Estrogenicity of captive southern white rhinoceros diets and their association with fertility
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Date Issued
2016Author
Tubbs, Christopher W.Moley, Laura A.
Ivy, Jamie A.
Metrione, Lara C.
LaClaire, Sydney
Felton, Rachel G.
Durrant, Barbara S.
Milnes, Matthew R.
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General and Comparative EndocrinologyVolume
238Start page
32End page
38
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001664801630123XAbstract
…In this study, we investigate the role of dietary phytoestrogens in this reproductive phenomenon by characterizing activation of southern white rhinoceros (SWR) estrogen receptors (ESRs) 1 and 2 by diet items from nine North American institutions and comparing female SWR fertility to total diet estrogenicity. Of the diet items tested, alfalfa hay and soy and alfalfa-based commercial pellets were found to be the most potent activators of SWR ESRs.…Type
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© 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.ygcen.2016.05.004
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