Vol. 9, Special Issue 1, Part E (2024)

Author(s): Shivendra Kumar Bhalothia, Pankaj Dhakarwal, Tapendra Kumar, Bhanu Prakash, Prakash and Ashok Kumar

Abstract: Sheep is considered to be short day breeder. Photoperiod and breed are two main elements that influence reproductive seasonality and are intimately linked to the seminal feature (Malpaux, 2006; Moghaddam et al., 2012; Sarlos et al., 2013). In the current study, seven grazing rams, weighing 35±5 kg, with good libido and aged between 1.5 and 3 years, were used in both seasons. Blood samples were collected in sterilized 10 ml tubes by jugular veni puncture and serum testosterone assay was done using sheep T (Testosterone) ELISA kit. Magra rams' serum testosterone levels were significantly (p<0.05) greater during breeding season than non breeding season.