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Table 2 Post mortem ovarian examination in delayed puberty gilts (n = 60)

From: Ovarian reaction and estrus manifestation in delayed puberty gilts after treatment with equine chorionic gonadotropin

Parameter

Value

Average age at slaughter (days)

257.7 (250 – 268)

Sexually mature (cyclic) gilts1

66.7% (40/60)

Sexually immature (acyclic) gilts2

33.3% (20/60)

Average ovulation rate3

10.7 (6–14)

Average potential ovulation rate4

11.2 (5–18)

  1. 1Functional structures (PoF, CH, CL or CA) present on ovaries.
  2. 2Ovaries had follicles ≤ 7 mm in diameter and lacked any other ovarian structures.
  3. 3Average number of CH, CL or CA, present on both ovaries.
  4. 4Average ovulation rate (CH, CL or CA) + average number of preovulatory follicles (≥ 8 mm in diameter).