Table-5.
Mean±SEM of SC (cm), total SV weight (g), plasma testosterone concentration (ng/ml), SV protein (mg/2 ml), SV fructose (mg/2 ml), and SV citric acid (mg/2 ml) in three dentition age groups in male buffalo
| Parameters | Dentition-I | Dentition-II | Dentition-III |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 27 | 24 | 08 |
| SC | 18.3±0.38c | 21.7±0.40b | 24.6±0.5a |
| Testosterone | 0.05±0.01b | 0.16±0.04b | 0.65±0.16a |
| Total SV weight | 5.04±0.48c | 10.45±0.95b | 15.57±1.90a |
| SV proteins | 5.19±0.96c | 13.51±1.35b | 21.54±2.38a |
| SV fructose | 0.78±0.27b | 4.85±0.69a | 6.49±1.57a |
| SV citric acid* | 0.68±0.12c | 2.27±0.36b | 3.55±0.76a |
N=26, 22, and 8 observations respectively. Different superscripts differ significantly (p<0.05). SC=Scrotal circumference, SVs=Seminal vesicles, SEM=Standard error of mean