Effect of Extender and Cooling Rate on the Quality of Frozen Thawed Semen of Bali Bull (Bos Sondaicus)

The purpose of this study was to observe the effect of extender and cooling rate on the quality of frozen thawed semen of Bali bull (Bos sondaicus). The experiment was conducted at Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Andalas University. A completely randomized design of factorial 2 x 3, 2 different extenders and 3 cooling rates with 3 bulls as the replicate. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The first factors was extender such as tris citrate egg yolk (TCEY) and tris citrate soy milk (TCSM). The second factors was the cooling rate such as: 15ºC/min, 10ºC/min and 5ºC/min. Variables were: motility, viability, abnormality, and membrane integrity. The results of treatment of TCEY extender on the average of motility 42.67±5.17%, viability of 53.78±3.79%, abnormality of 18.89±1.07%, and membrane integrity of 35.44±3.01%. The effect of cooling rate of 10°C /min has the highest semen motility of 44.35±5.28%, viability of 57.17±1.18%, abnormality of 17.84 ± 0.23 % and membrane integrity of 36.83±2.12%. The interaction between extender and cooling rate was founded significant different (P0.05) on semen abnormality. It can be concluded that tris-citrate egg yolk (TCEY) extender with cooling rate of 10ºC / min were the best semen motility, viability, and membrane integrity of spermatozoa

The Effect of Lycopene Addition on the Semen Quality of Saanen Goats Stored at 5°C for 24 hours

In order to increase the livestock population, a good reproductive process was needed. Lycopene which belongs to carotenoid group has a dark yellow pigment. This study aimed to determine the effect of adding lycopene on the semen quality of Saanen goats. The research design used 4 treatments, P0 (egg yolk tris diluent) as control), P1 (egg yolk tris diluent + 2% lycopene), P2 (egg yolk tris diluent + 4% lycopene), and P3 (yolk tris diluent). egg + 6% lycopene). The quality of semen was observed after 24 hours of storage at 5℃. Macroscopic data were analyzed descreptively and the microscopic one was analyzed using a completely randomized design (CRD). The results showed that the addition of lycopene in egg yolk tris diluent had a significant (P<0.05) effect on the semen quality of Saanen goats. The results showed that the motility of spermatozoa in each treatment group (P0, P1, P2, and P3) was 60.1 ± 5.7%, 65.2 ± 4.3%, 62.4 ± 5.2%, and 60.6 ± 4.7%, respectively, viability were 65.3 ± 4.8, 73.5 ± 4.2, 70.4 ± 3.8, and 66.1 ± 5.1, respectively, abnormality were 17 ± 1.8%, 16 ± 1.8%, 18 ± 1.9%, and 16 ± 1.7%, respectively, and membrane integrity were 63 ± 3.3%, 70 ± 3.6 %, 67 ± 3.2%, and 62 ± 2.9%, respectively. Based on the results, it could be concluded that the lycopene addition improved the semen quality of Saanen goats compared to controls

The Effect of Age on the Quality of Semen Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo)

The purpose of this study was to observe the macroscopic and microscopic quality of Bronze turkey fresh semen on various ages. The observed toms were at the ages of 9 to 10 months (P1), 13 to 14 months (P2), and 17 to 18 months (P3), with each taken from 3 different toms. The collection was done by abdominal massage, and collected for 3 times a week in triplicate. This data was analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) in a completely randomized design, followed by Duncan's New Multiple Range Test (DMRT) if there was any difference. The results showed that the average volume of turkey fresh semen were P1 (0.16 ± 0.04 ml), P2 (0.13 ± 0.02 ml), and P3 (0.10 ± 0.02 ml). The average pH of fresh semen were P1 (7.19 ± 0.05), P2 (7.12 ± 0.10), and P3 (7.06 ± 0.06). The average motility percentage of fresh semen were P1 (78.11 ± 1.38%), P2 (82.55 ± 1.17%), and P3 (74.55 ± 4.16%). The average viability percentage of fresh semen were P1 (78.63 ± 1.55%), P2 (83.26 ± 1.54%), and P3 (79.20 ± 1.06%). The average abnormal percentage of spermatozoa were P1 (3.01 ± 0.04%), P2 (3.04 ± 0.88%), and P3 (3.21 ± 0.44%). In conclusion, the best fresh semen quality is found on toms aged from 13 to14 months (P2). Furthermore, at the age 17 to18 months and more, the semen quality was decreased.

ESTROGEN HORMONE PROFILE AND ESTRUS RESPONSE OF THIN TAILED EWES SYNCHRONIZED WITH CONTROLLED INTERNAL DRUG RELEASE

This research was conducted to identify the estrogen hormone profile and estrus response in the thin tailed ewes synchronized with controlled internal drug release (CIDR) implant. This research was carried out by employing 8 thin tailed ewes, CIDR, and estrogen kit. The ewes were distributed into: 3 ewes as control group and 5 ewes as treated group (with 12 days-CIDR implantation). Ewes were raised in the Sidomukti farm group, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta. The data obtained were estrogen hormone profile during estrus examined by using ELISA method and estrus response marked with the reddening and oedema of vulva, mucus vaginal discharge, behavioral changes, vaginal pH, and superficial cells population. The data were analyzed by applying independent sample T-test. The result did not show any significant difference (P0.05) in the normal range between the control and CIDR group in estrogen hormone profile, estrus response, and pH level, but showed significant differences with positive correlation (P0.05) in population of superficial cells. In conclusion, CIDR was an effective tool for estrus synchronization at the farmer group, and gave positive estrus response towards thin tailed ewes with estrogen hormone profile, pH level, and superficial cell percentage on the normal range

Morphometry of Male Reproductive Organ and Sperm Evaluation of Belgian Blue Crossbreed Cattle as a Candidate of Superior Bull

The purpose of this study was to observe the size of reproductive organ and to evaluate the sperm quality of Belgian Blue (BB) crossbreed cattle. This cattle are the crossbreeding result between a female Brahman Cross (BX) cattle inseminated with frozen semen from pure male BB cattle, by Artificial Insemination (IB) method, as a candidate of superior bull. The samples of this study were 2.5 years old (BB1), (BB2), and (BB3) crossbreed cattle. Its process involved general physical examination, genital organ inspection, sperm production, and quality assessment. The data obtained were analyzed through descriptive analysis. The results of this study were the three BB crossbred cattle showed the good appearance of normal reproductive organs with scrotum circumferences of each bull were 40.2 cm, 38.6 cm, and 39.8 cm respectively, and sperm quality of the good and the normal motility values of each bull were 82%, 81% and 80%, viability 84%, 83%, and 86%, and the sperm concentrations of each bull were 2.218 million/ml, 1.986 million/ml and 2.120 million/ml respectively. As a result, it could be concluded that those three BB crossbreed cattle are suitable for being used as a superior bull

REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCES OF SUMBA ONGOLE COWS INSEMINATED WITH FROZEN BELGIAN BLUE SEMEN

The purpose of this study was to observe the reproductive performances of Sumba Ongole (SO) cows inseminated with frozen Belgian Blue (BB) semen. This research was expected to be used as a reference in the cow’s maintenance, especially in the implementation of Artificial Insemination (AI), as well as for subsequent studies. Parameter of this study includes the signs of estrus symptoms, S/C ratio, CR, NRR, and pregnancy time. The results showed a large value of S/C for cow SO 2.60±1.81, great value for cattle CR SO was 40%, the value of NRR was 60%, and the pregnancy time SO was 273.80±4.08. It is concluded that reproductive performance of SO cows are good, using SO cows to cross with BB cow is possible to do.

CURATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH LIBRARIES

Libraries, museums and archives hold valuable collections in a variety of media, presenting a vast body of knowledge rooted in the history of human civilisation. These form the repository of the wisdom of great works by thinkers of past and the present. The holdings of these institutions are priceless heritage of the mankind as they preserve documents, ideas, and the oral and written records. To value the cultural heritage and to care for it as a treasure bequeathed to us by our ancestors is the major responsibility of libraries. The past records constitute a natural resource and are indispensable to the present generation as well as to the generations to come. Libraries preserve the documentary heritage resources for which they are primarily responsible. Any loss of such materials is simply irreplaceable. Therefore, preserving this intellectual, cultural heritage becomes not only the academic commitment but also the moral responsibility of the librarians/information scientists, who are in charge of these repositories. The high quality of the papers and the discussion represent the thinking and experience of experts in their particular fields. The contributed papers also relate to the methodology used in libraries in Asia to provide access to manuscripts and cultural heritage. The volume discusses best practices in Knowledge preservation and how to collaborate and preserve the culture. The book also deals with manuscript and archives issues in the digital era. The approach of this book is concise, comprehensively, covering all major aspects of preservation and conservation through libraries. The readership of the book is not just limited to library and information science professionals, but also for those involved in conservation, preservation, restoration or other related disciplines. The book will be useful for librarians, archivists and conservators. We thank the Sunan Kalijaga University, Special Libraries Association- Asian Chapter for their trust and their constant support, all the contributors for their submissions, the members of the Local and International Committee for their reviewing effort for making this publication possible

Thermistor PT100 Sebagai Sensor Suhu untuk Mengetahui Suhu di Atas Permukaan Nitrogen Cair dalam Kontainer Semen Beku

dengan penambahan suhunya. Perubahan resistansi ini akan diubah menjadi data Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) oleh modul MAX31865 yang kemudian ditampilkan ke dalam display LCD menggunakan - microcontroller ATMEGA328P. Kontainer nitrogen cair yang digunakan adalah ET7. Jarak permukaan nitrogen sampai mulut kontainer adalah 25 cm. Thermistor dipertahankan dalam posisi tertentu selama satu menit. Sesudah itu thermistor diturunkan 1 cm. sampai akhirnya tercelup ke dalam nitrogen cair. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa saat posisi thermistor tercelup suhu yang terbaca adalah -I 96.0°C saat posisi thermistor 5 cm dari permukaan nitrogen cair suhu -176,2°C, saat posisi thermistor IO cm dari permukaan nitrogen cair suhu -136.1°C. saat posisi thermistor 15 cm dari permukaan nitrogen cair suhu -26,9°C, saat posisi thermistor 20 cm dari permukaan nitrogen cair suhu +18.2°C, saat posisi thermistor di mulut kontainer Suhu 24.1. Suhu ruangan saat penelitian adalah 28.7°C. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa Thermistor PT100 sebagai sensor suhu cukup presisi untuk mengetahui suhu pada berbagai ketinggian dari permukaan nitrogen cair di dalam kontainer. Semakin tinggi dari permukaan nitrogen cair. suhu semakin meningkat dan peningkatan suhu tidak bersifat linier