Artificial insemination of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus): A trial with simple instruments based on criteria for estrous behaviors linked to changes in estradiol levels and follicle development

Herein, we report a case of pregnancy of a female bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) that was subjected to artificial insemination (AI) in water based on its estrous behavior using simple instruments. AI was performed on this female dolphin once or twice daily for 4 days at the detection of est...

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Main Authors: Shusaku SAWA, Narumi KAWAHIRO, Minami W. OKUYAMA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Society for Reproduction and Development 2024-12-01
Series:The Journal of Reproduction and Development
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jrd/71/1/71_2024-065/_pdf/-char/en
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