Histomorphometry of Dromedary Camel Epididymis and its Correlation with Spermatozoa Characteristics during their Epididymal Transport
Rashad, D., Kandiel, M., Agag, M., El-Khawagah, A., Mahmoud, K., Ahmed, Y., Abou El-Roos, M., Sosa, G. (2018). Histomorphometry of Dromedary Camel Epididymis and its Correlation with Spermatozoa Characteristics during their Epididymal Transport. EKB Journal Management System, 35(1), 1-11. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2018.35823
Dina Rashad; Mohamed Kandiel; Mohsen Agag; Ahmed El-Khawagah; Karima Mahmoud; Y.F Ahmed; mahmoud Abou El-Roos; Gamal Sosa. "Histomorphometry of Dromedary Camel Epididymis and its Correlation with Spermatozoa Characteristics during their Epididymal Transport". EKB Journal Management System, 35, 1, 2018, 1-11. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2018.35823
Rashad, D., Kandiel, M., Agag, M., El-Khawagah, A., Mahmoud, K., Ahmed, Y., Abou El-Roos, M., Sosa, G. (2018). 'Histomorphometry of Dromedary Camel Epididymis and its Correlation with Spermatozoa Characteristics during their Epididymal Transport', EKB Journal Management System, 35(1), pp. 1-11. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2018.35823
Rashad, D., Kandiel, M., Agag, M., El-Khawagah, A., Mahmoud, K., Ahmed, Y., Abou El-Roos, M., Sosa, G. Histomorphometry of Dromedary Camel Epididymis and its Correlation with Spermatozoa Characteristics during their Epididymal Transport. EKB Journal Management System, 2018; 35(1): 1-11. doi: 10.21608/bvmj.2018.35823

Histomorphometry of Dromedary Camel Epididymis and its Correlation with Spermatozoa Characteristics during their Epididymal Transport

Benha Veterinary Medical Journal
Article 1, Volume 35, Issue 1, September 2018, Page 1-11  XML PDF (393.63 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/bvmj.2018.35823
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Authors
Dina Rashad1; Mohamed Kandielorcid 1; Mohsen Agag1; Ahmed El-Khawagah1; Karima Mahmoud2; Y.F Ahmed3; mahmoud Abou El-Roos1; Gamal Sosa1
1Theriogenology Department, Faculty Veterinary Medicine, Benha University
2Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza
32 Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza.
Abstract
This study aimed to assess the relation between the morphometric and histological attributes of the epididymis, and epididymal semen features in mature dromedary camels. The testes with the attached epididymis (n=50) were collected from adult camels along the rutting season from December to April. The separated epididymis was evaluated for weight and length prior to the dissection. Samples from each epididymal segment were processed for histomorphometric examination. Epithelial height, luminal diameter, tubular diameter, stereocilia height, muscular coat thickness and histogram of the intra luminal content were measured. The harvested epididymal semen was evaluated for motility, concentration and livability. The intra-luminal cellular contents (histogram in pixels), epithelial and stereocilia heights, and muscular coat thickness were maximal in the epididymal head. The epididymal tail showed wider luminal and tubular diameters than head and body. The tubular diameter and histogram were positively correlated (p<0.05) with sperm motility in the head and body segments.The length of head epididymal segment was negatively correlated with sperm concentration. Epithelial height, stereocilia height were negatively correlated with sperm motility in epididymal body. In conclusion, the histomorphometry aspects of the epididymis eminently impacts spermatozoa features in dromedary camel.
Keywords
camel; epididymis; histomorphometry; Rutting season; Spermatozoa
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