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Lactation - Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* Oxytocin exibits a local positive feedback effect in the hypothalamus to trigger maternal behaviour and the maternal bonding process. Hence stimulating the cervix of a foster ewe to trigger the Fergessons reflex and thus trigger oxytocin release makes accepting the orphaned lamb more likely.
* Oxytocin exibits a local positive feedback effect in the hypothalamus to trigger maternal behaviour and the maternal bonding process. Hence stimulating the cervix of a foster ewe to trigger the Fergessons reflex and thus trigger oxytocin release makes accepting the orphaned lamb more likely.
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