| Variables | Morphological defects (%) | ||
| Overall defect (LSM ± SE) | Major defect (LSM ± SE) | Minor defect (LSM ± SE) | |
| Overall mean | 27.4 ± 0.85 | 5.6 ± 0.23 | 21.8 ± 0.79 |
| Batch | ns | * | ns |
| B1 | 28.4 ± 1.75 | 6.1 ± 0.36 a | 22.3 ± 1.74 |
| B2 | 26.4 ± 1.48 | 4.7 ± 0.49 b | 21.7 ± 1.39 |
| B3 | 27.5 ± 1.36 | 5.9 ± 0.30 c | 21.6 ± 1.18 |
| Breed | ns | ns | ns |
| 75% HF | 28.3 ± 1.30 | 5.6 ± 0.27 | 22.7 ± 1.25 |
| 100% HF | 26.5 ± 1.13 | 5.6 ± 0.39 | 21.0 ± 0.98 |
| Mean normal spermatozoa | 72.6 |
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