Induction of sexual activity in male and female farmed ostriches (Struthio camelus) with GnRH implant

The annual photoperiodic changes are the most important factor controlling the reproductive activity in birds. A single subcutaneous implant of a slow-release GnRH analogue induced the seasonal reproductive activity in both sex of farmed ostriches. Significant increase in annual egg production and c...

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Main Authors: Giovanni M. Lacalandra, Fabio Silvestre, Giovanni Pagana, Michele Nicassio, Giulio Aiudi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/124