The regulation of the timing of melatonin secretion in the sheep

Earl, Colin R.

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Type:	Thesis
Title:	The regulation of the timing of melatonin secretion in the sheep
Author:	Earl, Colin R.
Issue Date:	1989
School/Discipline:	Dept. of Animal Sciences
Abstract:	Addresses the nature of the central mechanisms involved in the regulation of the circadian pattern of secretion of the pineal hormone melatonin in the highly seasonal Suffolk breed of sheep. Provides new information on the behaviour of the onset and offset of melatonin secretion under different photoperiodic conditions.
Dissertation Note:	Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Animal Sciences, 1989
Subject:	Ewes Australia Reproduction. Suffolk sheep Reproduction Endocrine aspects Suffolk sheep Effect of light on Photoperiodism Biological rhythms Molecular aspects Pineal gland Physiology. Melatonin Physiological effect. Hormones Secretion
Description:	Includes bibliographical references (leaves 166-195) xxi, 195 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
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