Table 4 The total volume of pre-ovulatory follicles and plasma ovarian steroid concentrations in the OILC hens injected with AG
From: Age-dependent role of steroids in the regulation of growth of the hen follicular wall
Treatment group | Number of hens | Total follicular volume (cm3) | Plasma estradiol-17β concentration (pg/ml) | Plasma testosterone concentration (pg/ml) | Plasma progesterone concentration (pg/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Control | 7 | 46.8 ± 2.2 | 259 ± 32a | 365 ± 48 | 627 ± 136a |
AG | 7 | 46.3 ± 3.0 | ≤ 50b | 344 ± 62 | 142 ± 55b |