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Avian Breeding, Ovulation and Oviposition - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 12:37, 4 July 2008
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== Endocrine Control ==
== Endocrine Control ==
* In females, FSH is mainly responsible for follicular growth.
* Developing follicles produce Oestrogen from Theca and interstitial cells and Progesterone from Granulosa cells.
* Increasing levels of Oestrogen stimulate an LH surge to cause the follicle to split and release the primary oocyte.
* Oestrogen mobilizes calcium from the bone, increasing plasma concentrations for egg formation.
* Progesterone secretion continues to inhibit further ovulation and stimulate behavioural changes associated with broodiness and incubation.
* Prolactin stimulates the production of crop milk in male and female columbiformes.
* Oviposition is controlled by prostaglandins and Arginine Vasotocin.
== Oviposition ==
== Oviposition ==