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A comparison between plasma oestrone sulphate concentration and doppler ultrasound as methods for pregnancy diagnosis in sows
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A comparison between plasma oestrone sulphate concentration and doppler ultrasound as methods for pregnancy diagnosis in sows

S. Atkinson, J.R. Buddle, P. Williamson, C.D. Hawkins and R.H. Wilson
Theriogenology, Vol.26(4), pp.483-490
1986
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Abstract

Plasma oestrone sulphate (E1S) concentration and doppler ultrasound as methods of pregnancy diagnosis in sows were compared. Using either method, pregnancy was accurately detected (test sensitivity > 94% for pregnant sows). E1S was a better predictor of nonpregnant animals (test specificity 78 vs 66%, respectively; P < 0.01) and could be used at least 1 wk earlier than doppler ultrasound (24 to 30 d vs 35 d postservice, respectively). E1S concentration was not an accurate predictor of litter size.

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Citation topics
3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology
3.51 Dairy & Animal Sciences
3.51.115 Livestock Reproduction
Web Of Science research areas
Reproductive Biology
Veterinary Sciences
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Plant & Animal Science
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