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Physiol Behav

Title:		Hormonal substrate of estrous odor preference in beagles
Author(s):		Anisko JJ;
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Journal Title:		Physiol Behav
Year:		1977
Volume:		18
Issue:		1
Page Number:		13 - 17
DOI:		10.1016/0031-9384(77)90086-5
ISSN/ISBN:		0031-9384 (Print) 0031-9384 (Linking)
Abstract:		"The effect of testosterone propionate (TP), injected during pregnancy and/or implanted on Days 1-3 of postpartum, on a behavioral preference for estrous vaginal secretions was assessed in beagles. Males castrated in adulthood and intact, untreated males were used to test the attractability of vaginal secretions. Intact and castrated males showed a marked preference for estrous vaginal secretions. Castrated males showed a greater preference for estrous secretions following treatment with TP. Further, females treated with TP before and/or after birth also showed a marked preference for estrous vaginal secretions. The results suggest that the preference for estrous odor is a sexually dimorphic pattern which depends upon developmental and concurrent androgenic stimulation for its manifestation. eng"
Keywords:		"Animals Castration Dogs Estradiol/pharmacology *Estrus Female Male Pheromones/*physiology Pregnancy Sex Attractants/*physiology Sexual Behavior, Animal/drug effects/*physiology Smell/*physiology *Social Behavior Testosterone/pharmacology Vagina/metabolism;"
Notes:		"MedlineAnisko, J J eng Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. 1977/01/01 Physiol Behav. 1977 Jan; 18(1):13-7. doi: 10.1016/0031-9384(77)90086-5"