Journal of Clinical Toxicology
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0495
ISSN: 2161-0495
Department of Zoology, University of Gujrat, Gujrat City, Punjab 50700, Pakistan
Research
Effect of Thiacloprid on Reproductive Hormones and Histopathology of Reproductive Organs of Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Author(s): Atika Islam*
The present study aimed at evaluating the effect of thiacloprid on reproductive hormones and histopathology of
testes and ovaries of rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus. For this purpose, 72 rabbits, both male and female rabbits were
distributed in 4 groups having equal sex ratio (1:1), i.e., each group having 9 male and 9 female rabbits. Group A was
kept as control group while group B, C and D were treated with 10 mg, 20 mg and 30 mg respectively for 45 days.
Specimens were analyzed on 15th, 30th and 45th day of study. A significant decrease (P ≤ 0.05) in serum level of
hormones, e.g., testosterone, estrogen and progesterone was recorded during the study. Histopathological studies
revealed tumor formation, haemorrhages, tissue damage and degeneration, formation of cyst in ovaries, while
contraction of seminiferous tubules, br.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0495.22.12.513