| Characterization of oestrous induction response, oestrous duration, fecundity and fertility in Awassi ewes during the non-breeding season utilizing both CIDR and intravaginal sponge treatments. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19210661 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The aim of this study was to investigate characterization of oestrous response, onset of induced oestrus, oestrous duration, fecundity and fertility in Awassi ewes treatment with intravaginal sponges and Controlled Intravaginal Drug Release (CIDR) devices in combination with pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG) under local environmental conditions during the non-breeding season. A total of 62 ewes were divided into three groups. Group CIDR (n = 20) was treated with CIDR devices for 12 days and 400 IU PMSG was injected upon removal of the CIDR. For ewes in Group Sponge (SP) (n = 24), 30 mg fluorogestone acetate was administered to the sheep for 12 days and 400 IU PMSG was injected upon withdrawal of the sponge. Group Control (CON) (n = 18) served as a control group and received no treatment. Adult, intact and sexually experienced Awassi rams were introduced to all groups at the time when the intravaginal devices were removed. There were no significant differences in terms of oestrous response (CIDR: 90%, SP: 87.5%), time to onset of oestrus and duration of induced oestrus between the CIDR and SP groups. The oestrous response of treatment groups was significantly greater (p < 0.05) than in the control ewes. There were no significant differences in pregnancy (CIDR: 70%, SP: 70.8%), lambing (CIDR: 85%, SP: 79.2%) and fecundity rates between ewes treated with CIDR and those treated with sponges. However, pregnancy and lambing rates were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in ewes treated with CIDR or sponges when compared with those in the control group. It was concluded that it is possible to induce fertile oestrus, successful pregnancy and lambing with the treatment of either CIDR or intravaginal sponge in combination with PMSG in Awassi ewes during the non-breeding season. |
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Authors:
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N Ozyurtlu; I Kucukaslan; Y Cetin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article Date: 2008-12-30 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene Volume: 45 ISSN: 1439-0531 ISO Abbreviation: Reprod. Domest. Anim. Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-30 Completed Date: 2010-09-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9015668 Medline TA: Reprod Domest Anim Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 464-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Dicle, Diyarbakir, Turkey. nozyurtlu@dicle.edu.tr |
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Administration, Intravaginal Animals Breeding Estrus / drug effects, physiology* Female Fertility / physiology* Flurogestone Acetate / administration & dosage Gonadotropins, Equine / administration & dosage* Pregnancy Seasons Sheep / physiology* Time Factors |
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0/Gonadotropins, Equine; 2529-45-5/Flurogestone Acetate |
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