Camel semen during breeding and non-breeding seasons


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Authors

  • A K RAI
  • N SHARMA
  • B MANIVANNAN
  • N D KHANNA

Keywords:

Camel, Breeding season, Non-breeding season, Semen

Abstract

Camel semen production, evaluation and seminal characteristics during breeding and non-breeding seasons (hot humid and hot dry) have been reported. The colour, consistency,pH, sperm concertration, per cent live sperm and motility did not show much variation during different seasons. Sperm abnormalities increased during non-breeding season and the most predominant abnormalities were found in the mid-piece. Gel formation occurred immediately after ejaculation which liquified within 2 hr when kept at 37oC. The results are discussed in relation to sexual behaviour and hormaonal levels in the serum of the camel.

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Author Biographies

  • A K RAI
    Principal Scientist, National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334 001
  • N SHARMA
    Technical Officer, National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334 001

  • B MANIVANNAN
    Research Associate, National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334 001

  • N D KHANNA
    Director, National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334 001

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Issue

Vol. 67 No. 5 (1997)

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How to Cite

RAI, A. K., SHARMA, N., MANIVANNAN, B., & KHANNA, N. D. (2013). Camel semen during breeding and non-breeding seasons. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 67(5). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/34385