Induction of ovulation and ovarian characteristics of prepubertal gilts treated with human chorionicgonadotropin or kisspeptin

In view of its similar structure and function to luteinizing hormone (LH), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) has conventionally been used as the main hormone to induce estrus and ovulation in sows. Recently, it has been demonstrated that the neuropeptide kisspeptin is associated with pituitary LH r...

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Published in:	Boletim de indústria animal Vol. 73; no. 1
Main Authors:	NATAL, F. L. N, MELO, A. J. F, JIMENEZ FILHO, D. L, DUARTE, K. M. R, ALVAREZ, R. H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Portuguese
Published:	2016
Subjects:	gonadotropin releasing hormone ovulation sexual maturity Swine
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