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Enhancement of Teaser Ram Activity Using Exogenous Melatonin

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 November 2017

Margaret E King ,
Sharon McCombes ,
J S M Hutchinson ,
Moira Donald  and
Linda M Mitchell
Margaret E King
Affiliation:
The Scottish Agricultural College, 581 King Street, Aberdeen AB9 1UD
Sharon McCombes
Affiliation:
The University of Aberdeen, 581 King Street, Aberdeen, AB9 1UD
J S M Hutchinson
Affiliation:
The University of Aberdeen, 581 King Street, Aberdeen, AB9 1UD
Moira Donald
Affiliation:
The University of Aberdeen, 581 King Street, Aberdeen, AB9 1UD
Linda M Mitchell
Affiliation:
The Scottish Agricultural College, 581 King Street, Aberdeen AB9 1UD
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Under Australasian conditions vasectomised (teaser) rams are widely and successfully used for the induction and synchronisation of oestrus in ewes. However under UK conditions success has been limited possibly as a consequence of the more marked seasonality exhibited by UK sheep stocks. The transitional phase of ewes in July at latitude 57°N may require a greater degree of stimulation than can be achieved using teaser rams at 2-4% of the flock. The rams may also be in sub-optimal breeding status resulting in lowering of their libido and hence stimulatory effect on the ewes.

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Sheep
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1992 , March 1992 , pp. 172
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1992

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