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Parturition Pharmacological Manipulation - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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===== PGF2α Analogue =====
===== PGF2α Analogue =====
* Administer 2 days before the mean [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|gestation]] of the herd.
* Administer 2 days before the mean [[Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology#Gestation|gestation]] of the herd.
* Causes luteolysis to remove the progesterone block keeping the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|uterus]] quiescent.
* Causes luteolysis to remove the progesterone block keeping the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|uterus]] quiescent.
* 97% will farrow within 36 hours
* 97% will farrow within 36 hours
==== Short Acting Corticosteroids ====
==== Short Acting Corticosteroids ====
* Administer on day 144 of [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|gestation]].
* Administer on day 144 of [[Reproductive System - Anatoym & Physiology#Gestation|gestation]].
* Induces lambing in ~48 hours.
* Induces lambing in ~48 hours.
* Risks delivery of low weight lambs.
* Risks delivery of low weight lambs.