Adding oxytocin to semen for better conception?

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scottherbert
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Adding oxytocin to semen for better conception?

Post by scottherbert » Mon Aug 31, 2020 10:03 am

I have read and used oxytocin in the semen to improve conception rates. I wondered what else can be done this way?

GnRH? Would intrauterine absorption of GnRH increase or trigger ovulation?

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Re: Adding oxytocin to semen for better conception?

Post by Macs B » Wed Sep 02, 2020 4:09 pm

I have also done this with good success. Originally was presented at a breeders workshop by a production facility vet. He recommended 1/2 ML in the rod for AI.

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