Acta Vet. Brno 2024, 93: 209-238

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202493020209

The stimulatory effects of boron on Japanese quail spermatological activity, histopathology, and oxidative stress

Ulku Gulcihan Simsek1, Burak Karabulut2, Seyma Ozer Kaya3, Mine Erisir4, Yasin Baykalir5, Sultan Aslan6, Aydin Cevik2, Merve Kahramanogullari4

1Firat University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Science, Elazig, Türkiye
2Firat University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pathology, Elazig, Türkiye
3Firat University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Elazig, Türkiye
4Firat University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Elazig, Türkiye
5Balikesir University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, Balikesir, Türkiye
6Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Science, Izmir, Türkiye

Received February 28, 2023
Accepted June 18, 2024

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