Evaluation of seasonal changes of serum and plasma estradiol-17β, progesterone and testosterone in dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) by chemiluminescence

Aim: The purpose of the research was to test and validate an innovative and safe chemiluminescence method to evaluate sexual hormones in serum and plasma samples of Tursiops truncatus. Materials and Methods: The research was performed on 9 bottlenose dolphins entertained in Oltremare and in Zoomari...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Santo Fragalà, Pietro Medica, Francesco Grande, Irene Vazzana, Esterina Fazio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2015-08-01
Series:Veterinary World
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.8/August-2015/6.pdf