Enhancing bull sexual behavior using estrus-specific molecules identified in cow urine

Le Danvic, Chrystelle; Gérard, Olivier; Sellem, Eli; Ponsart, Claire; Chemineau, Philippe; Humblot, Patrice; Nagnan, Patricia

Document type :

Article dans une revue scientifique

DOI :

10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.02.004

Permalink :

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12210/18477

Title :

Enhancing bull sexual behavior using estrus-specific molecules identified in cow urine

Author(s) :

Le Danvic, Chrystelle [Auteur]
Unité de Glycobiologie Structurale et Fonctionnelle - UMR 8576 [UGSF]
Gérard, Olivier [Auteur]
Laboratoire de cytogénétique (UNCEIA/INRA)
Sellem, Eli [Auteur]
Laboratoire de cytogénétique (UNCEIA/INRA)
Ponsart, Claire [Auteur]
Laboratoire de cytogénétique (UNCEIA/INRA)
Chemineau, Philippe [Auteur]
Physiologie de la reproduction et des comportements [Nouzilly] [PRC]
Humblot, Patrice [Auteur]
Laboratoire de cytogénétique (UNCEIA/INRA)
Nagnan, Patricia [Auteur]
Unité de Glycobiologie Structurale et Fonctionnelle UMR 8576 [UGSF]

Journal title :

Theriogenology

Volume number :

Pages :

1381-1388

Publication date :

2015-06

ISSN :

0093691X

English keyword(s) :

Cow
Estrus
Urine
Chemical signal
Bull
Sexual behavior

HAL domain(s) :

Chimie/Chimie théorique et/ou physique

English abstract : [en]

Deficiencies in bull mating behavior have implications for bovine artificial insemination activities. The aim of this study was to identify the compounds present in fluids emitted by cows during estrus, which could enhance ...
Show more >Deficiencies in bull mating behavior have implications for bovine artificial insemination activities. The aim of this study was to identify the compounds present in fluids emitted by cows during estrus, which could enhance bull libido. Chemical analysis of urine samples from cows led to the characterization of molecules varying specifically at the preestrous and estrous stages. The synthetic counterpart molecules (1,2-dichloroethylene, squalene, coumarin, 2-butanone, oleic acid) were used to investigate the biological effects on male sexual behavior and sperm production. When presented to males, 2-butanone and oleic acid synthetic molecules significantly lowered mounting reaction time and ejaculation time (−33% and 21% after 2-butanone inhalation, respectively, P < 0.05). The “squalene +1,2-dichloroethylene” combination induced a 9% increase of sperm quantity (P < 0.05). This study suggests that the identified estrous-specific molecules could be part of the chemical signals involved in male and female mating behavior and may be used for a wide range of applications. The identification of these molecules may have implications for the cattle breeding industry.Show less >

Language :

Anglais

Audience :

Non spécifiée

Administrative institution(s) :

CNRS
Université de Lille

Collections :

Unité de Glycobiologie Structurale et Fonctionnelle (UGSF) - UMR 8576

Research team(s) :

Glycobiologie de l’olfaction

Submission date :

2020-02-12T15:12:35Z
2021-03-18T15:11:04Z

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