Effect of frequency of ejaculation on semen characteristics in two breeds of Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) raised in a tropical environment

International Journal of Poultry Science

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 217-221

  Zahraddeen, D ^a   Butswat, I S R ^a   Kalla, D J U ^a   Sir, S M ^a   Bukar, M T ^a  

^a ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Breeds; Ejaculation frequency; Semen; Tropics; Turkey

Indexed keywords

EID: 34047119128     PISSN: 16828356     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2005.217.221     Document Type: Article

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