Changes in mean scrotal circumference in performance tested Swedish beef bulls over time

Abstract

Conclusions: In conclusion, our results indicated an increase in the SC over time, which improves the possibilities to obtain performance tested beef sires in Sweden with the potential for achieving better fertility results.

Keywords

Andrology; Cattle; Genetics; Testicles; Scrotal circumference; Beef bull

Published in

Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
2012, volume: 54

SLU Authors

• Lundeheim, Nils

  • Department of Animal Biosciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Söderquist, Lennart

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Clinical Science
Genetics and Breeding in Agricultural Sciences

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1751-0147-54-74

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/41761