Estrus detection in the bitch with a progesterone rapid test (EIA)--a sensible supplement to vaginal cytology

Vaginal smears were taken from 42 bitches and the results were compared with serum levels of progesterone, which were measured by a radioimmunoassay as well as by a qualitative enzyme-immunoassay. With the enzyme-immunoassay it was possible to differentiate low progesterone levels (less than 3.9 ng/...

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Published inTierarztliche Praxis Vol. 19; no. 2; p. 197
Main Author Laiblin, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.04.1991
Subjects
Animals
Dogs - physiology
Estrus Detection - methods
Female
Fertilization
Immunoenzyme Techniques
Progesterone - blood
Radioimmunoassay
Vaginal Smears - veterinary
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Summary:Vaginal smears were taken from 42 bitches and the results were compared with serum levels of progesterone, which were measured by a radioimmunoassay as well as by a qualitative enzyme-immunoassay. With the enzyme-immunoassay it was possible to differentiate low progesterone levels (less than 3.9 ng/ml) and high progesterone levels (greater than 4.2 ng/ml). Timing of insemination or mating of the bitches using both methods showed good pregnancy rates.
ISSN:0303-6286