A Better Approach To The Estimation Of Testicular Size In Live Boars

Authors

  • G. N. Egbunike University of Ibadan, Ibadan
  • J. Steinbach University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v2i2.2156

Abstract

A MODIFIED approach in testicular biometry in boars is described. Twelve mature Large White pigs were used for this study. Half the major axis of the testis (a) and the square of half the minor axis [b2] were highly significantly correlated with both testicular weight and testicular volume. The multiple correlations between a and b2 and the testis weight and testis volume were respectively 0.94 and 0.96 and equally highly significant. 

The testicular weights and volumes calculated with the multiple regression equations obtained in this study accounted for 99% and 97% of the actual values respectively.

Author Biographies

G. N. Egbunike, University of Ibadan, Ibadan

Department of Animal Science, 

J. Steinbach, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.

Department of Animal Science, 

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Published

2021-01-15

How to Cite

Egbunike, G. N. ., & Steinbach, J. . (2021). A Better Approach To The Estimation Of Testicular Size In Live Boars. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 2(2), 194–198. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v2i2.2156

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (1975)

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