Use of native chicken breeds (Gallus gallus domesticus) for the development of suitable methods of Cantabrian capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus cantabricus) semen cryopreservation.
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.742
Abstract: BACKGROUND The Cantabrian capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus cantabricus) is critically endangered. This subspecies has the lowest genetic variability and it is in regression. It belongs to Phasianidae family; therefore, the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) could… read more here.
Keywords: chicken; capercaillie; tetrao urogallus; urogallus cantabricus ... See more keywords
Adrenocortical activity, measured via feather corticosterone, affects semen quality but not blood plasma prolactin in the capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus L.)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10344-025-01900-z
Abstract: Capercaillie populations are experiencing worrying decline in several European countries, better knowledge of the factors affecting their reproductive success is therefore much needed. Chronic stress is a major cause of infertility in wild animals used… read more here.
Keywords: prolactin; prl; corticosterone; semen quality ... See more keywords