Female reproductive tract abnormalities in European hares (Lepus europaeus) in Australia

Philip Stott, Nicole Wight

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Abstract

Populations of European hare (Lepus europaeus) are in decline in Europe, and populations in Australia remain at low densities. Populations are sensitive to size of the breeding stock, which is influenced by fertility in the females. From 1996 to 1999, a total of 272 adult female hares from three Australian populations were dissected and their reproductive systems examined for abnormalities. Cystic endometrial hyperplasia was relatively common and often accompanied by hydrosalpinx. Extrauterine fetuses, neoplasms, pseudopregnancies, and resorptions also were found. However, although pseudopregnancies and resorptions were found in young adults (
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)696-703
JournalJournal of Wildlife Diseases
Volume40
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2004
Externally publishedYes

Research Keywords

  • European hare
  • European rabbit
  • Fertility
  • Lepus europaeus
  • Oryctolagus cuniculus
  • Phytoestrogen

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