CellWell record HH-509064
Regulatory Mechanisms and Safety Evaluation of Exogenous Progesterone for Suppression of Rutting Behavior in Male Sika Deer (Cervus nippon)
Peize Du; Xinyu Peng; Huansheng Han; Fanzhi Kong; Lieping Zhao; Zhen Zhang; Liying Sun; Wenxi Qian
2026
In plain language
In 12 male sika deer, a single progesterone injection significantly reduced rutting aggression and mating behavior over 60 days, with no detectable organ toxicity.
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