The effect of reserpine on plasma LH concentrations in intact and gonadectomised domestic fowl.
Reserpine was found to inhibit the secretion of luteinising hormone when injected into intact and gonadectomised fowl at a dose rate which caused heavy sedation. This could indicate that reserpine or its derivatives should not be used for breeding poultry.
D000818:Animals; D002369:Castration / Q000662:veterinary; D002645:Chickens / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D012110:Reserpine / Q000494:pharmacology*
D012110:Reserpine; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone