Effect of gestation on GnRH-induced LH and FSH release in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
1996
Palta, P. | Madan, M.L.
This study examined the effect of gestation on the hypophyseal responsiveness or buffalo to GnRH-induced LH and FSH release. Peripheral plasma LH and FSH concentrations were measured at 1 h before and up to 6 h after administration of GnRH (1 micrograms/kg body weight) or saline at Days 60, 150 and 240 of gestation in 2 groups of buffalo (n = 4 each). Basal LH concentrations did not vary at the 3 stages of gestation, while basal FSH concentrations exhibited a significant reduction (P < 0.05) from Day 60 to Day 150 of gestation. There was a significant reduction in the total LH (P < 0.05) and FSH (P < 0.01) released in response to GnRH from Day 60 to Day 240 of gestation. The duration of LH and FSH peaks and the time to attain peak concentration was not affected by the stage of gestation. The results of the present study point to a progressive decline in LH and FSH genes to GnRH during the advancement of gestation in the buffalo.
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