2017
DOI: 10.5433/1679-0359.2017v38n6p3715
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Blood testosterone level and growth of castrated, uncastrated, and cryptorchid lambs

Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of sexual status on blood testosterone levels and its influence on lamb growth. A total of 49 Texel x Corriedale males, originating of single births, were divided into three groups: uncastrated (n = 16), castrated (n = 17) and cryptorchid (n = 16), in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in extensive natural pasture, with feed supplementation after weaning. The effect of the sexual status was examined by analysis of variance. Uncastrated and castrated lambs sh… Show more

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