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The role of the plasminogen activator system in the etiology of ovarian follicular cysts in dairy cattle

Creator:

McNeel, Anthony Kent

Abstract:

Cystic ovarian disease (COD) is an anovulatory condition in cattle that afflicts between 6-18% of all dairy cows in the US. Ovulation is dependent on the plasminogen activator (PA) family of proteases and protease inhibitor for proteolysis, culminating in follicular rupture. Failure of the follicle to ovulate suggests an aberration...

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Dissertation

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Ovarian Follicular Cysts in Dairy Cattle Abstract approved: Alfred R. Menino, Jr. Abstract
Effects of prostaglandin F2alpha on neutrophil populations, uterine health and reproductive performance in dairy cows, Effects of prostaglandin F₂α on neutrophil populations, uterine health and reproductive performance in dairy cows

Creator:

Lulay, Adrienne McCracken

Abstract:

Incidences of uterine infections in dairy cattle are high between parturition and Day 21 postpartum. Dairy cows with uterine infections are at risk for prolonged periods of days open and multiple services before becoming pregnant. Neutrophils are the first wave of immune system defense against uterine contamination. Neutrophil function seems...

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Masters Thesis

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: ________________________________________________________________ Alfred R. Menino, Jr Incidences of uterine infections in dairy cattle are high between