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Relationship between MTNR1A melatonin receptor gene polymorphism and seasonal reproduction in different goat breeds.
Animal reproduction science - 1 Jan 2009
Carcangiu V, Vacca G M, Mura M C, Dettori M L, Pazzola M, Luridiana S, Bini P P
Abstract excerpt
The reproductive activity of goats bred in temperate latitude follows a seasonal pattern, influenced by annual variation in day length. Daily variation in pineal melatonin secretion is the neuroendocrine signal recognized by animals through the link between this hormone and melatonin receptor 1a...
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