An attempt to advance seasonal reproductive activity in stoats (Mustela erminea) by use of an artifical photoperiod: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours at Lincoln University

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An attempt to advance seasonal reproductive activity in stoats (Mustela erminea) by use of an artifical photoperiod: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the Degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours at Lincoln University

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To develop reproductive control technologies for wild stoat (Mustela erminea) populations there is a requirement for year-round breeding in captive animals. This study tested the hypothesis that a long-day photoperiod applied to stoats during winter months would stimulate reproduction in these animals. Adult stoats (12 males and 12 females) were captured from the wild during summer and autumn. From 14 May half of the animals were subjected to artificial lighting, which reached 16 h/day on 30 ...

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Thesis

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Other

Date created

2004

Creator

McLane, Duncan N.

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https://hdl.handle.net/10182/11785

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Mustela erminea / mustelids / stoat / reproductive cycle / delayed implantation / photoperiod / faecal steroid analysis / Animal Reproduction / Wildlife and Habitat Management

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