Seasonal effect on the scrotal circumference, concentration of testosterone and some biochemical parameters in Nuaimie breed rams in Salah-din province
Other Title(s)
تأثير الموسم على محيط كيس الصفن و تركيز هرمون التستوستيرون و بعض المعايير الكيموحيوية للكباش النعيمية في محافظة صلاح الدين
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Source
al-Anbar Journal of Veterinary Sciences
Issue
Vol. 11, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2018-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The current study aimed to determine the effect of the seasons on the scrotal circumference, serum concentration of testosterone and some of the chemical parameters in Nuaimie breed rams in Salah-din province.
Thirteen Nuaimie rams were used in this study.
They were 3-4 years old and weighed 45-55 kg reared in a herd of sheep in Tikrit for the period from 15-8-2016 to 15-7-2017.
Results showed that the scrotal circumference increased significantly (P≤0.05) during autumn (30.58±0.54 cm) and reaches lowest value during summer (29±0.32 cm).
Highest concentration (P≤0.05) of testosterone was recorded in winter and autumn and lowest concentration in the spring and summer.
The chemical analysis of ram blood serum revealed that the season has an effect on the value of triglyceride, glucose and cholesterol and the significant increase were recorded in autumn and winter.
In conclusion, the reproduction in Nuaimi breed rams is characterized by distinct seasonal variations in scrotal circumference and blood testosterone concentration and that the highest measurements of these parameters are in autumn season.
The season has a clear effect on the levels of triglycerides, glucose and cholesterol in ram's blood serum, which may give a good indication of reproductive performance in rams
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ismail, Maytham Abd al-Ilah. 2018. Seasonal effect on the scrotal circumference, concentration of testosterone and some biochemical parameters in Nuaimie breed rams in Salah-din province. al-Anbar Journal of Veterinary Sciences،Vol. 11, no. 1, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ismail, Maytham Abd al-Ilah. Seasonal effect on the scrotal circumference, concentration of testosterone and some biochemical parameters in Nuaimie breed rams in Salah-din province. al-Anbar Journal of Veterinary Sciences Vol. 11, no. 1 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-917287
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ismail, Maytham Abd al-Ilah. Seasonal effect on the scrotal circumference, concentration of testosterone and some biochemical parameters in Nuaimie breed rams in Salah-din province. al-Anbar Journal of Veterinary Sciences. 2018. Vol. 11, no. 1, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-917287
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Journal Articles
Language
English
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BIM-917287