Abstract

Summary

This paper discusses the use of blue light to suppress melatonin production in horses, which can be used to manipulate the breeding season of mares.
Categories

Categories

Hormone regulation: The paper discusses the use of blue light to suppress melatonin production in horses, a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness.
Reproductive health: The paper discusses the use of blue light to manipulate the breeding season of mares.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper discusses the design of a light mask that delivers blue light to one or both eyes of a horse.
Authors

Author(s)

CM Walsh, RL Prendergast, JT Sheridan
Publication Date

Publication Year

2013
Citations

Number of Citations

64
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