Description should include the influences of the following on the estrous cycle:
- Oxytocin
- Relaxin
- Prostaglandin
- Progesterone
- Estrogen
- Prolactin
- Luteinizing hormone
- Follicle-stimulating hormone
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the role of the hormone progesterone in the mare?
- What hormone stimulates milk production?
- Where are reproductive hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, and luteinizing hormone released from in the horse’s body?
- Why is hCG used in mares?