Background Biorotox® is an invented green biologic rodenticide. The present study was designed to determine whether this toxin could cause infertility in male rats. MaterialsAndMethods Sixteen Sprague-Dawley adult male rats were randomly divided into control and treatment groups. Treatment group was received diets containing Biorotox ® for 35 days. Control group was given standard rat food. Wei...

Caffeine is a well-known sperm motility stimulator, however, its effects on cooling-stored ram semen are unknown. The aim of the study was to examine the effect of caffeine on selected motility and viability indices of cooling-stored ram spermatozoa. Sperm ejaculates from 4 rams were diluted (1:3) in a Triladyl extender. Samples were stored for 96 h at 4-5 °C in two sets. In the first set used ...

This study assessed the effects of common extenders and diluents on the spermatozoa of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), with the intent of obtaining a semen preservation protocol that can serve as a means of making fingerlings available to fish farmers all year round. Semen samples (milt) were pooled from mature broodstock males and pre-extension qualities were evaluated. Egg yolk, tomato ...

Ruzu bitters black for men (RBBM) is a polyherbal product widely used amongst in Nigeria to enhance libido, rejuvenate male organs and manage erectile dysfunctions, prostate anomalies, weak erection, premature ejaculation. This study was carried out investigate the toxicological effect from use of herbal product. Acute toxicity test RBBM on rats two phases; 10 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg 1000 phase I 1600...

The effects of the aqueous extract of the leaves of Telfairia Occidentalis (fluted pumpkin) were studied on some haematological indices, sperm parameters and blood glucose in male albino rats. The experiment was divided into two parts. In the first part, twelve (12) male rats were divided into two groups of six (6) rats each. Group 1 rats served as control and were given 10 ml/kg of normal sali...

the discovery of the antifertility activity of gossypol led scientists and researchers to the development of compounds with antifertility activity that can be used as male contraceptives. these studies resulted in discovery of the antifertility activity of several classes of compounds which have been reported in the literature. this article deals with the synthesis of four new analogues of pyri...

Serial assessments of neurocognitive functioning in athletes with concussion are commonly used for return to play decisions. This study provides reliable change indices (RCIs) for computerized tests from 40 NCAA Division I collegiate athletes that suffered a sports-related concussion. The normative data that resulted from the RCIs and subsequent analyses of differences between improved and not ...