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Effect of altrenogest on litter size in primiparous sows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 November 2017

D.J. Baker
Affiliation:
Hoechst UK Ltd Walton Manor Milton Keynes MK7 7AJ
A.R. Peters
Affiliation:
Hoechst UK Ltd Walton Manor Milton Keynes MK7 7AJ
G. Gettinby
Affiliation:
University of Strathclyde , Glasgow Gl 1XM
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Extract

Aitrenogest (17 α -allyl-17-hydroxyestra-4,9,11-trien-3-one; Regumate Porcine; Hoechst Animal Health) is a synthetic progestagen which has been used to control and synchronise the ovarian cycle particularly in cyclic gilts. However progestagens have also been used in various species to induce and synchronise the first ovulation post partum. The present study was undertaken to determine the effect of altrenogest treatment on the reproductive performance of primiparous sows.

Type
Genetics and Reproduction
Copyright
Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1990

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