Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)-induced ovulation occurs later but with equal occurrence in lactating dairy cows: comparing hCG and gonadotropin-releasing hormone protocols

This study assessed the effects of two hormones, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), on ovulatory responses during different diestrous stages in lactating dairy cows. Estrous cycles of 21 cows were synchronized and were enrolled in stage 1 of the experiment....

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Main Authors: Tsung-Ching LIU, Chia-Tang HO, Kuang-Po LI, Chao-Chin CHANG, Jacky Peng-Wen CHAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Society for Reproduction and Development 2019-10-01
Series:The Journal of Reproduction and Development
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jrd/65/6/65_2019-037/_pdf/-char/en