Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Use of a synthetic GnRH analog to induce reproductive activity in canaries (Serinus canaria).
- Journal:
- Journal of avian medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Robbe, Domenico et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science · Italy
- Species:
- bird
Abstract
In this study, we evaluated the effects of a transcutaneously administered gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog (lecirelin) on the reproductive activity of the canary (Serinus canaria). Two groups of 20 pairs of canaries were treated with increasing concentrations of lecirelin delivered in a cream vehicle; one group was exposed to a natural photoperiod, and the other group received additional photostimulation. Two groups of 10 pairs of canaries served as controls; one group was exposed to an artificially lengthened photoperiod, and the other group was maintained under a natural photoperiod and treated with a nonmedicated cream vehicle. In all canaries treated with lecirelin, the onset of reproductive activity occurred significantly earlier than in either control group.
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