Deslorelin acetate implant induces transient sterility and behavior changes in male olive baboon (Papio anubis): A case study

J Med Primatol. 2020 Dec;49(6):344-348. doi: 10.1111/jmp.12479. Epub 2020 Jun 10.

Abstract

This case study evaluates the effects of a 4.7 mg deslorelin acetate implant on one male olive baboon (Papio anubis). Implantation induces transient azoospermia after which the subject was able to conceive again. Behavior was also impacted with a decrease in our proxies of aggressiveness and sexual arousal.

Keywords: aggressive behavior management; captive management; fertility management; hormonal suppression; non-human primate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aggression / drug effects*
  • Animals
  • Contraception / veterinary
  • Contraceptive Agents, Male / administration & dosage*
  • Contraceptive Agents, Male / pharmacology
  • Fertility / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Papio anubis / physiology*
  • Sexual Behavior, Animal / drug effects*
  • Social Behavior*
  • Triptorelin Pamoate / administration & dosage
  • Triptorelin Pamoate / analogs & derivatives*
  • Triptorelin Pamoate / pharmacology

Substances

  • Contraceptive Agents, Male
  • Triptorelin Pamoate
  • deslorelin