Effect of administration of progesterone and oestrogen on litter size in pigs.
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Progesterone and oestrone alone or in combination were administered to sows during early gestation. A dose of 25 mg progesterone and 12-5 mug oestrone injected together for 10,5 or 2 consecutive days during the implantation interval caused increased litter size at term.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of reproduction and fertility
دوره 48 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1976