Immunomodulation of reproductive function in domestic ruminants

Active immunisation against GnRH inhibits reproductive function by inducing a hypogonadotropic condition associated with gonadal atrophy. Despite economic, ethical and environmental advantages of GnRH immunisation in cattle over conventional castration methods, the technology has not yet been commer...

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Main Author: Williams, Richard David
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2004
Online Access:http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/28687/
http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/28687/1/408621.pdf