The Luteolytic Potential of Reduced Doses of Prostaglandin administered in the Ischiorectal Fossa (IRF)

Authors

Jacob Brinkerhoff, Brigham Young University
Dr. Roy Silcox, Brigham Young University

Keywords

luteolysis, hormone, prostaglandin F2, PGF

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

During the past few years of my education at BYU, I have had the opportunity to study and learn about the dairy industry and what types of management programs are in place to help ensure higher production and lower costs. One of the most important and beneficial reproductive management techniques used on modern dairies is called induced luteolysis or induced destruction of a corpus luteum. This management practice, which can optimize reproductive performance in cattle, involves administration of a hormone called prostaglandin F2µ (PGF).

Recommended Citation

Brinkerhoff, Jacob and Silcox, Dr. Roy (2013) "The Luteolytic Potential of Reduced Doses of Prostaglandin administered in the Ischiorectal Fossa (IRF)," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1402.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1402