Protocols For Bovine
PROTOCOLS AND NORMALS FOR BOVINE
| SAMPLE TIME | HORMONES TO ASSAY | |
|---|---|---|
| ANOVULATION | ||
| Anytime | Progesterone, Total T4 |
| SAMPLE TIME | HORMONES TO ASSAY | |
|---|---|---|
| ANOVULATION (If iatrogenic Cushing’s is suspected) | ||
| Sample #1 (anytime) | Cortisol | |
| Administer 80 IU ACTH IM | ||
| Sample #2 (90 minutes post ACTH) | Cortisol |
| SAMPLE TIME | HORMONES TO ASSAY | |
|---|---|---|
| ABORTION | ||
| Anytime | Progesterone, Total T4 |
| SAMPLE TIME | HORMONES TO ASSAY | |
|---|---|---|
| CYSTIC FOLLICLES | ||
| Anytime | Progesterone, Total Estrogens |
Normal Ranges For Bovine
NORMAL RANGES FOR BOVINE
| Total T4 | 30 – 50 ng/mL |
| Insulin | 7 – 20 µI.U./mL |
| Progesterone: | |
| ANESTRUS | < 1.0 ng/mL |
| ESTRUS | < 1.0 ng/mL |
| DIESTRUS | > 3.0 ng/mL |
| PREGNANT | > 3.0 ng/mL |