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The effect of the frequency of ejaculation on seminal characteristics and libido in the Beagle dog
Author(s) -
TAHA M. B.,
NOAKES D. E.,
ALLEN W. EDWARD
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1983.tb00371.x
Subject(s) - beagle , libido , ejaculation , semen , medicine , sperm , decreased libido , semen quality , andrology , semen analysis , physiology , infertility , biology , pregnancy , genetics
Semen samples were collected from mature Beagle dogs, using digital manipulation, at differing frequencies. Ejaculation once a day for five days did not affect libido or seminal characteristics. Ejaculation twice a day for five days reduced libido and sperm output. Ejaculation three times a day dramatically reduced libido and semen quality, and it was only possible to collect six or seven ejaculates. In a separate study semen quality was not altered after 6 weeks sexual rest.