Species Hormone assays Reproductive stages Samples Citations Giant panda Estrogens Estrone sulfate Estrus Urine Dehnhard et al. (2006), Durrant et al. (2006), Hodges et al. (1984), Hama et al. (2008),…
© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014William V. Holt, Janine L. Brown and Pierre Comizzoli (eds.)Reproductive Sciences in Animal ConservationAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology75310.1007/978-1-4939-0820-2_2 2. “Mayday Mayday Mayday”, the Millennium Ark Is Sinking! Steven L. Monfort1 (1)…
Main effects and comments Annelida These species produce and respond to estrogens. Numerous EDCs activate or antagonise the estrogen receptors (ER) and modulate vitellogenin production (Keay and Thornton 2009;…
© Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014William V. Holt, Janine L. Brown and Pierre Comizzoli (eds.)Reproductive Sciences in Animal ConservationAdvances in Experimental Medicine and Biology75310.1007/978-1-4939-0820-2_1 1. Reproductive Science as an Essential Component of Conservation Biology William V. Holt1 ,…
Bednarsek N, Tarling GA, Bakker DCE, et al. Extensive dissolution of live pteropods in the southern ocean. Nat Geosci. 2012. doi:10.1038/NGEO1635. Berthold P. Bird migration: a general survey. Oxford: Oxford…
Common name Species Reference Atlantic cod Gadus morhua Star et al. (2011) Chinese alligator Alligator sinensis Star et al. (2011) Galapagos tortoise Chelonoidis nigra Loire et al. (2013) Saker falcon…
CHAPTER 7 Alimentary System and the Peritoneum, Omentum, Mesentery, and Peritoneal Cavity* Howard B. Gelberg Introduction The alimentary system is a long and complex tube that varies in its construction and…
CHAPTER 18 Female Reproductive System and Mammary Gland* Robert A. Foster The reproductive system is arguably the most important system for the survival of a species. In production animals, reproduction is…
CHAPTER 9 Respiratory System, Mediastinum, and Pleurae Alfonso López Diseases of the respiratory system (respiratory apparatus) are some of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in animals and a major…
CHAPTER 12 Endocrine System* Krista M.D. La Perle Structure and Function Endocrine glands are collections of specialized cells that synthesize, store, and directly release their secretions, such as polypeptides, steroids, and…
