Ultrasound imaging improves hormone therapy strategies for induction of ovulation and in vitro fertilization in the endangered dusky gopher frog (Lithobates sevosa) | Zendy

Katherine M. Graham | Zendy; Cecilia J. Langhorne | Zendy; Carrie K. Vance | Zendy; Scott T. Willard | Zendy; Andrew J. Kouba | Zendy

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Ultrasound imaging improves hormone therapy strategies for induction of ovulation and in vitro fertilization in the endangered dusky gopher frog (Lithobates sevosa)

Author(s) -

Katherine M. Graham,

Cecilia J. Langhorne,

Carrie K. Vance,

Scott T. Willard,

Andrew J. Kouba

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

conservation physiology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.942

H-Index - 37

ISSN - 2051-1434

DOI - 10.1093/conphys/coy020

Subject(s) - biology , endangered species , human fertilization , in vitro fertilisation , ovulation , lithobates , zoology , hormone , fishery , ecology , endocrinology , anatomy , embryo , amphibian , habitat

Hormone therapies were tested for efficacy to induce ovulation in the dusky gopher frog. The number of eggs produced, and cleavage rates following IVF were compared between treatments. Ultrasound was explored as a complementary tool to hormone therapy. Findings are critical to enhancing conservation and broodstock production for reintroduction programs. Editor: Steven Cooke

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