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Ferula Hermonis Roots Extract on Testicular Biometry and Reproductive Hormones in Local Ducks

Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, Basrah-61001, Iraq

Abstract

The current study was conducted to examine the effect of ferula hermonis roots extract on testicular biometry and reproductive hormones in local ducks. Forty-ve local drakes were divided into three treatments. The  rst and second treatments were orally dosed 100 and 200 mg of ferula hermonis roots extract for six weeks respectively.The third treatment was without the extract (control). The results showed a signicantly higher relative weight, length, width and volume of the testes in the second treatment compared to  rst and third treatments. The results indicated a signi cant increase in the seminal tubular diameter and thickness of seminiferous epithelium in the second treatment compared to rst and third treatments. On the other hand, there was a signicant increase in the concentration of Luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and testosterone in the second treatment compared to rst and third treatments. We can conclude that a ferula hermonis roots extract has improved the development of testes and increases FSH, LH and testosterone hormones in local drakes.

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