Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research. 2008; 9 (4): 324-329
in English
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ABSTRACT
Ovarian follicle response and corpus luteum formation following induction of ovulation using gonadotropin-releasing hormone [GnRH] analogues and luteinizing hormone [LH] in Bactrian camel were characterized. Bactrian camels with a mature follicle [13-19.6 mm] received 1] natural porcine LH [25 mg, IV, n = 4], 2] Buserelin [20 microg, IV, n = 4] and 3] Alarelin [25 microg, IM, n = 4]. Daily ultrasonography and blood samplings were conducted between day -3 and +15 of the experiment [day 0 = Induction of ovulation]. Data were analyzed by univariat analysis with repeated measures analysis included in the model. Following treatment, mature follicle ovulated within 2 days and a new follicle wave emerged after 2-3 days. New mature follicle reached a size of 13.5 +/- 0.14 mm by day 12. Corpus luteum was detected on day 6 and reached the maximum size of 19.73 +/- 0.81 mm on day 9. Progesterone concentration initiated to increase on day 5, reached maximum concentration on day 9 and decreased significantly on day 11. In conclusion, due to the lack of significant difference among treatment groups [P>0.05], Alarelin may be considered as a drug of choice for inducing ovulation in Bactrian camel because of its effectiveness, simple route of administration [IM vs. IV], lower price, and local availability:
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Ovary
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Ovulation Induction
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Progesterone
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Luteinizing Hormone
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Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
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Buserelin
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Ovarian Follicle
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Iran. J. Vet. Res.
Year:
2008
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