The Role of Vitamin C in Improving Sperm Quality and Reducing the Effects of Heat Stress in Poultry Farming

Mahdi Mokhtari¹

1) M.Sc. in Animal Science, Animal and Poultry Physiology, Arak University, Iran

IOI Code : AZAA-AZDGFF
Publication : 1ST International Congress of Nature-based Ecological Restoration (Emphasizing the Conservation of Bactrian Camels)(neruma.ir)
Abstract :
    This article examines the effect of vitamin C on rooster sperm quality and heat stress in chicken and rooster, as well as egg shell hardening. Vitamin C, as a powerful antioxidant, plays an important role in animal health. In this study, different groups of roosters and chickens were randomly selected and divided into two control and experimental groups. The experimental groups received vitamin C in their diet, while the control groups did not. The results showed that sperm quality improved in the experimental groups and the negative effects of heat stress on sperm quality and eggshell stiffness were reduced. These findings suggest that vitamin C can be used as a prophylactic strategy to improve sperm quality and reduce the negative effects of heat stress in the poultry industry.

Keywords : heat stress sperm quality eggshell stiffness vitamin c