Canine ovulation timing.
The key endocrinologic event in the estrous cycle is the luteinizing hormone (LH) peak, which triggers ovulation and thus determines the fertile period. Although LH is impractical to measure directly, a coincidental rise in progesterone also occurs. The recent advent of in-house canine-specific progesterone assays allows accurate identification of the fertile period of the bitch.
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International Canine Genetics, Inc., Malvern, PA 19355.
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