Effect of intermittent compared with continuous light on testicular growth and histology of broiler chickens reared under high temperature


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Authors

  • D H AL-HASSAN
  • SUAD KH AL-KHAFAJI
  • TALAL A ABDULKAREEM

Keywords:

Brolier, Light Effect, Testicular growth

Abstract

The influence ofintermittent (IL) compared to continuous light (CL) on testicular growth and histology of birds reared under high temperature (30-35°C) was studied. Absolute or relative testicular weight were not affected by lighting treatment Numbers of spermatocyte, spermatid, sperm and total spermatogenic cells were greater (P<0.01) in CL than for IL, whereas seminiferous tubules diameter, epithelial cell height and lumen diameter were not different (P<0.05). CL regimen on weeks 4-8 old has positive effect on spermatogenic process of broiler reared under high temperature.

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Author Biography

  • D H AL-HASSAN
    Department of Animal Resources.

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Vol. 67 No. 10 (1997)

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How to Cite

AL-HASSAN, D. H., AL-KHAFAJI, S. K., & A ABDULKAREEM, T. (2013). Effect of intermittent compared with continuous light on testicular growth and histology of broiler chickens reared under high temperature. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 67(10). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/35110