Relationship among Serum Progestagens, Cortisol, and Prolactin in Pregnant and Cycling Asian Elephants in Thailand

Relationship among Serum Progestagens, Cortisol, and Prolactin in Pregnant and Cycling Asian Elephants in Thailand

The aim of this study was to examine relationships among serum progestagens, cortisol, and prolactin in pregnant and normal cycling Asian elephants living in tourist camps in northern Thailand. Samples were collected twice a month for 22 months from nine elephants. Of those, four were pregnant (24.3...

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Main Authors: Patcharapa Towiboon, Kanokporn Saenphet, Chatchai Tayapiwattana, Siriwan Tangyuenyong, Gen Watanabe, Sittidet Mahasawangkul, Janine L. Brown, Chatchote Thitaram
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
progestagens
cortisol
prolactin
pregnancy
ovarian cycle
Asian elephant
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/5/244

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