Importance of biometric aspects in breeding selection: review

Authors

  • Yndyra Castelo Branco Universidade Federal de Sergipe
  • Maisy Cordeiro da Silva .
  • Daniela Menezes da Cruz .
  • Rodrigo Cruz de Freitas Lima .
  • Marlon de Araújo Castelo Branco .
  • Leopoldina Almeida Gomes .
  • Isolda Márcia Rocha do Nascimento .
  • Kalina Maria de Medeiros Gomes Simplício .
  • Paula Regina Barros de Lima .

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v13n12a475.1-8

Keywords:

andrology, reproductive efficiency, ruminants, semen

Abstract

The testis is an organ that has exocrine function related to sperm production, storage and transport, and endocrine function related to androgen hormone production. In the search for good breeders, testicular morphometric characteristics such as scrotal circumference have been evaluated, however, it is not enough to make a selection, using other parameters such as volume and testicular length. With this in mind, the aim of this review is to address the influence of biometric factors and their relationship with testicular morphology and seminal quality for breeding evaluation.

Published

2020-02-07

Issue

Section

Reprodução animal

How to Cite

Importance of biometric aspects in breeding selection: review. (2020). Pubvet, 13(12). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v13n12a475.1-8

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