Administration of Beta-Nerve Growth Factor during the Preovulatory Stage Improves Endocrine and Luteal Function in Dairy Heifers

Administration of Beta-Nerve Growth Factor during the Preovulatory Stage Improves Endocrine and Luteal Function in Dairy Heifers

The neurotrophin beta-nerve growth factor (NGF), which is present in the semen of different mammals, elicits potent ovulatory and luteotrophic actions in llamas following systemic administration. Here, we determine if purified NGF given intramuscularly (IM) during the preovulatory stage affects the...

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Main Authors: Gonzalo Gajardo, Luis Paiva, Cesar Ulloa-Leal, Ximena Valderrama, Gerardo López, Albert Carrasco, Alejandra Isabel Hidalgo, Mauricio E. Silva, Patricio I. Palma, Marcelo H. Ratto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
neurotrophin
pregnancy
bovine
reproductive biotechnology
artificial insemination
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/6/1004

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