Oestrous Cycle Pharmacological Manipulation - Anatomy & Physiology
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Introduction
The manipulation of normal cyclic activity ensures optimum production or is convenient for the herdsmen or owner. In the case of seasonal breeders, it allows them to breed out of season, or to advance the onset of cyclic activity. There are also advantages in ensuring all animals in a group come into oestrus at the same time for ease of management. There are two methods of oestrus synchronisation. One is physiological manipulation of the oestrous cycle, and the other pharmacological manipulation of the cycle. Various factors must be considered before deciding which method to use. These factors will be specific to the type of production unit and species, also the stage of the natural oestrous cycle in the animal/herd involved.