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Seasonal variations in semen characteristics of sheep in the subtropics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

E. S. E. Hafez
Affiliation:
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cairo, Egypt
A. L. Badreldin
Affiliation:
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cairo, Egypt
Y. H. Darwish
Affiliation:
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Cairo, Egypt

Extract

Semen samples were collected from twelve fattailed rams of two breeds (nine Ossimi and three Rahmani), by the use of an artificial vagina. They were kept under natural conditions at Cairo, Egypt (30° N.). Three collections were made each month throughout one year (1951–2).

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Research Article
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1955

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