0%, 10%, 20%, 30% A. leave powder, respectively, for 14 weeks. Semen collected every 2 weeks evaluated volume, sperm cell motility, pH, percentage abnormalities, livability, concentration, colour, consistency. There no significant (p > 0.05) differences livability between fed those control group throughout study. Sperm motility significantly < reduced B at week 14, but overall mean not different among groups. a increase abnormalities C 2, difference till end The concentration decreased compared 4. However, there A 6. colour varied from milky creamy, while consistency ranged viscous semi-viscous both bucks. showed that have deteriorative quality.