Table 2.
Differences in semen anti-oxidant capacity among breeding boars of different reproductive ages1
| Items | 18M2 | 36M3 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDA, nmol/mL | 26.78 ± 0.65 | 30.09 ± 1.15 | 0.002 |
| SOD, U/mL | 423.80 ± 24.15 | 330.90 ± 40.68 | 0.008 |
| GPX, μmol/L | 13.55 ± 5.19 | 4.71 ± 0.49 | 0.042 |
Results were presented as mean ± standard deviation.
1Values were assessed from 5 mL ejaculates.
2Semen samples were collected from boars with 18-mo-old.
3Semen samples were collected from boars with 36-mo-old.