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Luteolytic effect of prostaglandin F2X in Boran and Boran X Friesian cross-bred heifers

The luteolytic effect of prostaglandin F2á (PGF2á) during the confirmed luteal phase of the oestrous cycle was evaluated in ten Boran and ten Boran x Friesian cross-bred heifers. Following injection with 25mg Lutalyse, animals were bled every 6 h for 96 h and plasma progesterone (P4) determined by...

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Main Authors: Mutiga, E.R., Mukasa-Mugerwa, E., Tegegne, Azage
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1993
Subjects:
cattle
breeds
crossbreds
heifers
oestrous cycle
prostaglandins
progesterone
oestrous synchronization
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66848
Summary:The luteolytic effect of prostaglandin F2á (PGF2á) during the confirmed luteal phase of the oestrous cycle was evaluated in ten Boran and ten Boran x Friesian cross-bred heifers. Following injection with 25mg Lutalyse, animals were bled every 6 h for 96 h and plasma progesterone (P4) determined by the ELISA technique. Borans had significantly (p

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