Comparative assessment of semen quality parameters of Dzhalginsky Merino and Russian Meat Merino rams depending on the season
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Tue, 07/09/2024 - 16:45Many breeds of sheep show pronounced seasonality in reproduction. The aim of the study was to study quantitative and qualitative characteristics of semen taken from Dzhalginsky Merino (DzM) and Russian Meat Merino (RMM) rams in different seasons of the year. Semen samples were taken from five rams of each breed weekly for 12 months using an artificial vagina. The study results showed significant (P<0.05) seasonal variations in semen concentration and survival.