Seasonal influence on sperm parameters, scrotal measurements, and serum testosterone in Ouled Djellal breed rams in Algeria
| Autor: | L. Belkacem, Nouzha Heleili, B. Safsaf, S. Belkadi, M. Tlidjane, Y. Oucheriah |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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040301 veterinary sciences
Veterinary medicine Biology SF1-1100 0403 veterinary science Animal science SF600-1100 medicine Scrotal circumference Testosterone Serum testosterone Testosterone - serum General Veterinary Spermatozoon 0402 animal and dairy science weight 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences scrotal circumference 040201 dairy & animal science Sperm Breed Animal culture medicine.anatomical_structure spermatozoon testosterone Spermatogenesis season semi-arid area Research Article |
| Zdroj: | Veterinary World Veterinary World, Vol 10, Iss 12, Pp 1486-1492 (2017) |
| ISSN: | 2231-0916 0972-8988 |
| Popis: | Aim: This study was conducted to determine the effect of seasonal variations on testosterone serum concentration, body weight, scrotal circumference, and some sperm parameters in rams living in a semi-arid region of eastern part of Algeria. Materials and Methods: Blood samples were taken monthly from eight Ouled Djellal rams, aged between 3 and 4 years, in the Technical Institute of Breeding "ITELV" located at Ain M'lila City. Sperm were collected by an electro-ejaculator once a month for 1 year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter: 3 times/season). Results: Mean values of volume, mass motility, live sperm, and scrotal circumference were higher during spring (p |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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