Some potential uses of prostaglandins in domestic animals

Authors

  • W. D. Oxender Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824
  • B. E. Sequin Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1975no10p2-6

Keywords:

Abortion, ewes, Fertility, MARES, Oestrus, Ovulation, Parturition, prostaglandins, Pyometra, Reviews, estrus, mare, Bos, Bovidae, ruminants, Artiodactyla, mammals, vertebrates, Chordata, animals, eukaryotes, Equus, Equidae, Perissodactyla, Ovis, cows

Abstract

This review discusses the use of prostaglandin F2 alpha in cows, mares and ewes for synchronizing oestrus and ovulation. Its clinical uses include induced abortion, induced parturition and treatment of anoestrus females. In cows it also appears to induce luteolysis, uterine drainage and oestrus in cases of postpartum pyometra.

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1975-11-01

How to Cite

Oxender, W. D., & Sequin, B. E. (1975). Some potential uses of prostaglandins in domestic animals. The Bovine Practitioner, 1975(10), 2–6. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1975no10p2-6

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