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Heliyon2022; 8(10); e11128; doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11128

Relation of seminal plasma trace mineral in the Arabian stallion’s semen with the semen characteristics and subsequent fertility.

Abstract: Seminal plasma contains several microelements like Zn, Fe, Se, and Cu that affect sperm motility and male fertility. Biochemical evaluation of seminal plasma trace elements is important for assessing fertility and diagnosing male infertility. Unassigned: The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of seminal fluid trace elements on sperm parameters and fertility in Arabian horses. Unassigned: Ninety-four ejaculates from 25 Arabian stallions (4-27 years old) were used to investigate the effect of seminal fluid trace elements on semen parameters and fertility. Data divided according to season, stallion age, and fertility of stallions. The concentrations of Zn, Fe, Se, Cu, Cr and Mo were determined using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Percentage stallion fertility estimated by mares that conceived on their first cycle. Data were analyzed by ANOVA using SPSS statistical software program (2013), version 22.0. Unassigned: There was a significant effect of season on semen volume, pH, Fe, Se, Cu, Cr, and Mo. Stallion age had a significant effect on pH, sperm motility, concentration, total motile sperm count, sperm abnormalities, Zn, and Fe. Sperm motility was higher ( < 0.05) and sperm abnormalities were lower ( 70% fertility) than in group I (infertile) and group II (<50% fertility). Sperm abnormalities were low in group IV and high in groups I and II. Seminal plasma Zn and Cu levels were higher ( < 0.05) in groups III (50_70% fertility) and IV than in group I. Fe levels were lower ( < 0.05) in group IV than in groups I, II, and III. Seminal plasma Mo concentrations were higher ( < 0.05) in group III than in group I. Unassigned: High seminal plasma concentrations of Zn, Se, Cu, and Mo and low Fe concentrations are associated with improved stallions' semen parameters and fertility.
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Publication Date: 2022-10-17 PubMed ID: 36303913PubMed Central: PMC9593185DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11128Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research studies the correlation between certain trace minerals in the seminal fluid of Arabian stallions and their fertility levels. It indicates that higher levels of the elements Zinc, Selenium, Copper, and Molybdenum, along with lower Iron levels, may be associated with improved sperm parameters and enhanced stallion fertility.

Overview of the Study

  • The study investigated the impact of trace minerals in the seminal fluid on the semen parameters and fertility of Arabian horses.
  • It utilized 94 ejaculates from 25 different Arabian stallions, aged between 4 and 27 years.
  • The parameters for comparison were divided according to the season, the age of the stallion, and their fertility.
  • The concentrations of Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), Selenium (Se), Copper (Cu), Chromium (Cr), and Molybdenum (Mo) were determined using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer.
  • Stallion fertility was estimated based on the mares that got conceived during the first cycle after mating with the stallions.

Study Findings on Semen Parameters and Trace Minerals

  • The study concluded that the season has a significant effect on semen volume, pH, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Chromium, and Molybdenum.
  • Furthermore, the age of the stallion impacted the pH of the semen, sperm motility, concentration, total count of motile sperm, sperm abnormalities, Zinc, and Iron.
  • A particularly remarkable finding was that sperm motility was higher, and sperm abnormalities were significantly lower in stallions with over 70% fertility as compared to the ones with less than 50% fertility.
  • In addition, the level of Zinc and Copper in the seminal plasma was higher in stallions with fertility levels of 50 to 70% and above 70%, as compared to infertile ones.
  • Iron levels were lower in stallions with over 70% fertility as compared to the other groups.
  • On the other hand, Molybdenum concentrations were higher in the stallions with a fertility range of 50 to 70% compared to infertile ones.

Conclusion of the Study

  • The study concludes by linking the fertility of the stallions with the concentrations of specific trace minerals in the seminal plasma.
  • Improved semen parameters and higher fertility rates in Arabian stallions are found associated with high concentrations of Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Molybdenum, and low concentrations of Iron in the seminal plasma.

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Waheed MM, Meligy A, Alhaider AK, Ghoneim IM. (2022). Relation of seminal plasma trace mineral in the Arabian stallion’s semen with the semen characteristics and subsequent fertility. Heliyon, 8(10), e11128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11128

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Heliyon
ISSN: 2405-8440
NlmUniqueID: 101672560
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 8
Issue: 10
Pages: e11128
PII: e11128

Researcher Affiliations

Waheed, Magdi M
  • Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box: 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
  • Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Meligy, Ahmad
  • Central Diagnostic Lab., College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box: 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
  • Physiology Department, Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI), Agricultural Research Centre (ARC), Giza, Egypt.
Alhaider, Abdulrahman K
  • Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box: 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
Ghoneim, Ibrahiem M
  • Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box: 400, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
  • Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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