Seasonal influence on sperm parameters, scrotal measurements, and serum testosterone in Ouled Djellal breed rams in Algeria.

Journal: Veterinary world
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Abstract

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.

Authors

  • S Belkadi
    Department of Veterinary Science, Laboratory ESPA, Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Institute, Hadj Lakhdar University, Batna - 05000, Algeria.
  • B Safsaf
    Department of Veterinary Science, Laboratory ESPA, Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Institute, Hadj Lakhdar University, Batna - 05000, Algeria.
  • N Heleili
    Department of Veterinary Science, Laboratory ESPA, Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Institute, Hadj Lakhdar University, Batna - 05000, Algeria.
  • M Tlidjane
    Department of Veterinary Science, Laboratory ESPA, Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Institute, Hadj Lakhdar University, Batna - 05000, Algeria.
  • L Belkacem
    Department of Veterinary Science, Laboratory ESPA, Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Institute, Hadj Lakhdar University, Batna - 05000, Algeria.
  • Y Oucheriah
    Department of Veterinary Science, Laboratory ESPA, Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences Institute, Hadj Lakhdar University, Batna - 05000, Algeria.

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