Application of Felid Hair for Non-Invasive Tracking of Animal Reproductive Status and Adrenal Activity

Hair can be a useful matrix to examine the hormonal status of an animal, although it is difficult to correlate the results to a specific time point. The aim of this study was to evaluate seasonal changes in cortisol and testosterone levels in the hair of four feline species (lynx, <i>Lynx lynx...

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Main Authors: Sergey V. Naidenko, Galina S. Alekseeva, Polina S. Klyuchnikova, Mariya N. Erofeeva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/20/2792