Long-acting reversible contraception with etonogestrel implants in female macaques (Macaca mulatta and Macaca fascicularis)

IntroductionContraception is often required for management and population control purposes in group-housed and free-roaming non-human primates. Long-acting reversible contraceptives, including subdermal progestin-releasing implants, are preferred as they eliminate challenges associated with frequent...

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Main Authors: Annemiek Maaskant, Kimberly K. Scarsi, Lisette Meijer, Sandra Roubos, Annet L. Louwerse, Edmond J. Remarque, Jan A. M. Langermans, Marieke A. Stammes, Jaco Bakker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1319862/full