Concentrations of follicle stimulating hormone associated with follicle selection, number of follicles, and ipsilateral vs contralateral relationships in mares

Diameter deviation or follicle selection during a follicular wave begins with continuous growth rate of F1 (dominant or selected follicle; DF) and decreasing growth rate of F2 (largest subordinate). Intraovarian patterns based on presence or absence of the DF and CL are DF −CL, DF, CL, and devoid (neither DF nor CL). The DF and CL relationships in a pair of ovaries are ipsilateral (DF−CL pattern and devoid pattern) and contralateral (DF pattern and CL pattern). The effects of patterns and relationships on F1, F2, and FSH during deviation were determined in 21 mare s.

Source: Theriogenology - February 24, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: O.J. Ginther, R.R. Domingues, S.V. Dangudubiyyam, E.R. Araujo Source Type: research