Effect of the dominant follicle on regression of its subordinates in heifers

Autor: O. J. Ginther, C.A. Smith, K. Kot, G. P. Adams
Rok vydání: 1993
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Zdroj: Canadian Journal of Animal Science. 73:267-275
ISSN: 1918-1825
0008-3984
DOI: 10.4141/cjas93-029
Popis: The relationship between a dominant follicle of a follicular wave and the suppression of subordinate follicles was studied during the first postovulatory wave (Wave 1) in Holstein heifers. The dominant follicle (largest follicle) was cauterized or a sham-operation was done on day 3 (day 0 = ovulation) using seven heifers per group. In the cautery group, compared to the controls, the largest subordinate follicle attained a larger diameter (11 7 vs 8 0 mm; P
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