Morphoanatomy and Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) of Testis of Turkey (Melagris gallopavo) at Different Ages

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10.2991/absr.k.210420.030How to use a DOI?

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Morphoanatomy, gonadosomatic index, turkey

Abstract

Testis is a male reproductive organ that responsible for producing the spermatozoa and regulating the reproductive hormones. Study on morphoanatomy and gonadosomatic index (GSI) can provide overview on the development of male reproduction. The study was conducted to determine the testicular morphoanatomy and GSI of turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) at different ages. This study used 18 turkeys with three different age groups namely 8, 16, and 24 weeks. Each age group consisted of six turkeys. The results showed that the testes had a nut like shape and located in the abdominal cavity between a dorsal of intestine, caudal of lungs and ventral of kidneys. The color of testicles was pale white to beige white and some of them were black. The GSI of 8, 16, and 24-week turkeys were 0.96 ± 0.32%, 1.32 ± 0.42%, and 9.53 ± 8.26%. The GSI increased in line with age, indicating the development of male reproduction organs the animals.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Dian Masyitha
AU  - Muslim Akmal
AU  - Gholib Gholib
AU  - Sri Wahyuni
PY  - 2021
DA  - 2021/04/21
TI  - Morphoanatomy and Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) of Testis of Turkey (Melagris gallopavo) at Different Ages
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Veterinary, Animal, and Environmental Sciences (ICVAES 2020)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 142
EP  - 144
SN  - 2468-5747
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/absr.k.210420.030
DO  - 10.2991/absr.k.210420.030
ID  - Masyitha2021
ER  -