Endocrine Causes of Seasonal and Lactational Anestrus in Farm Animals A Seminar in the CEC Programme of Co-ordination of Research on Livestock Productivity and Management, held at the Institut für Tierzücht und Tierverhalten, Mariensee, Bundesforschumgsanstalt für Landwirtschaft (FAL) October 2–3, 1984

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Ellendorff, F. (Editor), Elsaesser, F. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1985, 1985
Edition:1st ed. 1985
Series:Current Topics in Veterinary Medicine
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Preface
  • Session I: Seasonal Anestrus in the Ewe
  • Seasonal Anestrus — Problems and Perspectives
  • Endocrine Basis of Seasonal Anestrus in Sheep
  • Genetics and Physiology of Follicle Recruitment and Maturation During Seasonal Anestrus
  • Breed Differences in the Breeding Season in Sheep
  • Light Control of Reproduction in the Ewe
  • Effects of Melatonin on the Time of Onset of the Breeding Season in Different Breeds of Sheep
  • Induction of Ovulation in Anestrous Ewes Using Gonadotrophins
  • Induced Breeding in Anestrous Milking Ewes of Dairy Breeds: Comparison of Norgestomet, Medroxyprogesterone and Fluorogestone in Two Regimes of PMSG
  • Discussion
  • Session II: Seasonal Anestrus in the Sow and Mare
  • Stimulation of Ovarian Activity in the Pony Mare during Winter Anestrus
  • Practical Control of Anestrus in Thoroughbred Broodmares
  • Seasonal Anestrus in Wild Sows
  • Photoperiod and Fertility in the Pig
  • Discussion
  • Session III: Lactational Anestrus in the Pig
  • Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian Responses to Weaning — Retrospective Evidence for the Cause of Lactational Anestrus?
  • Endocrine Interactions During Lactational Anestrus in Sows
  • Relevance of Prolactin to Lactational and Post-Weaning Anestrus in the Sows
  • Effects of Bromocriptine Treatment During Lactational Anestrus in Pigs
  • Discussion
  • Session IV: Post Partum Anestrus
  • Post Partum Anestrus, Problems and Perspectives
  • Comparative Aspects of the Postpartum Period in Domestic Animals
  • Reproductive Potential During the Post Partum Period in Cows
  • Endocrine Mechanisms Contributing to Post Partum Anestrus in Dairy and Beef Cattle
  • Studies on the Endocrine and Environmental Factors Influencing Post Partum Acyclicity in Dairy Cows Based on Progesterone Profiles
  • Discussion
  • General Conclusions.-General Conclusions
  • List of Participants