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Ovarian follicular dynamics and hormonal secretory profiles in guanacos (Lama guanicoe).
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Animal reproduction science [Anim Reprod Sci] 2010 May; Vol. 119 (1-2), pp. 63-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Nov 18. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The objective of the present study was to describe ovarian activity in 11 adult non-mated guanacos, evaluated every second day for 40 days by transrectal ultrasonography and by plasma estradiol-17beta and progesterone concentrations. An inverse relationship (r = -0.29, P < 0.001) was observed between the diameter of the largest ovarian follicle and the total number of follicles indicating that follicular growth in guanacos occurs in waves. The mean duration of follicular wave was 15.1 +/- 4.2 days with a range from 9 to 26. The follicular growth phase was 7.0 +/- 2.4 days, the static phase 3.0 +/- 1.2 days, the regression phase 5.2 +/- 2.1 days and the inter-wave interval was 12.6 +/- 5.6 days. The maximum follicular diameter in each follicular wave was 10.2 +/- 2.1 mm with a range from 7.2 to 16.1 mm. Inter-wave intervals of longer duration were associated with a larger maximum follicle diameter (P < 0.001). Follicular activity alternated between ovaries in 93% of the waves with 48% of dominant follicles occurring in the left and 52% in the right ovary without differences (P > 0.05). Plasma estradiol-17beta concentrations showed a wave-like pattern, varying from 20.0 to 92.1 pmol/L. Plasma progesterone concentrations remained below 1 nmol/L without any ultrasonic evidence of ovulation during the study. These results in guanacos suggest a follicular wave pattern more similar to the llama (Lama glama) than previously described in other South American and Old World camelid species.<br /> (Copyright 2009. Published by Elsevier B.V.)
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- Animals
Camelids, New World metabolism
Camelids, New World physiology
Cell Size
Estrous Cycle blood
Estrous Cycle metabolism
Estrous Cycle physiology
Female
Hormones metabolism
Metabolome
Ovarian Follicle diagnostic imaging
Ovarian Follicle metabolism
Periodicity
Time Factors
Ultrasonography
Camelids, New World blood
Hormones blood
Ovarian Follicle physiology
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1873-2232
- Volume :
- 119
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- 1-2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Animal reproduction science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20022436
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2009.11.005