Ultrasonic Imaging of Reproductive Events in Muskoxen

Authors

  • Emma K. Hoare
  • Sarah E. Parker
  • Peter F. Flood
  • Gregg P. Adams

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/2.17.3.1361

Keywords:

reproduction, ovary, corpus luteum, Ovibos moschatus, ultrasound, follicle

Abstract

To our knowledge, this is the first detailed report of ovarian follicular dynamics in a wild species. It seems that the pattern in muskoxen, with major and minor waves and a short first cycle, is similar to that in goats. Insight of this kind is important in the design of appropriate artificial breeding systems and in this respect, the muskox may provide a useful model for the endangered takin {Budorcas taxicolor). A detailed knowledge of ovarian events may also be critical to the interpretation of the response of wild populations to environmental stress.

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Published

1997-02-01

How to Cite

Hoare, E. K., Parker, S. E., Flood, P. F., & Adams, G. P. (1997). Ultrasonic Imaging of Reproductive Events in Muskoxen. Rangifer, 17(3), 119–123. https://doi.org/10.7557/2.17.3.1361

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (1997)

Section

Brief communications

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