Research Article

Effect of adding Kasumba Turate (Carthamus tinctorius L.) Extract in Tris-Egg Yolk Diluent on Sperm Quality in Bali Bulls

Andi Nirmala1, Abdul Latief Toleng2, Muhammad Yusuf2*, Herdis Herdis3, Athhar Manabi Diansyah2,3, Muhammad Fajar Amrullah2, Rahmat Rahmat2,5, Rajamuddinn Rajamuddin1, Andi Muhammad Alfian1, Hasrin Hasrin4

1Post-Graduated Student, Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km. 10 Tamalanrea Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, 90245; 2Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km. 10 Tamalanrea Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, 90245; 3Research Center Of Animal Husbandry, National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor, West Java, Indonesia,16915; 4Faculty of Vocation, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km. 10 Tamalanrea Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, 90245; 5Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Lambung Mangkurat University, Jl. Jenderal Ahmad Yani Km. 36 Banjarbaru, Indonesia, 70714.

Received | September 03, 2024; Accepted | January 24, 2025; Published | February 22, 2025

*Correspondence | Muhammad Yusuf, Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan Km. 10 Tamalanrea Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia; Email: [email protected]

Citation | Nirmala A, Toleng AL, Yusuf M, Herdis H, Diansyah AM, Amrullah MF, Rahmat R, Rajamuddin R, Alfian AM, Hasrin H (2025). Effect of adding kasumba turate (Carthamus tinctorius L.) extract in tris-egg yolk diluent on sperm quality in bali bulls. J. Anim. Health Prod. 13(1): 154-159.

DOI | https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.jahp/2025/13.1.154.159

ISSN (Online) | 2308-2801

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INTRODUCTION

Artificial insemination has become an essential method for improving the quality and productivity of cattle, including the Bali bull, a local breed with great potential in the livestock industry (Signer-Hasler et al., 2023). The quality of spermatozoa is a crucial factor in the success of artificial insemination (Reda et al., 2020) making effective semen management during storage essential. A key aspect of this process is the use of semen diluents, which help maintain sperm quality during storage.

Tris-Egg yolk diluent is one of the most frequently used diluents in artificial insemination because it provides necessary nutrients to spermatozoa and maintains their optimal condition (Suhardi et al., 2020). However, despite the effectiveness of Tris-Egg yolk, spermatozoa can still experience oxidative stress during storage, decreasing quality. Oxidative stress was caused by free radicals that can damage cell membranes, proteins, and DNA of spermatozoa, thus affecting their viability and motility (Wróblewski et al., 2024). To overcome the problem of oxidative damage, the addition of antioxidant compounds in semen diluents was a promising alternative.

Kasumba Turate (Carthamus tinctorius L.), also known as safflower, is rich in bioactive compounds and exhibits strong antioxidant activity. In South Sulawesi, it is commonly referred to as ralle. The plant contains various chemical compounds, including flavonoids, glycosides, sterols, polyphenols, and serotonin derivatives (Fristiohady et al., 2023). These properties make Kasumba Turate flowers a valuable source of natural antioxidants, which can be used in antioxidant formulations (Meng et al., 2018). The antioxidant activity of the Kasumba Turate flower extract is classified as “strong” and helps mitigate the effects of oxidative stress.

This study aims to examine the effect of adding Kasumba Turate extract to Tris-Egg yolk (T-EY) diluent on the quality of Bali bull spermatozoa. The addition of Kasumba Turate extract is expected to enhance protection against oxidative damage and improve sperm quality during storage. The primary focus of the study is to evaluate the impact of Kasumba Turate extract on sperm viability, motility, membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Animals and Experimental Design

This study was conducted between May until July 2024 at the Samata Integrated Farming System (SIFS) Samata, Somba Opu District, Gowa Regency and Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Makassar. This study used an experimental method. They were designed by comparing four treatments effectiveness (T0= non-Kasumba Turate, T1= 0.5% Kasumba Turate extract, T2= 1% Kasumba Turate extract, T3= 1.5% Kasumba Turate extract) and five replications (semen collection). The Animal Ethics Committee of Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia, approved all procedures in the present study.

Semen Collection

Semen collection was carried out for twice a week using an artificial vagina. The artificial vagina is filled with warm water at a temperature of about 55oC (Lukusa and Kabuba, 2020). Before collection, lubricant (Vaseline) was applied to the lips of the artificial vagina, and a semen collection scale tube was installed at the lower end. Bulls were first cleaned using running water to remove dirt and contamination. The master bull is next to the heifer. When the bull mounts the heifer, the erect penis was directed into the artificial vagina. After the semen was obtained, the volume was recorded and further processed was the semen processing laboratory (Diansyah et al., 2022a).

Evaluation of Semen

Macroscopic evaluation: The macroscopic evaluation included volume, colour, odor, consistency, and pH. Volume was evaluated by looking at the scale on the reservoir tube. Colour was evaluated by visually observing the colour from milky white to cream. Consistency was evaluated by tilting the collection tube, straightening it again, and judging by the speed at which the semen returned to the bottom of the tube. The assessment was based on three categories, namely the watery category (semen quickly returns to the bottom of the tube), medium (semen slowly returns to the bottom of the tube and leaves some on the tube wall), and thick (semen very slowly returns to the bottom of the tube and leaves some on the tube wall). pH was evaluated using pH indicator paper in 6.0 – 8.0 (Diansyah et al., 2022b).

Microscopic evaluation:

• Concentration:Sperm concentration was evaluated using a photometer SDM 6 (Minitube, Germany). Insert a cuvette filled with 3 ml of physiological NaCl solution into the device with the triangular marker line on the cuvette facing sideways. In contrast, the line faces forward and then pressing zero. The cuvette is removed and then replaced with a cuvette containing NaCl solution to which 30 μl of fresh semen was added, and then press the result button. The concentration of spermatozoa will be obtained in numbers per ml.
• Motility: Sperm motility was calculated by dropping one drop of semen (0.05 ml) on a glass slide and covering it with a glass cover. It was then analyzed using CASA Sperm (Vision Version TM 3.7.5 Minitube program, Germany) (Surahman et al., 2021).
• Viability: Sperm viability was calculated by dripping one drop of semen and eosin solution and then mixing evenly. After drying, it is observed using a 10 x 40 times magnification microscope. Dead spermatozoa will absorb colour, while live spermatozoa remain white (Diansyah et al., 2020).
• Membrane Integrity:Membrane integrity was tested using the Hypoosmotic Swelling (HOS) test method. 10 µl of semen was mixed in 1 ml of HOS solution, done by dropping a mixture of HOS solution with semen that had been incubated on a glass object, covered with a cover glass and evaluated using a microscope at 400x magnification. Sperm with a coiled tail indicates the plasma membrane integrity, while spermatozoa with a straight tail indicate the plasma membrane is damaged (Diansyah et al., 2023b).
• Acrosome Integrity: Acrosome integrity evaluation was carried out on the integrity of the spermatozoa acrosome, indicated by the tip of the spermatozoa head, which is thick black when the semen is exposed to a physiological NaCl solution containing 1% formasalina . The evaluation was carried out on a minimum of 200 spermatozoa using a light microscope with a magnification of 400 times (Fadilla et al., 2023).

Dilution: Kasumba Turate was extracted using the maceration method, weighed and then soaked in 900 ml of ethyl acetate solution (Hamsidi et al., 2018). The sample was macerated for 3 x 24 hours and stirred periodically (Qolbi and Yuliani, 2018). The macerate was then filtered with filter paper (filtrate I), and the dregs were re-macerated with 450 mL of ethyl acetate solution for one day and filtered again (filtrate II). Filtrate I and Filtrate II were collected and evaporated using rotary evaporation at 50 rpm and a temperature of 40oC to separate the extract and the solvent (Kulikova et al., 2023).

The semen was diluted with T-EY diluent + Kasumba Turate extract. Furthermore, the Kasumba Turate extract was substituted into the treatment; T-EY + non-Kasumba Turate extract (T0), 0.5% Kasumba Turate + T-EY (T1) 1% Kasumba Turate + T-EY (T2) and 1.5% Kasumba Turate extract + T-EY (T3), then the sample was centrifuged for 30 minutes at 3000 rpm. Each diluent was added with penicillin and streptomycin antibiotics at 1000 IU/mL and 1 mg/mL, respectively (Nanda et al., 2024). Post-dilution, motility, viability, membrane integrity and acrosome integrity examinations were carried out.

Cryopreservation: Semen cryopreservation was carried out following the procedure of Diansyah et al. (2023a). Filling and sealing were performed, and the specimen was equilibrated at 3-5° C for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator. Then, pre-freezing was carried out by placing the straw ±10 cm above the surface of liquid nitrogen for 10- 5 minutes. The straw was then inserted into the goblet and dipped into liquid nitrogen at -196°C, and stored in a storage container.

Thawing: The straw was taken from the liquid nitrogen container and thawed in a water bath for 12 seconds at 37℃. The straw was cleaned and cut near the cotton-plugged end. One drop of semen was dripped onto a glass slide, and post-thawing motility, viability, membrane integrity and acrosome integrity were assessed under a microscope (Rahmat et al., 2024).

Statistical Analysis

The data obtained in this study were tabulated in Microsoft Excel. The Repeated-Measures ANOVA test was used to compare each treatment. The Analyze was used SPSS version 25.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Quality Characteristics of Fresh Semen

The sperm quality of Bali bull fresh semen in this study is summarized in Table 1. Macroscopically, the volume (2.79 ml) falls within the excellent category. Additionally, the pH (6.35), color (creamy white), odor (typical), and consistency (medium) are all considered excellent. Microscopically, motility (88.05%) is classified as good and meets the standards for proceeding to the semen processing stage. Similarly, concentration (1,314±0.399), viability (90.63%), membrane integrity (87.97%), and acrosome integrity (86.97%) are all categorized as excellent.

 

Table 1: The characteristics of Bali bulls fresh semen.

Parameter	Mean ± SD	95% Confidence Interval
Macroscopic
Volume (ml)	2.79±0.75	1.84-3.71
pH	6.35±0.84	6.27-6.48
Colour	Creamy White
Odor	Typical
Consistency	Medium
Microscopic
Concentration (×109/ml)	1.314±0.399	0.95-1.94
Motility (%)	88.05±1.38	0.86-0.90
Viability	90.63±2.96	0.88-0.95
Membrane Integrity (%)	87.97±1.93	0.86-0.90
Acrosome Integrity (%)	86.97±3.11	0.84-0.92

 

Post Freezing Quality Paramters of Semen

Motility: The motility of Bali bull sperm at the fresh stage and after adding Tris-Egg yolk diluent enriched with different concentrations of Kasumba Turate extract at the post-dilution and post-freezing stages is shown in Figure 1.

 

Statistical analysis showed that motility in T0 did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) from T1 (88.05%, 78.81%, and 46.14% vs. 88.05%, 79.66%, and 47.17%) at the fresh, post-dilution, and post-freezing stages, respectively. Similarly, T2 did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) from T3 (88.05%, 80.47%, and 48.92% vs. 88.05%, 81.73%, and 50.30%) at the fresh, post-dilution, and post-freezing stages, respectively. However, T0 and T1 were significantly (p < 0.05) lower than T2 and T3.

Viability: The viability of Bali bull sperm at the fresh stage and after adding Tris-Egg yolk diluent enriched with different concentrations of Kasumba Turate extract at the post-dilution and post-freezing stages was analyzed and presented in Figure 2.

 

Statistical analysis showed that viability in T0 did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) from T1 (90.63%, 81.37%, and 49.82% vs. 90.63%, 83.28%, and 50.79%) at the fresh, post-dilution, and post-freezing stages, respectively. Similarly, T0 did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) from T2 and T3 (90.63%, 81.37%, and 49.82% vs. 90.63%, 83.92%, and 52.99% vs. 90.63%, 84.82%, and 54.45%) at the fresh, post-dilution, and post-freezing stages, respectively.

Membrane integrity: The membrane integrity of Bali bull sperm at the fresh stage and after adding Tris-Egg yolk diluent enriched with different concentrations of Kasumba Turate extract at the post-dilution and post-freezing stages was analyzed and exhibited in Figure 3.

 

Statistical analysis showed that membrane integrity in T0 did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) from T1 (87.97%, 77.77%, and 47.65%), T2 (87.97%, 78.13%, and 49.06%), and T3 (87.97%, 79.66%, and 50.52%) at the fresh, post-dilution, and post-freezing stages, respectively. Similarly, T2 did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) from T3 (87.97%, 79.66%, and 50.52% vs. 87.97%, 81.01%, and 51.96%) at the fresh, post-dilution, and post-freezing stages, respectively. However, T0 and T1 differed significantly (p < 0.05) from T3, with values of (87.97%, 77.77%, and 47.65%) vs. (87.97%, 78.13%, and 49.06%) vs. (87.97%, 81.01%, and 51.96%) at the fresh, post-dilution, and post-freezing stages, respectively.

Acrosome integrity: The acrosome integrity Bali bull sperm at the fresh stage and after adding Tris-Egg yolk diluent enriched with different concentrations of Kasumba Turate extract at the post-dilution and post-freezing stages was analyzed and exhibited in Figure 4.

Statistical analysis showed that acrosome integrity sperms in the T0 did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) from T1 (86.97%, 78.10%, and 47.25% vs. 86.97%, 78.94%, and 48.89%) at the fresh, post-dilution, and post-freezing stages, respectively. Likewise, T2 did not differ significantly (p > 0.05) from T3 (86.97%, 80.77%, and 51.95% vs. 86.97%, 81.54%, and 52.70%) at the fresh, post-dilution, and post-freezing stages, respectively. However, T0 and T1 were significantly (p < 0.05) lower than in T2 and T3.

The results showed that adding Kasumba Turate extract at concentrations of 1% and 1.5% effectively improved the quality of spermatozoa in Tris-Egg yolk diluent. The observed improvements in motility, viability, membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity indicate that Kasumba Turate extract can effectively maintain spermatozoa quality of Bali bull.

 

The motility was the leading indicator that reflects the ability of spermatozoa to move and reach the egg. This study showed a significant increase in motility at 1% and 1.5% concentration of Kasumba Turate extract compared to the control and treatment with 0.5% concentration (Figure 1). This increase in motility can be explained by the antioxidant content in Kasumba Turate extracts, such as flavonoids and carotenoids, which effectively protect spermatozoa from oxidative damage during storage (Tahar et al., 2023; Silvestre et al., 2021). These antioxidants help reduce free radical damage, maintaining spermatozoa energy and activity and improving motility (Qamar et al., 2023).

The viability of spermatozoa indicates the percentage of live spermatozoa in the sample and was an important parameter to ensure the number of viable spermatozoa for fertilization remains optimal. This study showed a significant increase in viability in the group with a higher concentration of Kasumba Turate extract (Figure 2). This increase may be due to the bioactive content in Kasumba Turate extract that helps maintain the osmotic balance and integrity of the spermatozoa cell membrane, preventing damage and cell death during storage (Hitit et al., 2020). With higher viability, the chances of successful artificial insemination increase, directly related to increased fertilization (Sulistyo and Anggraeni, 2023).

The membrane integrity was an essential indicator of the ability of spermatozoa to survive under external environmental conditions. A significant improvement in membrane integrity was observed in the group treated with Kasumba Turate extract, especially at a concentration of 1.5% (Figure 3). This improvement was due to the antioxidant-containing composition of Kasumba Turate extract, which maintains the quality of spermatozoa and provides the energy source required to maintain membrane integrity (Ducha et al., 2023). This allows the spermatozoa to remain functional during more extended storage periods.

The integrity acrosome, an essential structure in the spermatozoa head that plays a role in egg penetration (Hasan et al., 2021), was also examined in this study. Results showed that acrosome integrity in spermatozoa treated with Kasumba Turate extracts at 1% and 1.5% concentrations (Figure 4) was better than the control. Intact acrosomes are required to release enzymes that allow spermatozoa to penetrate the egg’s protective layer, contributing to successful fertilization (Kowalczyk et al., 2020).

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

In conclusion, adding Kasumba Turate extract to Tris-Egg yolk diluent can maintain the quality of spermatozoa during storage, particularly at concentrations of 1% and 1.5%.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The first authors was supported by the Research Assistance for Research and Innovation Talents (BARISTA) scholarship, National Research and Innovation Agency. Our thanks to all members of the Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Semen Processing Unit, Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University.

NOVELTY STATEMENTS

This study explores the use of Kasumba Turate (Carthamus tinctorius L.) extract in Tris-Egg yolk diluent to improve the quality of Bali bull spermatozoa during cryopreservation. By evaluating different concentrations, this study identifies optimal doses that enhance sperm motility, viability, membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity.

AUTHOR’S CONTRIBUTIONS

All authors equally contributed and approved the manuscript.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declared that there is no conflict of interests.

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