Abstract
AbstractFive male fallow deer, who were at the time of casting their first antlers, were maintained in a barn with artificial light control. The daylength sequence applied simulated an amplitude which was normal for 52° latitude, but each cycle lasted only 6 months. This photoperiod produced a doubling in frequency of morphogenetic and connected physiological values so that three complete antler cycles were reached within 19 months. Increase in levels of alkaline phosphatase and in concentrations of total‐cholesterol (TC) and low‐ and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C and HDL‐C) followed the frequency of light alterations and correlated well with antler formation. On the other hand, an increase in neck circumference as well as increase of creatinine levels correlated well with the hard antler period of fertility as well.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callSimilar Papers
More From: Journal of Experimental Zoology
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
