Seasonal variations of melatonin in ram seminal plasma are correlated to those of testosterone and antioxidant enzymes

• Main Authors: Muiño-Blanco Teresa (Author), Cebrián-Pérez José A (Author), Forcada Fernando (Author), Abecia José A (Author), Pérez-Pé Rosaura (Author), Cebrián Igor (Author), Asumpção Mayra (Author), Casao Adriana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Some breeds of sheep are highly seasonal in terms of reproductive capability, and these changes are regulated by photoperiod and melatonin secretion. These changes affect the reproductive performance of rams, impairing semen quality...