- Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Vol: 26 Issue: 2
- An Investigation of the Effects of Ivermectin on Blood Serum, Semen Hyaluronidase Activities and Spe...
An Investigation of the Effects of Ivermectin on Blood Serum, Semen Hyaluronidase Activities and Spermatological Characteristics in Sheep
Authors : Sadettin TANYILDIZI
Pages : 353-357
View : 5 | Download : 2
Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :This study was carried out to investigate the effects of ivermectin on the hyaluronidase activities of blood serum and semen and on the sperm characteristics in sheep. In this investigation 18 sheep, at the age of 2 years and weighing between 50-60kg were used. After the administration of ivermectin subcutanously at a dose of 0.2 mg/kg, semen and blood samples were taken at different times. The hyaluronidase activities of blood serum and semen samples in sheep were determined to increase significantly (pKeywords : Ivermectin, Hyaluronidase, Sheep, Sperm