PROTEINS AND AMINO ACIDS IN BOVINE OVIDUCAL FLUID

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D. F. STANKE
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J. D. SIKES
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D. W. DeYOUNG
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M. E. TUMBLESON
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Oviducal fluid is important in the reproductive process because of its key function in relation to fertilization and early development of the embryo. Hafez & Blandau (1969) reported an abundance of information concerning the fluid and its function in several species but only a limited amount of information is available on protein and amino acid concentration in bovine oviducal fluids. Olds & VanDemark (1957) published data on bovine fluids obtained by stripping slaughterhouse reproductive tracts.

Fahning, Schultz & Graham (1967) collected uterine fluid from adult dairy cows during various stages of the oestrous cycle and analysed it for free amino acid content. Loe, Roussel & Patrick (1970) reported on the protein and amino acid content of fluids collected from dairy heifers using the technique described

 

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