Induction of sexual activity in male and female farmed ostriches (Struthio camelus) with GnRH implant
2010
Giovanni M. Lacalandra | Fabio Silvestre | Giovanni Pagana | Michele Nicassio | Giulio Aiudi
The annual photoperiodic changes are the most important factor controlling the reproductive activity in birds. A single subcutaneous implant of a slow-release GnRH analogue induced the seasonal reproductive activity in both sex of farmed ostriches. Significant increase in annual egg production and clutch number compared with control group were observed.
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