Pheromone compositions and their use to modify behavior in different vertebrate species

摘要

A composition comprising Androstenone is described for the modification of undesirable or harmful stress-related behaviors or other behaviors or physiology in a variety of vertebrate species, as well as methods of using the compositions in vertebrates from a species different than the species in which the Androstenone is a naturally occurring pheromone.

主权项

1. A method of modifying behavior in a horse comprising: administering a pheromone composition to the horse as needed for a period of time, the composition comprising between about 0.001% and about 1% (w/w) of Androstenone, or a synthetic version thereof, and between about 0.5% and 99.99% (w/w) of at least one carrier solvent, wherein the amount of Androstenone administered to the horse is between about 1.0 pg/mL to about 1.0 g/mL, and wherein head shy behavior in the horse is reduced.