An intraovarian mechanism that enhances the effect of an FSH surge on recovery of subordinate follicles in heifers

The effect of the future dominant follicle (DF), corpus luteum (CL), and side (left ovary, LO; right ovary, RO) on FSH-induced recovery (increase in diameter) of regressing subordinate follicles was studied in heifers. The DF of wave 2 and the largest subordinate follicle remained intact (controls, n = 14 heifers) or were ablated (n = 14 heifers) on a mean of 13 d postovulation when the DF was ∼ 10 mm (hour 0). Concentration of FSH (P

Source: Domestic Animal Endocrinology - October 26, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: O.J. Ginther, M.A.R. Siddiqui, J.M. Baldrighi, E.R. Araujo Source Type: research