In an earlier posting, Leigh Silvester wrote:

Does any one have information, published or unpublished, on possible
effects of treatment of ruminants with the prostaglandin F2 alpha 
analogue cloprostenol on the development and function of the corpus 
luteum formed from the subsequent ovulation ?

Similarly, does any one have thoughts on possible mechanisms by which 
treatment of ruminants with cloprostenol can affect the development 
and function of the subsequent corpus luteum ?


I have not seen any responses to this message, but would love to hear what
others have to say. I recall some old, unpublished data where progesterone
was lower in the cycle following PGF than in normal cycles. I have always
thought that the CL formed after PGF may not be completely normal, but have
no real evidence to support this claim. If anyone does, I would love to hear it!

Joy L.Pate
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