Table-1.
Physical characteristics of bull semen.
| Breed | Number of bulls | Number of ejaculates tested | Color | Volume (ml) | Sperm concentration (millions/ml) | Progressive motility (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahiwal | 13 | 52 | Milky creamy and creamy | 4.5±0.29 | 1252±71 | 73±2.1 |
| Gir | 8 | 32 | Milky creamy, creamy, and slightly yellowish | 5.3±0.25 | 1268±85 | 71±2.1 |
| Red Sindhi | 9 | 36 | Milky creamy and creamy | 5.4±0.34 | 1359±134 | 73±1.3 |
| Tharparkar | 8 | 32 | Milky creamy to creamy | 4.7±0.31 | 1449±115 | 74±0.9 |
| Jersey | 7 | 28 | milky creamy to creamy and watery in few cases | 4.9±0.23 | 1066±73 | 75±2.3 |
| HF cross | 7 | 28 | Milky creamy to creamy and watery in few cases | 7.6±0.33 | 1008±92 | 74±1 |
| Murrah | 10 | 40 | Milky creamy to creamy | 3.7±0.27 | 1051±63 | 79±1.7 |
HF=Holstein Friesian