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The Influence of Breed and Age Differences on Serum Testosterone Levels of Male Cats in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia Mulya Fitranda; Rifia Tiara Fani; Tito Suprayoga; Triawan Alkausar; Frilianty Putri; Hadimas Bakti Pratama; Wiwin Suhandri; Indra Jaya; Bambang Saputra; Chairunnisa Filzah Abdina
Jurnal Sain Veteriner Vol 44, No 2 (2026): Agustus
Publisher : Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada bekerjasama dengan PB PDHI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jsv.113231

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This study aimed to investigate the influence of breed and age on serum testosterone concentrations in intact male cats. A total of thirty (n=30) clinically healthy, intact male cats of various breeds and age groups were recruited from privately owned households in Pekanbaru, Riau Province, Indonesia. Information on age and breed was obtained from structured owner questionnaires. Blood samples were collected aseptically from the jugular vein and processed to obtain serum, which was stored at –20°C until analysis. Serum testosterone concentrations were measured using the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method, and data were statistically analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics software with a significance level of α = 0.05 (95% confidence interval). The study revealed a significant difference between age and serum testosterone levels. In contrast, no significant difference was found between breed and testosterone concentration. These findings provide preliminary reference data for future research in feline reproductive endocrinology and may serve as a foundation for assessing androgenic function in domestic cats.