Effect of testosterone on antler growth in yearling male reindeer

1. The effect of exogenous testosterone on ander growth in yearling male reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) was tested. 2. Testosterone (33 mg/kg) inhibited antler growth, and in one animal induced cleaning and subsequent casting of the antlers. This animal grew a new set of antlers, which were...

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Main Author: Morten Ryg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1983-05-01
Series:Rangifer
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Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/475