<b>Reproductive cycles in white Karaman ewes: comparison of ovarian hormone secretion and reproductive behavior in non-pregnant and pregnant ewes in semi-intensive conditions

<b>Reproductive cycles in white Karaman ewes: comparison of ovarian hormone secretion and reproductive behavior in non-pregnant and pregnant ewes in semi-intensive conditions

The objective of this study was to characterize the reproductive cycle both endocrinologically and behaviorally in ewes. Blood samples were analyzed by EIA for progesterone (P4), and RIA for estradiol in order to determine the breeding strategy of non-pregnant (n = 11) and pregnant (n = 9) White Kar...

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Main Authors: Dilek Arsoy, Vedat Sağmanlıgil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editora da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (Eduem) 2018-10-01
Series:Acta Scientiarum: Animal Sciences
Subjects:
breeding season
estradiol
indigenous ewes
postpartum estrous
progesterone.
Online Access:http://periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/ActaSciAnimSci/article/view/39908

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