Effect of melatonin implants on the incidence and timing of puberty in female red deer (Cervus elaphus)

A study was conducted to test the hypotheses that exogenous melatonin treatment of 11–13 month-old red deer hinds: (1) advances the timing of first ovulation, (2) increases the proportion of individuals attaining puberty at ∼16 months of age, and (3) reduces the live-weight threshold for attainment...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Animal reproduction science 2011-02, Vol.123 (3-4), p.202-209
Hauptverfasser:	Asher, G.W., Archer, J.A., Ward, J.F., Scott, I.C., Littlejohn, R.P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Animals Body mass Cervus elaphus Deer - physiology Drug Implants Estrus Estrus Synchronization - drug effects Estrus Synchronization - physiology Female Fertilization - drug effects Incidence Limiting factors Melatonin Melatonin - administration & dosage Melatonin - pharmacology Ovulation Pregnancy Pregnancy Rate Pregnancy, Animal Puberty Rectum Red deer Regression analysis Reproduction Sex Characteristics Sexual Maturation - drug effects Sexual Maturation - physiology Time Factors Ultrasonography
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