15-Ketodihydro-PGF<sub>2α</sub>, Progesterone and Cortisol Profiles in Heifers after Induction of Parturition by Injection of Dexamethasone
<p/> <p>In order to study rapid changes in 15-ketodihydro-PGF<sub>2α</sub>, cortisol and progesterone in the period preceding parturition in cattle, pre-term parturition was induced in 4 late pregnant heifers. Parturitions were induced by 2 intramuscular injections of 20 mg d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2001-03-01
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| Series: | Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica |
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| Online Access: | http://www.actavetscand.com/content/42/1/151 |