Olfactory Cue Mediated Neonatal Recognition in Sheep, Ovis aries

The strong bond between ewe and lamb formed shortly after parturition is an important factor in lamb survival. Evidence exists that a ewe can distinguish her lamb by its unique smell, but the constituents of such a putative olfactory cue have not yet been identified. We have now identified 133 volat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of chemical ecology 2011-10, Vol.37 (10), p.1150-1163
Hauptverfasser:	Burger, Barend V., Viviers, Marlize Z., Le Roux, Neil J., Morris, John, Bekker, Jan P. I., Le Roux, Maritha
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agriculture Animal and plant ecology Animal Communication Animal reproduction Animal, plant and microbial ecology Animals Bioassays Biochemistry Biological and medical sciences Biological Microscopy Biomedical and Life Sciences Cues Ecology Entomology Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology General aspects Life Sciences Mammalia Multivariate analysis Odorants - analysis Odors Olfactory Perception Organic compounds Ovis aries Sheep Sheep, Domestic - physiology Vertebrates: general zoology, morphology, phylogeny, systematics, cytogenetics, geographical distribution VOCs Volatile organic compounds Volatile Organic Compounds - analysis Wool Wool - chemistry
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