Vol. 12, Issue 4 (2023)

Author(s):
Nimase RG, Lambate SB, Amle MB, Patodkar VR, Dhaygude VS and Modekar Salunkhe SS

Abstract:
The present study was performed on 30 apparently healthy Deccani rams around Shirwal village, which were grouped into of prepubertal (4-6 months of age), pubertal (9-12 months of age) and sexually mature (More than 1.5 years of age). The scrotum of these animals was long and pendulous with hairy fleshy in pubertal and sexullay mature groups. The testis was oval in shape all the age groups of study. The biometrical parameters increased with age advancement and differ significantly (p<0.05) between the right and the left testis and also between the within the age groups. The positive correlation was observed between serum testosterone level and various biometrical parameters of testis (r≥0.80). The average values for serum testosterone level in prepubertal, pubertal and sexually mature groups was 0.68±0.18 ng/ml, 4.14±0.89 ng/ml and 8.41±0.27 ng/ml, respectively, which were differed significantly (p<0.01).