A chemical in llama semen responsible for inducing ovulation in females has been identified and, surprisingly, it is a protein already known for its role in promoting the growth and survival of nerve cells in many species1. The protein — nerve growth factor (NGF) — is also found in human semen, suggesting that it may play a previously unsuspected role in human fertility.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Germany Reviewing Animal Welfare Standards
"We have to keep going and continue to develop the standards of modern animal husbandry steadily - in a dialogue on the research with farmers and consumers."
The symposium "10 Years of the State Target for Animal Protection" saw scientists, farmers and representatives of animal protection groups come together.
"Talking to each other instead of talking about each other - that's my clear vision on animal welfare and animal husbandry.
"All of us to hear the arguments of others and to check their own arguments," said Ms Aigner.
The symposium "10 Years of the State Target for Animal Protection" saw scientists, farmers and representatives of animal protection groups come together.
"Talking to each other instead of talking about each other - that's my clear vision on animal welfare and animal husbandry.
"All of us to hear the arguments of others and to check their own arguments," said Ms Aigner.
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