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Mature beef cows were actively immunized pre partum (N = 5) or post partum (N = 10) against a PGF-2 alpha-ovalbumin conjugate or against ovalbumin alone (control; N = 5). All cows in the control group exhibited first oestrous cycles which were of short duration (less than or equal to 12 days). Mean specific serum binding to [3H]PGF-2 alpha in the control group was consistently less than 1%. In the pre-partum PGF-2 alpha-immunized cows, lifespan and progesterone secretion of the first corpus luteum formed post partum was maintained for greater than 39 days. Specific serum binding to [3H]PGF-2 alpha in pre-partum and post-partum PGF-2 alpha-immunized cows was elevated. Lifespan of the first corpus luteum formed in post-partum PGF-2 alpha-immunized cows was short (less than 10 days; N = 1), normal (mean = 22 days; N = 4) or maintained (greater than 31 days; N = 5). Luteal lifespan was dependent upon serum PGF-2 alpha antibody titres, with cows exhibiting higher titres frequently having prolonged luteal lifespans after first ovulation. We conclude that active immunization of beef cows against PGF-2 alpha extends the lifespan and progesterone secretion of corpora lutea anticipated to be short-lived. These results support the concept that the shorter lifespan of some corpora lutea in post-partum cows is due to a premature release of PGF-2 alpha from the uterus.

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Effect of active immunization of pre-partum and post-partum cows against prostaglandin F-2 on lifespan and progesterone secretion of short-lived corpora lutea