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Effect of season on the reproductive organs of the female African giant rat (Cricetomys gambianus) in Zaria, Nigeria / Efecto estacional en los órganos reproductores de la rata gigante Africana (Cricetomys gambianus) hembra en Zaria, Nigeria
Ali, M. N; Onyeanusi, B. I; Ayo, J. O; Ojo, S. A; Salami, S. O; Nzalak, J. O; Byanet, O.
  • Ali, M. N; Ahmadu Bello University. Department of Veterinary Anatomy. NG
  • Onyeanusi, B. I; Ahmadu Bello University. Department of Veterinary Anatomy. NG
  • Ayo, J. O; Ahmadu Bello University. Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. NG
  • Ojo, S. A; Ahmadu Bello University. Department of Veterinary Anatomy. NG
  • Salami, S. O; Ahmadu Bello University. Department of Veterinary Anatomy. NG
  • Nzalak, J. O; Ahmadu Bello University. Department of Veterinary Anatomy. NG
  • Byanet, O; University of Makurdi. College of Veterinary Medicine. Department of Veterinary Anatomy. NG
Int. j. morphol ; 29(3): 841-844, Sept. 2011. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-608668
ABSTRACT
The study was carried out to determine the effect of season on the female reproductive organs of the African Giant rat using the standard methods, with the aim of obtaining the base-line values. The weights of the oviduct/uterus, vagina and the entire tubular organ were consistently higher during the harmattan season (0.789 +/- 0.07 g, 2.708 +/- 0.19 g and 3.455 +/- 0.25 g, respectively) than the hot ­ dry (0.591 +/- 0.02 g, 2.239 +/- 0.13 g and 2.831 +/- 0.14 g, respectively) and the rainy season (0.723 +/- 0.04 g, 2.412 +/- 0.01 g and 3.148 +/- 0.12 g, respectively). The mean weight and length of the ovary were not significantly different throughout the season, suggesting that the AGR may breed throughout the year. The slight increase in the weight of the tubular organ during the harmattan (November ­ February) and the rainy (June ­ October) season suggests that the seasons may be favourable for breeding, probably because of the abundance of food available to the rodents in the wild during the seasons. The decrease in weights of the organs during the hot-dry season (March ­ May) was, apparently, due to the unfavourable climatic conditions and food scarcity during the season. In conclusion, the results of the present study provide base -line morphometric data on the female reproductive organs of the AGR across the seasons.
RESUMEN
Este estudio se llevó a cabo para determinar el efecto de las estaciones en los órganos reproductores femeninos de la rata gigante Africana mediante los métodos estándar, con el objetivo de obtener los valores basales. El peso del oviducto/útero, vagina y el órgano tubular completo fueron consistentemente más altos durante harmattan (la estación seca en Nigeria) (0,789 +/- 0,07 g, 2,708 +/- 0,19g y 3,455 +/- 0,25, respectivamente) que la estación seca-calurosa (0,591 +/- 0,02 g, 2.239 +/- 0,13g y 2.831 +/- 0,14, respectivamente) y la estación de lluvias (0,723 +/- 0,04 g, 2,412 +/- 0,01 y 3,148 +/- 0,12 g, respectivamente). La media de peso y longitud del ovario no fueron significativamente diferentes a lo largo de las estaciones, lo que sugiere que la rata gigante africana puede reproducirse durante todo el año. El ligero aumento en el peso del órgano tubular en las estaciones de harmattan (noviembre - febrero) y de lluvias (junio-octubre), sugiere que las estaciones pueden ser favorables para la reproducción, probablemente debido a la abundancia de alimentos disponibles para los roedores silvestres durante estas temporadas. La disminución en el peso de los órganos durante la estación cálida y seca (marzo - mayo) fue, al parecer, debido a las desfavorables condiciones climáticas y la escasez de alimentos durante la estación. En conclusión, los resultados de este estudio proporcionan una línea base de datos morfométricos para los órganos reproductores de la rata gigante africana hembra a través de las estaciones.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Seasons / Reproductive Behavior / Genitalia, Female Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria Institution/Affiliation country: Ahmadu Bello University/NG / University of Makurdi/NG

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Seasons / Reproductive Behavior / Genitalia, Female Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2011 Type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria Institution/Affiliation country: Ahmadu Bello University/NG / University of Makurdi/NG