Influence of the test situation on pup retrieval behavior of normal and undernourished lactating rats
Undernutrition of dams and pups disrupts the retrieval efficiency of mothers. However, if the mothers are assessed in their home cages, they spend more time with their litters. In the present study the effect of test conditions on pup retrieval behavior of mothers receiving a 25% (well-nourished gro...
Main Authors: | Rocha J.B.T., Soares F.A.A., de Mello C.F. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica
2002-01-01
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Series: | Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2002000100013 |
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