Establishment and maintenance of pregnancy after embryo transfer in ovariectomized mares treated with progesterone |
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Authors: | K Hinrichs P L Sertich E Palmer R M Kenney |
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Affiliation: | Section of Reproductive Studies, New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square 19348. |
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Abstract: | Pregnancy was established and maintained after embryo transfer in 3 ovariectomized mares treated with progesterone only. Four ovariectomized mares were used as recipients, and 7 transfers were performed. Progesterone in oil, 300 mg i.m. daily, was given starting 5 days before transfer of a 7-day embryo. If the mare was pregnant at 20 days, progesterone treatment was continued to 100 days of gestation. The 3 pregnant mares carried to term and delivered live foals with normal parturition, lactation and maternal behaviour. No differences were seen between pregnant and non-pregnant ovariectomized mares in jugular plasma concentrations of oestrogen, LH or FSH from day of transfer (Day 7) to Day 20. Pregnant ovariectomized mares showed a rise in LH, reflecting production of horse CG, starting at Day 36. Oestrogen values remained low until Day 50. |
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