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Short communication: Impact of rest intervals and habituation on electro-ejaculated semen quality in merino-type rams

  • 2024
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 54
H.A. O’Neill, J. Scholtz, L.P. Kruger, A. Maqhashu & A. Ganswindt Page: 685 - 690

This study evaluated the effects of habituation and electro-ejaculation techniques on semen quality in merino-type rams in South Africa, aiming to refine the electro-ejaculation method to improve semen quality. Parameters assessed included semen volume, sperm motility, sperm viability, sperm concentration,…

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Quantifying avoidance-related behaviour and bleeding times of sheep of different ages, sex and breeds slaughtered at a municipal and a commercial abattoirs

  • 2013
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 43
Y.Z. Njisane & V. Muchenje Page: 38 - 42

The effect of abattoir type, age, sheep breed and sex on avoidance-related behaviour and bleeding times at slaughter were determined. Castrates and ewes of different age groups and breeds were used. From the commercial abattoir, 90 castrates and 110 ewes…

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