Anatomy and PhysiologyWikiAnt and Phys Banner.png
()Map REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM (Map)
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE TRACT
OESTROUS CYCLE



Introduction

Factors Influencing Reproduction

Hormones

Environment

Nutrition

Manipulation of the Oestrous Cycle in Various Species

Sheep

Factors to Consider Before Deciding which Method to Use

Physiological: The Ram Effect

Pharmacological: Progestagens

Intravaginal Sponges

Pharmacological: Prostaglandins

Pharmacological: Melatonin

Cow

Controlling Oestrous

Pharmacological: Prostaglandins

Pharmacological: Progestagens

Mare

Reasons to Control the Oestrous Cycle

Control in the Transition Period

Control in the Breeding Period

Inducing Ovulation

Sow

Pharmacological: Progestagens

Pharmacological: Gonadotrophins

Bitch

Pharmacological: Progesterone

Pharmacological: Synthetic Progestagens

Proligestone (PRG)

Pharmacological: Testosterone

Queen

Pharmacological: hCG

Pharmacological: Androgens

Pharmacological: Synthetic Progesterone