Abstract:
An investigation was conducted to determine the effects of supplementing hCG at mating time on luteal function, conceptus growth, placentation and reproductive performance in Texel×Clun Forest ewe lambs. After oestrus synchronisation with progestagen sponges and PMSG ewe lambs were treated either with normal saline (n=102) or 150 IU of hCG (n=105) at mating time. At 25 days after mating 24 animals were slaughtered from each group to determine embryo viability and placental development. hCG significantly (P
Description:
Khan, T. H., Hastie, P. M., Beck, N. F. G., Khalid, M. (2003). hCG treatment on day of mating improves embryo viability and fertility in ewe lambs. Animal Reproduction Science, 76, (1-2), 81-89