Efficacy of a prostaglandin analogue in reproduction in the anestrous mare |
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Authors: | DR Lamond JR Buell WS Stevenson |
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Institution: | 1. Institute of Agriscience and Nutrition, Syntex Research 3401 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto, California, USA;2. Rancho Jonata, Buellton, California, USA;3. P.O. Box 164, Buellton, California, USA |
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Abstract: | A prostaglandin F analogue was studied in anestrous mares: a dose-response study; a study in mares presumed pregnant; and a field evaluation of effective doses in breeding establishments. A dose of 2.0mg given by single subcutaneous injection to mares with initial plasma progesterone levels greater than 1.0ng/ml, caused luteolysis on the basis of decline in plasma progesterone concentrations. Follicle maturation leading to ovulation, accompanied by estrus, was observed, and fertility at mating either by natural service or artificial insemination was satisfactory. A dose of 1.0mg was generally effective for luteolysis, but pregnancy rates were lower than after 2.0mg. A proportion of mares which had less than 1.0mg of plasma progesterone at the time of injection ovulated and became pregnant. |
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