Fig. 5From: Decreased testosterone levels after caponization leads to abdominal fat deposition in chickensSex hormone levels in capons vs. control chickens. a and (c) Serum and AF testosterone levels were significantly reduced in capons compared with sham-operated control chickens. 14 wk. after caponization, testosterone levels were measured with an ELISA kit. b Serum estradiol levels were not different between the capons and the control chickens. 14 wk. after caponization, serum estradiol levels were detected with an ELISA kit. Data are means Ā± SEM, nā=ā10. *Pā<ā0.05; **Pā<ā0.01Back to article page