Exogenous eFSH, follicle coasting, and hCG as a novel superovulation regimen in mares

• Published in: Journal of equine veterinary science Vol. 26; no. 6; pp. 262 - 270
• Main Authors: Welch, S.A., Denniston, D.J., Hudson, J.J., Bruemmer, J.E., McCue, P.M., Squires, E.L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.06.2006
• Subjects: animal breeding; animal reproduction; eFSH; embryo recovery; embryogenesis; female reproductive system; follicle coasting; follicle-stimulating hormone; follicular development; hormonal regulation; human chorionic gonadotropin; luteinizing hormone; mares; new methods; ovarian follicles; superovulation; eFSH; embryo recovery; superovulation

The objective of this study was to evaluate various equine follicle-stimulating hormone (eFSH) treatment protocols and the effect of “follicle coasting” on ovulation and embryo recovery rates in mares. Cycling mares (n = 40) were randomly assigned to one of four groups 7 days after ovulation: (1) 12...