Preliminary ditudy on water buffaloes (bubalus bubalis)‎ in marshes of Iraq : (defining some values of reproductive hormones)‎

الملخص EN

The present study aimed to determine some of reproductive values of water buffaloes in marshes of Iraq which may be used as a primary values for assaying the reproduction and production of water buffaloes.

The study performed on immature male and female water buffaloes.

LH, FSH and Prolactin hormones were determined.

The results showed effect of sex and age on FSH and Prolactin levels.

The sex was effective in LH level, while the age was no effective on LH level of male water buffaloes, whereas it was effective in LH level of females.

Results were discussed from physiological aspect as compared to previous scientific studies, especially these values, as to Iraqi buffaloes, are regarded new preliminary values.