COMPONENTS OF IONIZED IRRADIATED MEATS INJURIOUS TO REPRODUCTION

Abstract

During the first reproductive cycle females fed the control beef diet showed slightly better performance by all measures than those fed irradiated beef and they weaned more live pups. The differences are not large and may disappear as the experiment progresses. Some of the females were bred and whelped a second time and others are expected soon. No differences in general health are evident to date, and no anatomical abnormalities were seen among stillborn pups. After one year of age the males on the experimental diets were checked for sperm production and characteristics, and were used for breeding with non-experimental females in the kennel to check their breeding behavior an fertility. To date, 1 of 4 male dogs on each diet has exhibited abnormally low sperm counts, and one male on irradiated beef, while showing normal sperm counts and mobility, has refused to mate. These 3 dogs may become normal with more maturity. No important dietary distinction is indicated at present.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1962
Accession Number
AD0287007

Entities

People

  • A. C. Stevens
  • C. M. Mccay
  • J. K. Loosli

Organizations

  • Cornell University

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abnormalities
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Animals
  • Breeding
  • Contracts
  • Electron Beams
  • Fertility
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Mobility
  • New York
  • Parasites
  • Physical Examination (Medicine)
  • Procurement
  • Production

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