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Pharmacological control of reproductive mechanisms in the equine female

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The compounds used to control reproductive phenomena in the equine species are similar to those in other species, except for doses and indications. Time of administration in relation to the oestrous cycle is very important for their efficacy. This chapter reviews first the effects of different chemicals used in experiments in the equine. Secondly, it describes their association in sequences of treatments for control of the time of ovulation. Thirdly, it illustrates how the precise knowledge of the physiological situation is necessary to control the induction of ovulation at the transition from anoestrus to cyclicity.

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  1. Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire, 23, chemin des Capelles, 31076, Toulouse Cédex, France

    Yves Ruckebusch

  2. Pharmacologie-Toxicologie, INRA, 180, chemin de Tournefeuille, 31300, Toulouse, France

    Pierre-Louis Toutain

  3. College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, 61801, Urbana, Illinois, USA

    Gary D. Koritz

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Palmer, E., Bour, B., Chevalier, F. (1983). Pharmacological control of reproductive mechanisms in the equine female. In: Ruckebusch, Y., Toutain, PL., Koritz, G.D. (eds) Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6604-8_38

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