Ann. Méd. Vét., 2003, 147 (5), pp 291 - 313 Physiology of reproduction and endocrinology in cervids. A reviewDrion P.V., Hanzen C., Wirth D., Beckers J.F., Leboeuf B., Ropstad E., Balligand M., Bauvir E., Gabriel A., Collin B.Abstract :
Knowledge about cervids are rapidly growing. This work aims to present the more recent scientific information on reproductive physiology and endocrinology of the cervids: anatomy of the genital tract, length of breeding season, parameters and endocrinology of the reproductive cycle, endocrinology of pregnancy. It also aims to highlight differences between cervids and domestic ruminants such as embryonic diapause observed in Capreolus capreolus. Get the PDF Contact person : pvdrion@ulg.ac.be |