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Prostaglandin F 2α release associated with an embryo transfer procedure in the mare
Author(s) -
KASK K.,
ODENSVIK KRISHNA,
KINDAHL H.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
equine veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 2042-3306
pISSN - 0425-1644
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1997.tb03125.x
Subject(s) - prostaglandin f2alpha , embryo , prostaglandin , metabolite , uterus , embryo transfer , horse , andrology , chemistry , biology , medicine , endocrinology , microbiology and biotechnology , paleontology
Summary The pattern of the main metabolite of prostaglandin (PG) F 2α was recorded following a nonsurgical embryo transfer technique in 9 mares under field conditions in Estonia. Three patterns were observed. Two of them were characterised by PG release, thereas the third was not. A tendency towards a shortened cycle was seen in 3 mares. Observations were made regarding the manipulation of the uterus as being normal or difficult to perform. In general, mares where the procedure was considered difficult were also found to have a PG release.;