【Objective】This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of exogenous RF-amides related peptide 3(RFRP-3)and melatonin(MLT)on the growth and reproductive performance of male Kunming mice at the beginning of estrus,and the relationship between them.【Method】Male Kunming mice at the beginning of estrus were given normal saline,exogenous RFRP-3,MLT,and a mixture of RFRP-3 and MLT,respectively.The effects on average weight gain,average feed intake,feed gain ratio(F/G),testicular development,the secretion levels of serum growth hormone...