Title: | Effect of 5alpha-androst-16-en-3-one on oxytocin release in oestrous sows |
Author(s): | Mattioli M; Galeati G; Conte F; Seren E; |
Address: | "Istituto di Fisiologia Veterinaria Universita degli Studi di Bologna Via Belmeloro, 8/2, 40126 Bologna, Italy" |
DOI: | 10.1016/0093-691x(86)90047-6 |
ISSN/ISBN: | 0093-691X (Print) 0093-691X (Linking) |
Abstract: | "The effect of an aerosol containing 5alpha-androst-16-en-3-one on oxytocin release in the sow was studied. The snouts of six estrous sows were sprayed with the aerosol for 2 sec. Blood samples were collected through indwelling vena cava canulas. The aerosol released oxytocin in all the sows tested. Maximum values, ranging from 24 to 101 pg oxytocin/ml plasma were recorded within 8 min of the treatment. A possible positive effect of the pheromonal stimulation on pigs' fertility is hypothesized" |
Notes: | "PubMed-not-MEDLINEMattioli, M Galeati, G Conte, F Seren, E eng 1986/03/01 Theriogenology. 1986 Mar; 25(3):399-403. doi: 10.1016/0093-691x(86)90047-6" |