title: Managing the reproductive cycle in the bitch.
abstract: The canine estrous cycle is discussed with special emphasis on endocrinology. Breeding management and chemical and management strategies for estrus induction and suppression are described.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, 1365 Gortner Avenue, St Paul, MN 55108, USA. rootk001@umn.edu
authors.forename: Margaret V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Root Kustritz
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D004285:Dogs / Q000502:physiology*; D004971:Estrus / Q000502:physiology*; D004972:Estrus Detection; D005260:Female; D012098:Reproduction / Q000502:physiology*