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Oestrus induction in unisexually grouped mice by multiple short-term exposures to males

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Oestrus induction and synchronization (the Whitten effect) were achieved in unisexually grouped female mice by short-term (10 and 30 min) exposure to conspecific males.

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  1. Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, 221005, Varanasi, India

    B. K. Gangrade & C. J. Dominic

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The investigations were supported by funds from the University Grants Commision and the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.

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Gangrade, B.K., Dominic, C.J. Oestrus induction in unisexually grouped mice by multiple short-term exposures to males. Experientia 39, 431–432 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01963166

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