Association of antioxidant defense system with semen attributes vis a vis fertility in exotic and indigenous chicken breeds

Abstract The present study was designed to ascertain the association of antioxidant defense system with semen attributes and fertility in RIR (Rhode Island Red), PR (Punjab Red), RIR x local cross, Aseel and Kadaknath breeds. Based on sperm attributes, roosters of each breed were divided into two group i.e. G-I (exhibiting >50% sperm attributes) and G-II (exhibiting