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Oestrous Cycle Pharmacological Manipulation - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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=== Pharmacological: Progestagens ===
=== Pharmacological: Progestagens ===
* Used to synchronize cyclic gilts and sows
* Difficult to treat group-fed animals, since it is contraindicated for pregnant animals and boars.
* Progestogens used are:
** Altrenogest
** Allytrenbolone
* Supress follicular maturation when fed daily at 15-20mg with no effect on the life span of corpora lutea.
* Feed for 18 days to achieve synchronization of oestrus 5-7 days after withdrawal.
=== Pharmacological: Gonadotrophins ===
=== Pharmacological: Gonadotrophins ===