Prostaglandins and reproduction in female farm animals

Prostaglandins impact on ovarian, uterine, placental, and pituitary function to regulate reproduction in female livestock. They play important roles in ovulation, luteal function, maternal recognition of pregnancy, implantation, maintenance of gestation, microbial-induced abortion, parturition, post...

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Published in:The veterinary journal (1997) 2006-03, Vol.171 (2), p.206-228
Main Authors: Weems, C.W., Weems, Y.S., Randel, R.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
animal physiology
animal reproduction
Animals
Animals, Domestic - physiology
biochemical pathways
Cattle
Corpus luteum
embryo implantation
Embryo Implantation - physiology
embryogenesis
estrous cycle
estrus
Female
female reproductive system
females
follicular development
Horses
Implantation
literature reviews
livestock
luteolysis
Luteolysis - physiology
metabolism
Oestrous synchronization
Ovarian Follicle - physiology
Ovulation
Parturition
Parturition - physiology
physiological regulation
Placenta
Postpartum
postpartum period
Pregnancy
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins - physiology
Reproduction
Reproduction - physiology
Sheep
Swine
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Summary:Prostaglandins impact on ovarian, uterine, placental, and pituitary function to regulate reproduction in female livestock. They play important roles in ovulation, luteal function, maternal recognition of pregnancy, implantation, maintenance of gestation, microbial-induced abortion, parturition, postpartum uterine and ovarian infections, and resumption of postpartum ovarian cyclicity. Prostaglandins have both positive and negative effects on reproduction; they are used to synchronize oestrus, terminate pseudopregnancy in mares, induce parturition, and treat retained placenta, luteinized cysts, pyometra, and chronic endometritis. Improved therapeutic uses for prostaglandins will be developed when we understand better their involvement in implantation, maintenance of luteal function, and establishment and maintenance of pregnancy.
ISSN:1090-0233
1532-2971
DOI:10.1016/j.tvjl.2004.11.014