Downregulation of testicular function in the goat by altrenogest

Abstract Background The present study investigated whether the administration of the progestin altrenogest provides noninvasive, temporary, and reversible suppression of gonadal function in the goat as a potential alternative to chirurgical castration, which is related with irreversibility, risks of...

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Main Authors: Lisa Mihsler-Kirsch, Henrik Wagner, Klaus Failing, Axel Wehrend
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02845-6