Blue light from light-emitting diodes directed at a single eye elicits a dose-dependent suppression of melatonin in horses
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
- 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.
Author(s)
CM Walsh, RL Prendergast, JT Sheridan
Publication Year:
2013
Number of Citations:
64
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