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Overview of Hormonal Control of Estrus

By

Juan E. Romano

, DVM, PhD, DACT, International Goat Research Center, College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, Prairie View A&M University

Reviewed/Revised Apr 2021

Hormones are commonly used to manipulate the estrous cycle. The major indications for hormonal control of estrus are to induce luteolysis, induce ovulation of a mature follicle, suppress estrus, induce cyclicity in anestrous animals, and superovulate cyclic animals. Effective treatments for these manipulations of the estrous cycle vary between species. Additionally, a number of treatments currently lack regulatory approval; prescribing veterinarians should follow label instructions and adhere to relevant laws and regulations.

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