Development of Testicular Measurements of Growing Shami Male Goats


Abstract in English

This Study was carried-out in Karahta station for improvement of Shami goats, Directorate of Animal Production Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform. Fifty growing Shami male goats aged ٣ months, were used to measure the growth rate of testicular parameters, their relation to the development of body weight and the effect of several factors on their development from weaning at ٣ months to ٢١ months of age. All kids housed and managed under the same conditions.

References used

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Bongso, T. A., M. R. Jainudeen, and A. S. Zahrah. ١٩٨٢. Relationship of scrotal circumference to age, body weight and onset of spermatogenesis in goats. Theriogenology ١٨:٥١٣-٥٢٤

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