The effect of nutritional stress on the plasma progestagen levels and embryonic mortality in twin pregnancies of mares.
J S Afr Vet Assoc
; 54(1): 65-6, 1983 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-6631894
ABSTRACT
Two thoroughbred mares bearing twins as diagnosed by rectal palpation, were subjected to nutritional stress by drastically reducing the daily ration. This resulted in a marked reduction in plasma progestagen levels and the death of either one or both of the twin embryos.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pregnancy, Multiple
/
Pregnancy Proteins
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Glycoproteins
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Fetal Death
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Horses
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Nutritional Requirements
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Animals
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
J S Afr Vet Assoc
Year:
1983
Type:
Article