Assessment of progesterone profiles and postpartum onset of luteal activity in spring calving Hereford beef suckler cattle

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reproduction is the single greatest factor limiting beef cattle production. Previous research on beef suckler luteal activity has largely focused on the mechanisms, and duration, of postpartum anoestrus. However, the temporal pattern...

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Main Authors: Waldmann Andres, Ropstad Erik, Reksen Olav, Lystad Marit L, Martin Adam D, Nafstad Ola, Karlberg Knut
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/52/1/42