Administration of glycerol-based formulations in sheep results in similar ovulation rate to eCG but red blood cell indices may be affected

Administration of glycerol-based formulations in sheep results in similar ovulation rate to eCG but red blood cell indices may be affected

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to investigate the metabolic and osmotic effects of different doses of glycerol or a glycerol – propylene glycol mixture in Sarda sheep with the aim to identify those able to beneficially modify ewe’s metabolic status without harmful changes in red...

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Main Authors: Cristian Porcu, Francesca D. Sotgiu, Valeria Pasciu, Maria Grazia Cappai, Alicia Barbero-Fernández, Antonio Gonzalez-Bulnes, Maria Dattena, Marilia Gallus, Giovanni Molle, Fiammetta Berlinguer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Propylene glycol
Ovary
Insulin
Glucose
NEFA
Urea
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02418-z

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