Discrimination of bovine estrus-related odors by mice

Journal of Ethology

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 147-151

  Sankar, R ^a   Archunan, G ^a  

^a BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Bovine; Estrus; Odor discrimination; Pheromone; Vaginal fluid

Indexed keywords

BOVINAE;

EID: 23944449302     PISSN: 02890771     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10164-004-0140-4     Document Type: Article

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