Effects of pre-synchronization using combinations PGF2α and (or) GnRH on pregnancy rates of Ovsynch- and Cosynch-treated lactating Holstein cows

Animal Reproduction Science

Volumn 76, Issue 1-2, 2003, Pages 51-60

  DeJarnette, J M ^a   Marshall, C E ^a  

^a Select Sires Inc   (United States)

Author keywords

Cosynch; Estrus synchronization; GnRH; Ovsynch; Pre synch

Indexed keywords

BOS TAURUS;

GONADORELIN; PROSTAGLANDIN F2 ALPHA;

ANIMAL; ANIMAL DISEASE; ARTICLE; ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION; CATTLE; ESTRUS; ESTRUS CYCLE; FEMALE; LACTATION; METHODOLOGY; PARITY; PHYSIOLOGY; PREGNANCY; PREGNANCY RATE; PUERPERIUM; SEASON; TIME;

ANIMALS; CATTLE; DINOPROST; ESTRUS; ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION; FEMALE; GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE; INSEMINATION, ARTIFICIAL; LACTATION; PARITY; POSTPARTUM PERIOD; PREGNANCY; PREGNANCY RATE; SEASONS; TIME FACTORS;

EID: 0038546384     PISSN: 03784320     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s0378-4320(03)00033-2     Document Type: Article

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