Table-2.
Species wise variation of bacterial load in semen.
| Species | Number of bulls | Number of ejaculate tested | CFU/ml (mean±SEM) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh semen | Frozen semen | |||
| Cattle | 56 | 224 | 2.36×104±1943a | 1.00×103±90a |
| Buffalo | 10 | 40 | 1.95×104±2882a | 7.75×102±160a |
Note: Values having similar superscript in a column differ non-significantly (p>0.05), SEM=Standard error of mean, CFU=Colony forming unit