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MATERIALS AND METHODS

Animals: Male Black Bengal goats (19), maintained in the experimental goat farm of the laboratory at the Institute, were included in the study. All the measurements (scrotal and testicular biometry) were initiated at the birth and continued till 20 months of age. For biometrical studies, animals were classified in to 6 different age groups: A, at birth, B, up to 4 months, C, 5 to 8 months, D, 9 to 12 months, E, 13 to 16 months and F, 17 to 20 months. To commensurate the results of biometry, testes of 4 male kids of different age groups were subjected to histological examination. For studying the semen parameters, adult bucks (3) of 2 years of age were included.