Possibility of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit juice as Semen Extender Supplemented and its effect on the Quality of Large White Boar (Sus scrofa domesticus) Spermatozoa

This study evaluated the potential of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) juice extract as a natural semen extender for improving the quality of Large White Boar (Sus scrofa domesticus) spermatozoa. The study aims to determine the proximate composition of tomato Juice extract and assess the potential effect of tomato juice as a semen extender supplement on the pH, color, motility, viability, and morphology of Large White Boar spermatozoa. The Complete Randomized Design (CRD) and post hoc comparison analysis are used for statistical design. Additionally, nonparametric analysis determines the level of significance among the means at 5% level. The treatments in the different levels incorporating tomato juice extract were compared to control and commercial extenders, assessing parameters such as pH, motility, mass activity, viability, color, and morphology. Results indicated that tomato juice significantly improved motility, mass activity, and sperm viability, with Treatment 3 (10% tomato juice) showing the most consistent benefits. However, other parameters, such as color and temperature, were unaffected, while pH stability was better maintained in treatments with tomato juice than in the control. These findings highlight the potential of tomato juice as a cost-effective, antioxidant-rich alternative to synthetic extenders, providing a natural option for enhancing semen preservation and fertility outcomes.