Physiology and practice of induction and control of oestrus in cattle

Authors

  • J. F. Roche Department of Animal Husbandry & Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University College, Dublin, Ireland
  • M. Mihm Department of Animal Husbandry & Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University College, Dublin, Ireland
  • M. G. Diskin Teagasc, Belclare, Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1997no31.2p4-10

Keywords:

Graafian follicles, hormonal control, hormones, oestrus, ovaries, reviews, synchronization

Abstract

This paper reviews current knowledge about the dynamics of ovarian follicle waves in cattle and the hormones associated with them, and gives an account of the rationale for existing and new treatments to control these waves and to synchronize oestrus in order to improve reproductive performance.

Cover image of Volume 31.2 of the Bovine Practitioner: a photo of the Montréal waterfront in mid-afternoon

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Published

1997-05-01

How to Cite

Roche, J. F., Mihm, M., & Diskin, M. G. (1997). Physiology and practice of induction and control of oestrus in cattle. The Bovine Practitioner, 1997(31.2), 4–10. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1997no31.2p4-10

Issue

No. 31.2 (1997 May)

Section

Articles