Table 1.
Reproductive outcome of pre-conception treatment with C. dalzielii on the rats.
| Outcome/Dose (mg/kg) | 125 | 250 | 500 | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No of (dams) pups | (5)31 | (5)27 | (5)39 | (5)37 |
| No of pups per litter | 6.2 ± 1.3 | 5.4 ± 2.51 | 7.8 ± 2.15 | 7.4 ± 0.55 |
| Pups body weight (g) | 5.9 ± 0.04 | 6.8 ± 0.15∗ | 6.2 ± 0.29 | 5.9 ± 0.01 |
| Mated females | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Sperm positive females | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Pregnant females | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Mating index (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Pregnant Index (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 |
| Delivery Index (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Birth live Index (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Values presented as Mean ± SD for no of pups; Mean ± S.E. M for weight of pups.
∗p < 0.05 compared to control.