Abstract
This study aimed to test the effects of the drug r-met-hu-G-CSF (filgrastim) on spermatogenic efficiency in prepubertal Brahman bulls. Twelve intact, healthy prepubertal bulls were administered 0, 1 (LD=low dose) or 4 (HD=high dose) µg/Kg r-met-hu-G-CSF (daily for 4days), and haematological analysis was performed. Bulls were castrated (D0 or D60). BW (body weight) and SC (scrotal circumference) were recorded. Testis weight and volume were taken at castration with samples for testis histology and stereology: germ cell types, spermatids count and DSP (daily sperm production per gram)/g of testicular parenchyma. Testicular weight, volume, BW, SC and gonadosomatic index (GSI) were NS (LD-HD; p>.05). At D0 (age 11months), the most advanced germ cell types (maGCt) ranged from intermediate spermatogonia to pachytene spermatocytes. After 2months, control animals had round spermatids as maGCt, LD animals 75% round spermatids and 25% elongated spermatids, and HD animals round spermatids. Spermatids/testis were higher in LD (1.23±0.2 millions) than in controls (0.65±0.1 millions, p<.05). Spermatogenic efficiency (DSP/g) was higher in LD (5.4±0.4 million) than in controls (3.2±0.2 million, p<.01). In conclusion, r-met-hu-G-CSF raises spermatogenic efficiency in prepubertal Brahman bulls.
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