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A study on superovulation using FSH and eCG in Awassi ewes

Tropical Animal Health and Production volume 42, pages 799–801 (2010)Cite this article

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The present study was conducted to evaluate superovulatory treatments in Awassi ewes by eCG and FSH. High number of unovulated follicles (P < 0.05) was observed in ewes treated with eCG in non-breeding season. It could be concluded that using FSH to induce superovulation in Awassi ewes is better than eCG.

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  1. Department of Surgery and Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq

    Osama Ibrahim Azawi & M. K. M. A. Al-Mola

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  1. Osama Ibrahim Azawi
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Azawi, O.I., Al-Mola, M.K.M.A. A study on superovulation using FSH and eCG in Awassi ewes. Trop Anim Health Prod 42, 799–801 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-009-9489-2

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Keywords

  • Superovulation
  • FSH
  • eCG
  • Embryo recovery
  • Ewes
  • Awassi breed