Diagnosis of Pregnancy in Iraqi Awassi Ewes Through Progesterone Hormone Measurement and Ultrasonography Following Induction of Fertile Estrus with Sulpiride
Ali Al-Mousawe,
Najlaa Ibrahim
Abstract:HE aim of this study was to diagnose pregnancy in Iraqi Awassi ewes by assessing progesterone (P4) levels and using ultrasonography after inducing fertile estrus during the anestrus season with Sulpiride, a dopamine antagonist for improvement of reproductive efficiency. This study was conducted from December 2022 to June 2023, with ewes randomly divided into two groups, each consisting of 6 ewes. The treatment group received a dose of 0.6mg/kg of Sulpiride, while the control group received normal saline. The r… Show more
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