O.J. Ginther, VMD, PhD

Research Areas

Folliculogenesis in cattle and many aspects of reproductive biology in mares.

Research Description

Transrectal ultrasonography is a principle research tool. Transvaginal ultrasonography is used to manipulate the ovarian follicular populations. Hormonal assays are done to assess the gonadotropins and ovarian steroids and their roles in reproductive events.

Publications

• Ginther, O.J., et al. 1996. Selection of the dominant follicle in cattle. Biol. Reprod. 55:1187-1194.
• Ginther, O.J. 1993. Equine fetal kinetics: Allantoic-fluid shifts and uterine-horn closures. Theriogenology 40:241-256.
• Griffin, P.G. and O.J. Ginther. 1992. Research applications of ultrasonography in reproductive biology. J. Anim. Sci. 70:953-972.

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