Description should include the influences of the following on the estrous cycle:
- Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
- Oxytocin
- Relaxin
- Prostaglandin
- Progesterone
- Estrogen
- Prolactin
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Teacher Resource:
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?