Biophysical and morphological attributes of semen after testicular degeneration

Authors

  • D ANTOINE Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics Madras Veterinary College, Chennai - 600 007
  • S R PATTABIRAMAN

Keywords:

Testicular degeneration, semen quality, caprine

Abstract

Tellicherry bucks aged three years were subjected to scrotal insulation for 48 hours . The mean data of two semen
collection of six bucks by artificial vagina taken in a week for three pre and 13 post-treatment were grouped and analysed
statistically. The epididymal sperm are affected by scrotal insulation. There was characteristic time bound reversible changes in
morphology of spermatozoa. Maximum damage was recorded on third week and complete recovery by tenth week of scrotal
insulation.

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Published

2023-03-29

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 2 (2004): Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

ANTOINE, D., & PATTABIRAMAN, S.R. (2023). Biophysical and morphological attributes of semen after testicular degeneration. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 25(2), 133–135. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijar/article/view/6331