In many nonprimate mammalian species, cyclical regression of the corpus luteum
(luteolysis) is caused by the episodic pulsatile secretion of uterine PGF2α, which acts either …

Although fertilization rate usually is very high when male fertility is normal, pregnancy rates
are below expectations when defined by the birth of live offspring in response to first service …

Studies on the control of PGF 2α secretion by hormone receptors in the ovine uterus based
on in vivo infusion experiments in the autotransplanted uterus are summarized. In addition …

Successful calving follows survival of the conceptus through embryonic and fetal
development (ovulation rate  fertilization rate  embryonic survival rate  fetal survival rate …

Peripheral plasma levels of the main blood plasma metabolite of PGF 2α (15-keto-13, 14-
dihydro-PGF 2α) and progesterone were investigated during the immediate, post-partum …

Oxytocin induces regression of corpora lutea when administered to several domestic
species1–3 and a role for endogenous oxytocin in controlling the ovarian cycle is supported …

Secretion of progesterone from the corpus luteum is required for normal pregnancy in all
domestic animals. However, if pregnancy does not occur following estrus and mating …

Overview M ANY excellent reviews have appeared that summarize follicular development
from the perspective of gonadotropin-induced follicular differentiation and steroid secretion …

Administration of oestradiol-17β benzoate on Days 9 and 10 of the oestrous cycle resulted in
episodic secretion of PGF-2α (as indicated by elevated circulating concentrations of 13, 14 …

In vivo and in vitro studies were conducted to determine the contribution of the bovine uterus
to concentrations of 15-keto-13, 14-dihydro-prostaglandin F2α (PGFM) in peripheral plasma …