A reproductively efficient beef cow herd is fundamental to meeting the protein and
specifically, red meat demand of an ever increasing global population. However, attaining a …

Simple Summary Stress is present in several management activities of beef and dairy cattle,
leading to health and productive losses to the herd. Therefore, strategies are warranted to …

Pheromones are found throughout the living world and are a primal form of communication.
These chemical messengers are transported outside the body and have a direct …

The hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis is the key regulator of female reproductive
functions. HPO axis integrates internal and external signals to coordinate reproductive …

This chapter covers the basics of the “buck effect” or “male effect” which is very useful for
improving reproduction efficiency in animals. The chapter starts with an introduction to the …

In this study, the effect of buck presence on serum progesterone, estrogen and FSH levels
during the premating in 20 female Akkeçi goats was investigated. The goats were assigned …

The literature concerning the issue of canine sex pheromones includes reports presenting
completely conflicting opinions about the chemical composition of the canine urine in the …

Urinary signals play an important role in communication between the individuals of the same
species. The present study observed the response of mature male and female Rattus rattus …

The attempts of identification of sex pheromones playing crucial role in creation and
modulation of the sexual behavior have been taken in many various domestic and wild …

Pheromones play a pivotal role in the reproductive and behavioural management of
livestock, influencing various physiological and behavioural responses within and across …