Non-invasive assessment of fecal glucocorticoid and androgen metabolites in the pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis)

Authors: Gabriella L. Flacke, Linda M. Penfold, Franz Schwarzenberger, Graeme B. Martin, César A. Rosales-Nieto, Monique C. J. Paris

Publication/Journal: General and Comparative Endocrinology

Keywords: acth challenge, cortisol, enzyme immunoassay (eia), Fecal steroid hormone metabolites, Pygmy hippo, testosterone

2023

Fecal glucocorticoid metabolites as an indicator of adrenocortical activity in Arctic foxes (Vulpes lagopus) and recommendations for future studies

Authors: Malin Larm, Anne Lene Hovland, Rupert Palme, Anne-Mathilde Thierry, Andrea L Miller, Arild Landa, Anders Angerbjörn, Nina E Eide

Publication/Journal: Polar Biology

Keywords: arctic fox, fecal glucocorticoid

2021

Sexual maturation in the sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis)

Authors: Terri L. Roth, Paul R. Reinhart, John S. Romo, Dedi Candra, Andriansyah Suhaery, Monica A. Stoops

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: follicle, pregnane, progesterone, testosterone, ultrasonography

2013

The effects of sex, age and commensal way of life on levels of fecal glucocorticoid metabolites in spiny mice (Acomys cahirinus)

Authors: M. Novakova, R. Palme, H. Kutalova, L. Jansky, D. Frynta

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: adrenocortical activity, commensalisms, feces, glucocorticoids, mating systems, non-invasive monitoring, rodents, social stress, sociality, welfare

2008

Fecal steroid analysis of female giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) reproductive condition and the impact of endocrine status on daily time budgets

Authors: Susan M. del Castillo, Meredith J. Bashaw, Marilyn L. Patton, Randy R. Rieches, Fred B. Bercovitch

Publication/Journal: General and Comparative Endocrinology

Keywords: fecal assay, feeding strategies, giraffe, progesterone, reproductive strategies, time budgets

2005

Analyzing corticosterone metabolites in fecal samples of mice: a noninvasive technique to monitor stress hormones

Authors: Chadi Touma, Rupert Palme, Norbert Sachser

Publication/Journal: Hormones and Behavior

Keywords: acth challenge, adrenocortical activity, behavioral science, circadian rhythm, corticosterone, dexamethasone suppression, feces, mouse, noninvasive monitoring, steroid metabolites

2004

Reproductive endocrine patterns in captive female and male red wolves (Canis rufus) assessed by fecal and serum hormone analysis

Authors: S. L. Walker, W. T. Waddell, K. L. Goodrowe

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: canidae, canis rufus, estrogen, feces, luteinizing-hormone, progestagen, serum

2002

Identification of progesterone and 5α-dihydroprogesterone (5α-DHP) in zebras by two-dimensional high-performance liquid chromatography and their dependence on the state of reproduction

Authors: Franz Klima, Marlies Rohleder, Martin Dehnhard, Heinrich H. D. Meyer

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: 5α-dihydroprogesterone, gestagens, pregnancy, progesterone, zebra

1999

Reproductive cycle length and pregnancy in the southern white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) as determined by fecal pregnane analysis and observations of mating behavior

Authors: M. L. Patton, R. R. Swaisgood, N. M. Czekala, A. M. White, G. A. Fetter, J. P. Montagne, R. G. Rieches, V. A. Lance

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: captive breeding, estrus, radioimmunoassay, rhinoceros

1999

Assessment of ovarian function in the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) by measurement of 5α-reduced progesterone metabolites in serum and urine

Authors: M. Heistermann, B. Trohorsch, J. K. Hodges

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: hormone excretion, luteal function, non-invasive monitoring, ovarian cycle, urine

1997

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