| Table 3. Total motility (TM) and vitality (VG) of post-thawed ovine spermatozoa at concentrations; 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0mM of β-caryophyllene (BC) submitted to the thermo-resistance test. | |||||
| Parameters | Time (minutes) | Control | BC 1.0mM | BC 2.0mM | BC 3.0mM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM (%) | 0 | 34±1.6 | 41.0±2.8 | 40.0±2.6 | 35.0±2.2 |
| VG (1-5) | 0 | 3.0±0 | 3±0.1 | 3.1±0.1 | 2.9±0.1 |
| TM (%) | 60 | 35±1.7 | 39±2.8 | 36.0±2.2 | 35.0±1.7 |
| VG (1-5) | 60 | 3.0±0 | 3.2±0.1 | 3.2±0.1 | 3.0±0 |
| TM (%) | 120 | 26.0±2.2 | 31±2.3 | 32.0±2.5 | 26.0±2.7 |
| VG (1-5) | 120 | 2.9±0.1 | 2.9±0.1 | 2.8±0.2 | 2.8±0.1 |
| TM (%) | 180 | 26±2.2 | 31.0±2.3 | 32.0±2.5 | 26±2.7 |
| VG (1-5) | 180 | 2.5±0.2 | 2.8±0.2 | 2.8±0.1 | 2.5±0.2 |
Note: Results expressed as mean and standard error of mean, n = 10.