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Effect of complex vertebral malformation on luteal function in Holstein cows during oestrous cycle and early pregnancy.
Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene - 1 Aug 2010
Ghanem M E, Suzuki T, Kasuga A, Nishibori M
Abstract excerpt
The reason why cows carrying the mutation of complex vertebral malformation (CVM) show poor reproductive capability although they carry only one mutant allele is still not fully understood. Monitoring the progesterone profiles during oestrous cycle and early pregnancy in carrier cows might help explain their lowered reproductive capability. Progesterone concentration was measured in 19 CVM carrier cows and 21...
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