Seasonal Effects on Body Condition and Characteristics of the Estrous Cycle in Captive Asian Elephants (<i>Elephas maximus</i>) in Thailand: A Retrospective Study

Seasonal Effects on Body Condition and Characteristics of the Estrous Cycle in Captive Asian Elephants (<i>Elephas maximus</i>) in Thailand: A Retrospective Study

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of season on the body condition score (BCS), the characteristics of the estrous cycle (luteal phase [LPL], follicular phase [FPL], estrous cycle [ECL] lengths, and the start of the luteal phase [SLP] and follicular phase [SFP]), and progesterone l...

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Main Authors: Yuqing Yang, Padet Tummaruk, Taweepoke Angkawanish, Warangkhana Langkaphin, Kaywalee Chatdarong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
Asian elephants
body condition score
estrous cycle
overweight
progesterone
season
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/7/1133

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