Semen and serum samples were taken from both control and treatment group rams before
the administration of dexamethasone. Then dexamethasone [Dexamethasone 21-phosphate
disodium, (Dekort 8 mg/2 ml, DEVA Co., Istanbul)] was injected intramusculary at a dose
of 0.25 mg/kg (this dose is recommended by the manufacturer) body weight to the treatment
group, once daily for 2 days. After the last administration of the drug, blood and semen