BILATERAL ORACHIDECTOMY IN WEST AFRICAN DWARF BUCKS: EFFECTS ON SERUM CHOLESTEROL LEVELS

Abstract

The serum cholesterol levels in seven sexually matured West African Dwarf Bucks were monitored for seven weeks following bilateral orchid '>my. The mean levels fell in the first 2 weeks but later rose albeit, uneven from a Value of 57.14 + 6.54 mg/100ml to 102.00 ~t 6.21 mg/100ml in the 7th week. The Variations were found to be significant (P<0.05) both within the post-orchiectomy Weekly means and between these and the pre-orchiectomy level. These findings are discussed with regards to their implications for the eating habits of Nigerians Who usually show a preference for dishes with goat meat.