Biometry of testicular growth in Konya Merino, Akkaraman and Awassi ram lambs


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Authors

  • A. OZTURK
  • B DAG
  • I KESHKIN
  • A H AKTAS

Keywords:

Reproductive performance, Testicular growth, Sheep

Abstract

In this research testicular development of Konya Merino (KM), Akkaraman (AK) and AWassi (A W) ram lambs was investigated for the period of 3-14 months. Diameter (TD) and length (TL) and scrotal circumference (SC) of testis were
evaluated.   Least square means at 3 months of age for KM.,AK and AW breeds, respectively, were determined as 1.72. 1.86 and 1.87 cm for TD, 4.17,4.18 'and 4.47 cm for TL and 9.77, 9.38·and 10.22 cm for SC. Developments of TD TL and SC for KM, AK and AW were 167.44%, 145.16% and 167.91%; 144.12%,132.30% and 143.40%; 185.87%. 183.58% and 188.55% respectively. Differences between the averages of breeds for TD. TL and SC were significant (P<0.0 1). Correlation coefficients between all traits were statistically significant (P< 0.01).

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Author Biographies

  • A. OZTURK
    Department of Animal Science. Agricultural Faculty, Sdcuk, University, Koclya,  Turkey.
  • B DAG
    Department of Animal Science. Agricultural Faculty, Sdcuk, University, Koclya,  Turkey.
  • I KESHKIN
    Department of Animal Science. Agricultural Faculty, Sdcuk, University, Koclya,  Turkey.
  • A H AKTAS
    Institute of Animal Research, Konya, Turkey.

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Issue

Vol. 72 No. 1 (2002)

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How to Cite

OZTURK, A., DAG, B., KESHKIN, I., & AKTAS, A. H. (2014). Biometry of testicular growth in Konya Merino, Akkaraman and Awassi ram lambs. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 72(1). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/37348