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Oestrous Cycle Pharmacological Manipulation - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 13:02, 12 September 2008
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=== Control in the Breeding Period ===
=== Control in the Breeding Period ===
* During the natural breeding period, manipulation is mainly carried out to treat fertility disorders.
** Prolonged oestrus can be treated with a Progesterone Rleasing Intravaginal Device (PRID)
** A persistent corpus luteum can be treated with prostaglandins.
* Other reasons for manipulation include:
** Shortening anoestrus after foaling
** Synchronizing oestrus in a group of mares
===== Pharmacological: Progestogens =====
===== Pharmacological: Progestogens =====