Use of urinary 13,14, dihydro-15-keto-prostaglandin F2α (PGFM) concentrations to diagnose pregnancy and predict parturition in the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanolecua)

Roberts, Beth M.; Brown, Janine L.; Kersey, David C.; Snyder, Rebecca J.; Durrant, Barbara S.; Kouba, Andrew J.

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Date Issued

2018

Author

Roberts, Beth M.
Brown, Janine L.
Kersey, David C.
Snyder, Rebecca J.
Durrant, Barbara S.
Kouba, Andrew J.

Subject Terms

PREGNANCY
GIANT PANDAS
HORMONES
EXPERIMENTAL METHODS
DIAGNOSIS
HUSBANDRY

Journal

PLOS ONE

Volume

Issue

Start page

e0195599

Abstract

Pregnancy determination is difficult in the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanolecua), representing a challenge for ex situ conservation efforts. Research in other species experiencing pseudopregnancy indicates that urinary/fecal concentrations of 13,14, dihydro-15-keto-prostaglandin F2α (PGFM) can accurately determine pregnancy status. Our objective was to determine if urinary PGFM concentrations are associated with pregnancy status in the giant panda....

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12634/190

Type

Article

Rights

CC BY 4.0

Collections

Conservation Science Publications