Nasal administration of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) elicits sperm production in Fowler’s toads (Anaxyrus fowleri)

Nasal administration of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) elicits sperm production in Fowler’s toads (Anaxyrus fowleri)

Abstract Background Declining amphibian populations around the world necessitate the establishment of captive assurance colonies as a hedge against extinction. For species that are difficult to breed in captivity, assisted reproductive techniques, such as treatment with exogenous hormones, are neces...

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Main Authors: Allison R. Julien, Andrew J. Kouba, David Kabelik, Jean M. Feugang, Scott T. Willard, Carrie K. Kouba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Zoology
Subjects:
Amphibian
Toad
Captive-breeding
Hormones
Sperm
Reproduction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40850-019-0040-2

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