Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Research Article
Adv. Anim. Vet. Sci. 3 (7): 413 - 417
http://dx.doi.org/10.14737/journal.aavs/2015/3.7.413.417
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Al-Nuemi Saddam Hussein1, Al-Badry Kreem Iwaid1, Atteyh Adel Jabir1, Al-Sabeea Wafa Sami2, Ibrahim Faris Faisel3, Rajab Basima Abd3

1College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad; 2Ministry of Science and Technology, Iraq; 3Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Artificial Insemination Center, Baghdad, Iraq.

*Correspondence | Al-Badry Kreem Iwaid, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq; Email: kreem54@yahoo.com

Abstract
This study was undertaken to investigate the influence of magnetic water treatment on testis dimensions, scrotal circumference and levels of blood parameters for Holstein bulls born in Iraq. Sixteen Holstein bulls born in Iraq were selected on basis of age 17-19 months (8 bulls) and 29-32months (8 bulls). Bulls of both age groups were divided randomly into two groups equally (control and treated group with magnetic water). Results showed a significant rise (p<0.05) in testis dimensions and scrotal circumferences in treated group as compared with control bulls for age at 17-18 month. Furthermore, the results showed significant (p<0.05) differences in red blood cells (RBC), Packed cell volume (PCV) and Hemoglobin (Hb) of treated bulls for age 17-18 and 29-32 month compared with control. Also, significant (p<0.05) differences were found in white blood cells (WBC) for treated bulls age 29-32 month compare with control. It is concluded that magnetic water can be used for the development of artificial insemination program in Iraq which can effect reproductive efficiency of bulls.

Keywords | Magnetic water, Testis dimension, Blood parameter, Bull, Iraq