Abstract
Reproductive performance of ewe lambs is lower than that of adult ewes (Quirke. 1979). This is mainly the result of preimplantation losses which can exceed 50% in ewe lambs as compared with 20-30% in ewes (Quirke et al.,1981). Previous evidence from this laboratory suggests that these losses may be associated with inadequate luteal function in ewe lambs (Davies and Beck, 1993). Inadequate luteal function may not only delay the embryo development but also impair the ability of the embryo to communicate its presence to the maternal system. There is also a possibility that inadequate corpora lutea may be refractory to luteotrophic factors produced by the developing embryo. The present study was designed to investigate whether the luteal function varies between ewe lambs and ewes. Another objective of this study was to compare the luteal response to hCG challenge between ewe lambs and ewes and its variation with season.
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