Studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian sheep by means of an Enzyme Immunoassay Technique; a review

Reviews aspects of several studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian Menz sheep in which plasma progesterone concentrations were monitored. The radioimmunoassay (RTA) technique has been used for determining progesterone concentration in blood and milk (Pope et al 1976; Holdsworth 1980), b...

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Main Authors: Mukasa-Mugerwa, E., Mutiga, E.R., Girma, A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation 1992
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/33137
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description Reviews aspects of several studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian Menz sheep in which plasma progesterone concentrations were monitored. The radioimmunoassay (RTA) technique has been used for determining progesterone concentration in blood and milk (Pope et al 1976; Holdsworth 1980), but it requires the use of radioisotopes, expensive equipment and special arrangements for the disposal of waste. In contrast, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is equally accurate, safer and uses less costly equipment. Moreover, commercial ELISA kits are available and some of these can be used qualitatively, making the procedure suitable for field application in the tropics. Table 1 gives summaries of the effect of nutrition and treatment for endoporasites on the trait. Altogether, 50 oestrus period were either detected by rams or confirmed from progesterone profiles.
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spelling CGSpace331372025-12-08T10:29:22Z Studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian sheep by means of an Enzyme Immunoassay Technique; a review Mukasa-Mugerwa, E. Mutiga, E.R. Girma, A. sheep animal performance reproduction enzymes radioimmunoassay progesterone endocrinology genetics molecular biology biotechnology Reviews aspects of several studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian Menz sheep in which plasma progesterone concentrations were monitored. The radioimmunoassay (RTA) technique has been used for determining progesterone concentration in blood and milk (Pope et al 1976; Holdsworth 1980), but it requires the use of radioisotopes, expensive equipment and special arrangements for the disposal of waste. In contrast, the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is equally accurate, safer and uses less costly equipment. Moreover, commercial ELISA kits are available and some of these can be used qualitatively, making the procedure suitable for field application in the tropics. Table 1 gives summaries of the effect of nutrition and treatment for endoporasites on the trait. Altogether, 50 oestrus period were either detected by rams or confirmed from progesterone profiles. 1992 2013-07-03T05:26:07Z 2013-07-03T05:26:07Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/33137 en Limited Access Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Reproduction, Fertility and Development;4(5): 523-532
spellingShingle sheep
animal performance
reproduction
enzymes
radioimmunoassay
progesterone
endocrinology
genetics
molecular biology
biotechnology
Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
Mutiga, E.R.
Girma, A.
Studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian sheep by means of an Enzyme Immunoassay Technique; a review
title Studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian sheep by means of an Enzyme Immunoassay Technique; a review
title_full Studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian sheep by means of an Enzyme Immunoassay Technique; a review
title_fullStr Studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian sheep by means of an Enzyme Immunoassay Technique; a review
title_full_unstemmed Studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian sheep by means of an Enzyme Immunoassay Technique; a review
title_short Studies on the reproductive performance of Ethiopian sheep by means of an Enzyme Immunoassay Technique; a review
title_sort studies on the reproductive performance of ethiopian sheep by means of an enzyme immunoassay technique a review
topic sheep
animal performance
reproduction
enzymes
radioimmunoassay
progesterone
endocrinology
genetics
molecular biology
biotechnology
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