Alternative methods for feline fertility control: Use of melatonin to suppress reproduction

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

Volumn 17, Issue 9, 2015, Pages 753-757

  Kutzler, Michelle A ^a  

^a OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CARICA PAPAYA; DAUCUS; FELIDAE;

MELATONIN;

ANIMAL; CAT; CONTRACEPTION; DRUG EFFECTS; FEMALE; MALE; PROCEDURES; REPRODUCTION; VETERINARY;

ANIMALS; CATS; CONTRACEPTION; FEMALE; MALE; MELATONIN; REPRODUCTION;

EID: 84940035522     PISSN: 1098612X     EISSN: 15322750     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1098612X15594988     Document Type: Review

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