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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Possible induction by estrous cows of pheromone production in penmates
Author(s):		Hradecky P;
Address:		"Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Texas A&M University, 77843, College Station, Texas"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1989
Volume:		15
Issue:		3
Page Number:		1067 - 1076
DOI:		10.1007/BF01015200
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"The primary attractive odors of estrous cows apparently induced production of secondary attractive odors in penmates. Presence of both odors was reflected by the bull's olfactory behavior. The inducing effect was strongest on the day of estrus and the day before. The information content of the primary and secondary odors was different since a sexually experienced bull was able to distinguish olfactorily between estrous and nonestrous cows. The secondary odors attracted at least transient bull's interest, resulting in sniffing, urine tasting, and flehmen reactions, but not mounting attempts. The induced production of attractive odors and lack of precise smell discrimination in penmates may lead to erroneous detection of estrus in cows and heifers that show false estrous signs without corresponding changes in their reproductive organs. Similar factors may be involved in triggering mounting among feedlot steers (buller steer syndrome)"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINEHradecky, P eng 1989/03/01 J Chem Ecol. 1989 Mar; 15(3):1067-76. doi: 10.1007/BF01015200"