Alteration of Ovarian Activity by Hysterectomy

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Complete removal of the uterus in the ewe or cow caused maintenance of the corpus luteum in most animals. The corpora lutea have been maintained for as long as 100 days in the ewe and 154 days in the cow. Longer intervals were not attempted. Removal of approximately half of the uterus in the ewe caused no delay in the return to estrus. Nearly complete removal of the uterus in the cow caused delay in the return to estrus. It was postulated that the corpora lutea, although maintained as anatomical structures, may not function at the same level as corpora lutea in intact animals. Copyright © . .

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