This article reviews the normal physiology and endocrinology of the estrous cycle of the
bitch and how to use that information to guide decisions about breeding management. This …

Contents Over the years, many contraceptive medications have been developed for
companion animals, but many secondary adverse effects have limited their use. A major …

Oestrus induction in various canine breeds was attempted in 32 bitches. A group of 8 bitches
were treated 80–160 d following their previous oestrus (G1) whereas a second group of 24 …

The aim of the present study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of deslorelin, a GnRH
agonist, implants in suppressing estrus behavior and matings in a controlled ambient …

Content The absence of fertility problems in male dogs after a single treatment with
deslorelin acetate (Suprelorin®) is well acknowledged. However, reports on the application …

Oestrogens, gonadotrophins, dopamine agonists, gonadotrophin releasing hormone
(GnRH) and its agonists have been used for estrus induction in bitches. A long acting GnRH …

Contents Cats are animals with highly efficient reproduction, clearly pointing to a need for
suppression of fertility. Although surgical contraception is highly effective, it is not always the …

Practical relevance: Many veterinarians–even those engaged in small animal reproduction–
are uncomfortable with taking care of cat breeders or being in charge of catteries. Likely …

Canine embryos are a scarce biological material because of difficulties in collecting in vivo-
produced embryos and the inability, to date, to produce canine embryos in vitro. The …

Simple Summary Deslorelin is a slow-release gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
agonist that has been successfully used to induce an estrous cycle in bitches. Little is known …