Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances

Year: 2003
Volume: 2
Issue: 11
Page No. 639 - 643

Study on Testicular Dimensions and Size in Male Buffalo

Authors : Hamayun Khan , Nazir Ahmed(Sr.), Sirzamin , Riaz Ahmed and Mohd Misri Rind

Abstract: One hundred and twelve Kundi buffalo of Sindh province, 67 to 400 Kg, livebody weight were use to measure the testicular length, width, thickness, circumference and weight with epididymis and without epididymis. The mean?S. D (Range) of length, breadth, thickness and circumference of right testicle with epididymis of male buffalo below 200 Kg body weight were 8.13?1.36 (6.20-10.10) cm, 3.20?0.77 cm (1.80-4.20), 2.85?0.72cm (1.70-4.0) and 9.62?1.59cm (6.90-13.80) respectively. Whereas the left testicle with epididymis averaged 8.12?1.24(6.30-9.90) in length, 3.33?0.77(1.90-4.30) cm in breadth, 2.90?0.72cm (1.80-4.10) in thickness and 9.66?1.63 cm (7.0-13.90) in circumference. The mean?S. D (range) of weight of right testicle with epididymis of male buffalo below 200 Kg body weight was 52.75?19.88 g (23.80-82.60 g) and that of the left testicle with epididymis was 53.80?19.89 g (23.90-83.70 g). The meas?S. D (range) of length, breadth, thickness and circumference of right testicle with epididymis of male buffalo above 200 Kg body weight were 11.50?0.91 (9.90-13.10) cm, 4.59?0.41cm(4.0-5.40cm), 4.26?0.33cm(3.80-5.0cm) and 14.0?0.71cm(12.60-15.40) respectively. Whereas the left testicle with epididymis averaged 11.55?1.03(9.80-13.30cm) in length, 4.68?0.42(4.10-5.50) cm in breadth, 4.35?0.34 cm (3.90-5.10 cm) in thickness and 14.10?0.69 (12.70-15.50 cm) in circumference. The mean?S. D (range) of weight of right testicle with epididymis was 105.20?12.96 g (79.80-130.60 g) and that of the left testicle with epididymis was 105.90?13.17 g (80.30-131.50 g). The mean weight of left testicle with epididymis was significantly (P<0.05) higher in both the body weight groups of the animals than the right testicle with epididymis. However no significant difference was observed among length, breadth, thickness and circumference of right and left testicle with epididymis. The mean?S.D (range) of length, breadth and circumference of right testicle without epididymis of the male buffaloes below 200 Kg body weight were 6.70?1.37 (4.50-8.90) cm, 2.83?0.72 (1.30-4.0) cm and 8.54?1.46 (6.0-11.90)cm respectively. Whereas the left testicle without epididymis was measured as 6.68?1.29 (4.50-8.70) cm in length, 2.87?0.73 (1.40-4.10) cm in breadth and 8.58?1.53 (6.10-12.0) cm in circumference. The mean?S.D (range) of weight of right testicle without epididymis was 45.75?18.22 (19.20-72.50) g and that of the left testicle without epididymis was 46.55?18.33 (19.30-73.80) g. The mean?S. D (range) of length breadth and circumferece of right testicle without epididymis of the male buffalo above 200 Kg body weight were 9.85?0.83 (8.50-11.60) cm, 4.23?0.38 (3.70-4.90) cm and 12.30?0.55 (11.20-13.40) cm respectively. Whereas the left testicle without epididymis was measured as 9.93?0.96 (8.20-11.80) cm in length, 4.33?0.37 (3.80-5.0) cm in breadth and 12.35?0.57(11.20-13.50) cm in circumference. The mean?S.D (range) of weight of right testicle without epididymis was 95.50?13.05 (70.00-121.0) g and that of the left testicle without epididymis was 96.20?13.24 (70.40-122.0)g. The mean weight of left testicle without epididymis was significantly (P<0.05) higher than the right testicle without epididymis in both groups of the animals. However no significant difference was observed among length, breadth, thickness and circumference of right and left testicle without epididymis.

How to cite this article:

Hamayun Khan , Nazir Ahmed(Sr.), , Sirzamin , Riaz Ahmed and Mohd Misri Rind , 2003. Study on Testicular Dimensions and Size in Male Buffalo. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 2: 639-643.

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