Clinical endocrinology of thyroid gland function in ruminants
2002
Huszenicza, Gy. | Kulcsar, M. | Rudas, P. (Szent Istvan Univ., Budapest (Hungary). Faculty of Veterinary Science)
This review article summarizes the most important knowledge on thyroid hormones in ruminants. After briefly introducing the basic steps in production and metabolism of thyroid hormones, the author gives an overview of nutritional, metabolic and disease related factors and endocrine interactions influencing thyroid gland function in ruminants, particularly in the postpartum dairy cow. Involvement of thyroid hormonal regulation of seasonal patterns of reproduction as well as ovarian endocrine functions are discussed.
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