The role of the adrenal glands in regulating onset of winter fur growth in mink (Mustela vison).

The role of the adrenal glands in regulating onset of winter fur growth in mink was investigated in long-term adrenalectomized animals. Bilateral adrenalectomy of adult female standard dark mink between June 23 and July 11, 1990, initiated onset of winter fur growth approximately 6 weeks earlier than controls. One month following completion of the winter fur growth in adrenalectomized mink, molting and growth of a new coat was observed. The type of pelage that grew as a result of the second growth wave was less dense than the normal summer or winter fur. However, this renewed hair growth suggests that adrenal hormones not only inhibit the onset of winter fur growth but also influence the duration of inactivity following each period of hair growth. Administration of deoxycorticosterone as a mineralocorticoid supplement had no effect on initiation of fur growth. It would appear that adrenal hormones are part of the mechanism through which photoperiod regulates fur growth in the mink. The identity of the adrenal hormones and their site of action is unknown.

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