Pulsatile secretion of gonadotrophins, ovarian steroids and ovarian oxytocin during prostaglandin-induced regression of the corpus luteum in the cow

Journal of Reproduction and Fertility
E SchallenbergerD L Walters

Abstract

A luteolytic dose (500 micrograms) of cloprostenol was given on Day 12 of the oestrous cycle to 5 heifers. Blood samples were collected simultaneously from the caudal vena cava and jugular vein at 5-20-min intervals from -6 to 0 (control period), 0 to 12 and 24 to 36 h after PG injection. Pulses of LH were secreted concomitantly with pulses of FSH during all sampling periods. However, during the control period separate FSH pulses were detected resulting in a shorter (P less than 0.01) interpulse interval for FSH than LH (93 versus 248 min). LH and FSH pulse frequencies increased (P less than 0.01) beginning 1-3 h after PG to interpulse intervals of 59 and 63 min, respectively, and continued to be maintained 24-36 h after PG. Concomitantly there was a 2-3-fold increase (P less than 0.01) in basal concentrations and pulse amplitude for LH (but not FSH). FSH basal concentrations and pulse amplitudes decreased (P less than 0.05) in 3 heifers 24-36 h after PG. Pulsatile secretion of oestradiol was observed at frequencies similar to LH during the periods 4-12 h (3 heifers) and 24-36 h (2 heifers) after PG, respectively, resulting in higher (P less than 0.05) mean oestradiol concentrations. Progesterone concentrations in the vena cava...Continue Reading

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