Journal of
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health

  • Abbreviation: J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2529
  • DOI: 10.5897/JVMAH
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 416

Full Length Research Paper

Sperm storage capacity and total protein concentration in the testes of bucks in the native tropical environment

Osayande, U. D.
  • Osayande, U. D.
  • Animal Physiology and Bioclimatology Unit, Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Bitto, I. I.
  • Bitto, I. I.
  • Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
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Okewale, S. A.
  • Okewale, S. A.
  • Animal Physiology and Bioclimatology Unit, Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Idahor, K. O.
  • Idahor, K. O.
  • Department of Animal Science, Nasarawa State University, Shabu-Lafia, P. M. B. 135, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 06 April 2017
  •  Accepted: 31 May 2017
  •  Published: 31 July 2017

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