Effects of a GnRH administration on testosterone profile, libido and semen parameters of dromedary camel bulls

Davide Monaco; Meriem Fatnassi; Barbara Padalino; Lydiane Aubé; Touhami Khorchani; Mohamed Hammadi; Giovanni Michele Lacalandra

doi:10.1016/j.rvsc.2015.08.011

Author(s)

Davide Monaco
Meriem Fatnassi
Lydiane Aubé
Touhami Khorchani
Mohamed Hammadi
Giovanni Michele Lacalandra

Detail(s)

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	212-216
Journal / Publication	Research in Veterinary Science
Volume	102
Online published	2 Sep 2015
Publication status	Published - Oct 2015
Externally published	Yes

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Abstract

GnRH treatment has been suggested to increase testosterone levels temporarily and to stimulate libido in stallions, but its use has not fully ascertained in dromedary camels. The aim of this work was to study the effects of administering 100. μg of GnRH on testosterone profile, libido and semen parameters in dromedary camels. The same bulls were used as self-controls and experimental group. Blood samples were collected every 20. min (T0-T12) for 4. h, and semen collections were performed over a 2-hour period after T12. GnRH was administered immediately after T0. In GnRH-treated bulls, testosterone levels showed an upward trend, peaking after 140. min, and then slowly decreasing. GnRH administration also led to a decrease in mating time and an increase in spermatozoa concentration. Overall, it seems that administration of 100. μg GnRH might increase testosterone levels temporarily and enhance camel reproduction performance.

Research Area(s)

Camelus dromedarius, Ejaculate quality, GnRH, Semen collection, Sexual behavior, Testosterone

Citation Format(s)

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Effects of a GnRH administration on testosterone profile, libido and semen parameters of dromedary camel bulls. / Monaco, Davide; Fatnassi, Meriem; Padalino, Barbara; Aubé, Lydiane; Khorchani, Touhami; Hammadi, Mohamed; Lacalandra, Giovanni Michele.

In: Research in Veterinary Science, Vol. 102, 10.2015, p. 212-216.

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

Monaco, D, Fatnassi, M, Padalino, B, Aubé, L, Khorchani, T, Hammadi, M & Lacalandra, GM 2015, 'Effects of a GnRH administration on testosterone profile, libido and semen parameters of dromedary camel bulls', Research in Veterinary Science, vol. 102, pp. 212-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2015.08.011

Monaco, D., Fatnassi, M., Padalino, B., Aubé, L., Khorchani, T., Hammadi, M., & Lacalandra, G. M. (2015). Effects of a GnRH administration on testosterone profile, libido and semen parameters of dromedary camel bulls. Research in Veterinary Science, 102, 212-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2015.08.011

Monaco D, Fatnassi M, Padalino B, Aubé L, Khorchani T, Hammadi M et al. Effects of a GnRH administration on testosterone profile, libido and semen parameters of dromedary camel bulls. Research in Veterinary Science. 2015 Oct;102:212-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2015.08.011

Monaco, Davide ; Fatnassi, Meriem ; Padalino, Barbara ; Aubé, Lydiane ; Khorchani, Touhami ; Hammadi, Mohamed ; Lacalandra, Giovanni Michele. / Effects of a GnRH administration on testosterone profile, libido and semen parameters of dromedary camel bulls. In: Research in Veterinary Science. 2015 ; Vol. 102. pp. 212-216.