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6. Association between the seminal vesicle weight and
certain steroids in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)
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S. Shinde, S. Mahmood, G. Singh and M. R. Verma
Veterinary World, 7(1): 21-25
doi:
10.14202/vetworld.2014.21-25
Abstract
Aim: Present study was
carried out to study the association of seminal vesicle weight
with steroidal (testosterone and estrogen) concentration in
buffalo bulls.
Materials and Methods: A total of 30 pairs of seminal
vesicles were collected from buffalo bulls (irrespective of age
and breed) and categorized into group I (<5 gm), group II (5-8 gm)
and group III (>8 gm) on the basis of mean seminal vesicles weight
for establishing relationship.
Results: The mean concentration of testosterone in seminal
vesicle fluid showed, significantly (p<0.05) higher value in group
III (0.54±0.09 ng/ml) compared to group I (0.33±0.03 ng/ml),
however, difference between group III and II (0.51±0.05 ng/ml) was
non-significant. Similarly, mean estrogen concentration also
showed a significantly (p<0.05) higher value in group III
(16.31±4.70 pg/ml) compared to group I (2.51±1.09 pg/ml) but
values in group III and I were non-significant with group II
(8.99±2.55 pg/ml).
Conclusion: Present study indicated positive correlation
between seminal vesicle weight with testosterone (r=0.365, P<
0.05) and estrogen (r=0.528, P<0.01) concentration respectively in
seminal vesicle fluid.
Keywords: buffalo bulls, estrogen, seminal vesicle fluid,
seminal vesicle weight, testosterone
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