Induction of ovulation and ovarian characteristics of prepubertal gilts treated with human chorionicgonadotropin or kisspeptin
In view of its similar structure and function to luteinizing hormone (LH), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) has conventionally been used as the main hormone to induce estrus and ovulation in sows. Recently, it has been demonstrated that the neuropeptide kisspeptin is associated with pituitary LH r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Instituto de Zootecnia
2016-03-01
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| Series: | Boletim de Indústria Animal |
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| Online Access: | http://revistas.bvs-vet.org.br/bia/article/view/30167 |