Hair Testosterone and Cortisol Concentrations in Pre- and Post-Rut Roe Deer Bucks: Correlations with Blood Levels and Testicular Morphometric Parameters
The roe deer is a seasonally breeding species with a reproductive cycle regulated by endogenous rhythms and photoperiod-sensitivity. Sexually mature bucks show hormonal and testicular activation during the reproductive season, with a peak in the rut period, and following gradual involution. Hair is...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/7/113 |