Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
Online ISSN : 1347-7439
Print ISSN : 0916-7250
ISSN-L : 0916-7250
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Annual Changes in Testicular Size and Serum and Fecal Testosterone Concentrations in Male Bharals, Pseudois nayaur
Satoshi KUSUDAHirotada NAGAMIHiroshi KUSUNOKITomoya NISHIKAKUDaisuke NAKAGAWAToyoharu TAKIDADaisuke KURITAKoji UEMICHIMasaki FUKAIHiroshi KUBOTAKaoru UEDATomoko OOEKazuo OKUDAKayoko UEDAOsamu DOI
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Keywords: bharal, testis, testosterone
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2006 Volume 68 Issue 10 Pages 1093-1095

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The serum and fecal testosterone (T) concentrations and testicular sizes of two male bharals (Pseudois nayaur) were determined for approximately one year. The profiles of the fecal T concentrations showed a similar tendency as the profiles of serum T concentrations, and there was a significant correlation between serum and fecal T concentrations (r=0.72). T concentrations rose drastically in October and decreased gradually until January. The maximum testicular size was observed between November and January. Semen collected between December and January was excellent in quality and comparable to domestic sheep and goats. The active periods of the testes were synchronized with the early breeding season of females.

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