Communication by Olfactory Signals in Rabbits

Melo, Angel I.; González‐Mariscal, Gabriela

doi:10.1016/s0083-6729(10)83015-8

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“…Several specialized glands in or around the skin of rabbits produce externally released odiferous secretions that are important in social and sexual behavior modulation 101 , 102 , 103 . These include the submandibular (chin or mental) skin gland; the inguinal gland complex (brown and white glands); and the anal (rectal, perirectal) glands.…”

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“…Submandibular gland secretions are thought to function primarily as territorial markers. Rabbits distribute the secretions by rubbing their chins against inanimate objects and even other rabbits; this “chinning” behavior is more common in males 101 , 103 . The submandibular gland is unpaired but multilobed, with a large central and two smaller lateral lobes; each lobe has an excretory duct opening onto the external skin 102 .…”

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International Harmonization of Nomenclature and Diagnostic Criteria (INHAND): Nonproliferative and Proliferative Lesions of the Rabbit

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The INHAND (International Harmonization of Nomenclature and Diagnostic Criteria for Lesions Project (www.toxpath.org/inhand. asp) is a joint initiative of the Societies of Toxicologic Pathology from Europe (ESTP), Great Britain (BSTP), Japan (JSTP) and North America (STP) to develop an internationally accepted nomenclature for proliferative and non-proliferative lesions in laboratory animals. The purpose of this publication is to provide a standardized nomenclature for classifying microscopic lesions observed in most tissues and organs from the laboratory rabbit used in nonclinical safety studies. Some of the lesions are illustrated by color photomicrographs. The standardized nomenclature presented in this document is also available electronically on the internet (http://www.goreni.org/). Sources of material included histopathology databases from government, academia, and industrial laboratories throughout the world. Content includes spontaneous lesions as well as lesions induced by exposure to test materials. Relevant infectious and parasitic lesions are included as well. A widely accepted and utilized international harmonization of nomenclature for lesions in laboratory animals will provide a common language among regulatory and scientific research organizations in different countries and increase and enrich international exchanges of information among toxicologists and pathologists.

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Section: Section 8: Skinmentioning

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International Harmonization of Nomenclature and Diagnostic Criteria (INHAND): Nonproliferative and Proliferative Lesions of the Rabbit

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“…During the breeding season (May to July: [ 7 , 27 ]), enlarged sebaceous glands and oily substances with a sweet aroma are observed in the back skin of male bears [ 26 ]. Apocrine glands that seem to secrete pheromones [ 1 , 9 , 19 ] were also observed in the back skin of male brown bears [ 20 , 26 ]. However, whether apocrine gland secretions are associated with seasonal changes remains unknown.…”

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Testicular regulation of seasonal change in apocrine glands in the back skin of the brown bear (<i>Ursus arctos</i>)

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Yanagawa

et al. 2018

The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

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Brown bears communicate with other individuals using marking behavior. Bipedal back rubbing has been identified as a common marking posture. Oily substances are secreted via enlarged sebaceous glands in the back skin of male bears during the breeding season. However, whether apocrine gland secretions are associated with seasonal changes remains unknown. The present study aimed to identify histological and histochemical changes in the secretory status and the glycocomposition of the apocrine glands in the back skin of male bears in response to changes in seasons and/or reproductive status. The apocrine glands of intact males during the breeding season were significantly larger and more active than those of castrated males during the breeding season and those of intact males during the non-breeding season. Lectin histochemical analyses revealed a more intense reaction to Vicia villosa agglutinin (VVA) in the cytoplasm, mainly Golgi zones of apocrine cells during the breeding season among castrated, compared with intact males. Positive staining for VVA was quite intense and weak in intact males during the non-breeding and breeding seasons, respectively. Ultrastructural analysis revealed VVA positivity in the Golgi zone, especially around secretory granules in apocrine cells. Changes in lectin binding might reflect a change in the secretory system in the apocrine cells. The present histological and histochemical findings of changes in the secretory status and glycocomposition of the apocrine glands according to the season and reproductive status suggest that these glands are important for chemical communication.

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“…Kits produce ultrasonic vocalizations in anticipation of nursing (Schuh et al, 2004), but production of a mammary pheromone, identified as 2-methyl-but-2-enal, is a much more important form of communication between the doe and her kits, release of which directly stimulates kits to suckle (Melo and González-Mariscal, 2010). Minor grunts accompanied by flattened ears, tail erection, or thumping may precede biting or scratching by aggressive animals.…”

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Rodent and Rabbit Welfare in the Research Environment

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2014

Laboratory Animal Welfare

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Communication by Olfactory Signals in Rabbits

Cited by 23 publications

References 67 publications

International Harmonization of Nomenclature and Diagnostic Criteria (INHAND): Nonproliferative and Proliferative Lesions of the Rabbit

International Harmonization of Nomenclature and Diagnostic Criteria (INHAND): Nonproliferative and Proliferative Lesions of the Rabbit

Testicular regulation of seasonal change in apocrine glands in the back skin of the brown bear (<i>Ursus arctos</i>)

Rodent and Rabbit Welfare in the Research Environment

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