The beneficial effects of dietary fiber on the reproductive performance and welfare of sows
have been discussed broadly, but few researches examined the causal changes and the …

The knowledge of reproductive physiology is of paramount importance to guide reproductive
management and to make possible future application of assisted reproduction techniques …

Behavioral expressions and biochemical composition of body exudates are significantly
altered in concert with the endocrine status, which are all clear indicators of physiological …

Musk is a secreted external hormone or information compound that is stored in musk scent
glands of the males of species within the family Moschidae, such as Moschus berezovskii …

Introduction The gut microbiota closely relates to host health, whereas the relationship
between gut microbiota and testosterone during the development of Meishan male pigs …

This study was investigated to determine the faecal volatiles, steroid hormones and their
correlation with behavioural signs during oestrous cycle in sheep (Ovis aries). This …

Pheromones play a pivotal role in intra-species communication for reproduction and social
behavior in a variety of mammals, such as boars. For boars, saliva is a rich source of …

Simple Summary Day length is a critical environmental factor for gonadal development in
animals. However, related studies on male pigs are limited. The present study investigated …

Chemical signals deposited in feces play an important role in intraspecific and interspecific
communication of many mammals. We collected fresh feces of adult wolves from wild …

Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, including the
regulation of the reproductive system and steroid sex hormones. Throughout the normal …