Abstract
SOME of the effects of reserpine on the reproductive performance of several different species within the class Aves have been reported. Hewitt and Reynolds (1957) reported that reserpine depressed fertility, hatchability, and egg production in pheasant breeders. In a study by Gilbreath et al. (1960), it was shown that reserpine delayed sexual maturity in White Leghorn pullets. Khazan et al. (1960) found that testicular atrophy occurred when reserpine was administered to pigeons . Casey et al. (1963) reported that reserpine administered in the diet of turkey breeders reduced fertility. Although both sexes were effected by the drug, Jones et al. (1966) reported that the reduction in fertility in turkey breeders was greater in the female than in the male.The authors of this study were unable to find any published work on the subject of reserpine treatment of Japanese quail. Unpublished data secured at this station indicated that reserpine administered…
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