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Testicular aspiration biopsy in evaluation of fertility of mink (Mustela vison)

Summary. A 19-gauge needle biopsy was taken of the testis of mink in late January. When scores from 1 to 10 were given according to the developmental stage and number of spermatogenic cells, males scoring 8–10 returned significantly better breeding results than did males having scores <7. The biopsy did not affect libido or induce other disturbances of fertility. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the testis is possibly the most convenient and accurate infertility assay in mink breeding.