Consequences of unilateral cryptorchidism on semen and sperm characteristics in West Afri- can Dwarf Goats

Objective: To evaluate the influence of unilateral cryptorchi- dism on semen and sperm characteristics in West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks. Methods: Semen was collected using electroejaculator from five unilaterally cryptorchid (UC) and five normal (non-cryptorchid) WAD bucks and analyzed for gross, microscopic and bio- chemical characteristics. Results: Gross semen evaluation showed no differences between the groups in semen color, viscosity

Author(s): Lewis Okechi Okoro

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