Abstract
The use of PGF2
α is based on its luteolytic effect causing regression of corpus luteum
and allows development of dominant follicle on the ovary that result in estrus and ovulation in 72 to
96 hours after its administration. Moreover, the PGF2
α also causes relaxation of cervix and smooth
muscle contractions of uterus. The use of PGF2
α may provide microbial resistance in uterine
environment, on one hand and can favour and enhance body defense mechanism / phagocytic activity
on the other hand. PGF2
α is widely used to get rid of from the conditions like luteal cystic ovarian
disease, persistent corpus luteum, endometritis, abnormal pregnancy, pyometra, retention of placenta
and mummification. It has been now in vogue to administer PGF2
α or its analogue in early postpartum
cows and buffaloes in order to hasten early resumption of cyclic ovarian activity and thereby to
increase the reproductive efficiency.
Citation
ID:
254879
Ref Key:
parmar2016exploratoryuse