Influence of reproductive season and testicular volume on seminal parameters of alpacas (Vicugna pacos)

The male alpaca plays an important role in the reproductive process and, consequently, in genetic improvement. South American camelids (SACs) have a well-defined reproductive season, particularly in the Andean region. The objective was to evaluate the influence of reproductive and non-reproductive s...

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Main Authors:	Contreras Huamani, Mijail, Guillen Palomino, Crissthel Yverlin, Orellana Berrocal, Harumi Rebeca, Laines Arcce, Irwin Mitchell, Bellido Quispe, Dionet Keny, Acuña Leiva, Alex Yony, Silva Chaves, Maiana, de Figueirêdo Freitas, Vicente José
Format:	Artículo
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Springer Nature 2025
Subjects:	Alpaca Testicular volumen Reproductive season Seminal parameters https://purl.org/pe-repo/ocde/ford#4.00.00 Alpacas; reproductive physiology; semen quality; animal reproduction; seasonal variation
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12955/2760 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-025-04478-5