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The distribution of corpora lutea and ovarian follicular development in pregnant goats.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20349023     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The main objective of the study was to determine the number of growing follicles (diameter>or=4 mm) with regards to the distribution of corpora lutea (CL) on the ovaries in pregnant goats. Growing follicles with a diameter greater than 5 mm i.e. large follicles were also recorded and analyzed. Daily ultrasonography (USG) examinations of ovaries were made in six Polish White Goats starting from the day of estrus detection (December/January) until parturition (May/June). An individual profile of follicular growth during the entire pregnancy was recorded for every goat. Three goats with CL present only on one ovary were included into group CL/0, and the three other goats with CL on both ovaries were in CL/CL group. The mean numbers of growing (52.0+/-11.3) and large (21.0+/-7.1) follicles during the entire pregnancy in group CL/0 were significantly (p<or=0.05) higher than those of group CL/CL (growing follicles: 30.0+/-2.8, large follicles: 10.0+/-2.8). The mean numbers of growing (13.7+/-2.1) and large (4.4+/-0.9) follicles on the CL-bearing ovary were significantly (p<or=0.01) lower than those on the CL-free ovary (growing follicles: 41.0+/-7.0, large follicles: 18.0+/-5.0). In conclusion, the distribution of CL in the ovaries affected a number of growing follicles during caprine pregnancy. The majority of growing follicles during this period was observed on the CL-free ovaries.
Authors:
Tomasz Schwarz; Edward Wierzcho?
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Reproductive biology     Volume:  10     ISSN:  1642-431X     ISO Abbreviation:  Reprod Biol     Publication Date:  2010 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-29     Completed Date:  2010-06-07     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101160559     Medline TA:  Reprod Biol     Country:  Poland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  53-66     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pig and Small Ruminants Breeding, University of Agriculture in Krakow, al. Mickiewicza 24/28, 30-059 Krak?w, Poland. rzschwar@cyfronet.krakow.pl
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Corpus Luteum / growth & development*
Female
Goats / physiology*
Ovarian Follicle / growth & development*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Animal / physiology*
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