Biometric testicular and hormonal serum profiles of Arabian stallion during breeding season in Algeria

Joint Authors

Houssou, Hind
Bouzebda-Afri, Farida
Bouzebda, Zoubir

Source

Annals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor

Publisher

Banha University Faculty of Agriculture

Publication Date

2021-12-31

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Agriculture

Topics

• Follicle-stimulating hormone
• Luteinizing hormone
• Body weight

English Abstract

Several studies have shown relationship of biometric testicular, hormonal profiles and fertility.

Objective of present research were to predict the fertility of stallion by biometric testicular and hormonal analysis.

Measurement of the testis of adults Arabian stallions (n=36) from National Haras Chaouchoua of Tiaret, Algeria.

The length (TL), the width (TW), the height (TH), and the scrotal width of the testicles (TSW) during three consecutive seasons (April: 2014-2016).

From these measurements, the total testicular volume (TTV), the daily sperm output (DSO) and the daily sperm product (DSP) were calculated.

The serum testosterone concentration, the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and the luteinizing hormone (LH) were also evaluated by IMMUNOTECH® during April 2016.

The scrotal width (TSW: 11.06 ± 1.55) cm, was very highly correlated to the age and the body weight of the stallions as well as with all the testicular parameters (p < 0.01).

The scrotal width (TSW) was correlated positively to testosterone, (r=0, 14).

The examination of the testicular size is an important criteria to estimate for selection the stallions with highest fertility potential.

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-1273521

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