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K Kask1, K Odensvik, H Kindahl
1Estonian Agricultural University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kreutzwaldi 62, Tartu EE 2400, Estonia.
Abstract:
The pattern of the main metabolite of prostaglandin (PG) F2alpha was recorded following a nonsurgical embryo transfer technique in 9 mares under field conditions in Estonia. Three patterns were observed. Two of them were characterised by PG release, thereas the third was not. A tendency towards a shortened cycle was seen in 3 mares. Observations were made regarding the manipulation of the uterus as being normal or difficult to perform. In general, mares where the procedure was considered difficult were also found to have a PG release.
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