Published in Scientific Works. C Series. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LVIII ISSUE 3
Written by Iuliana Codreanu, Gabriela Negritu, M. Codreanu, N. Dojană
The literature indicates a positive correlation between maternal behavior in sheep, milk production and administration of the ACTH hormone (Cortrosyn Depot as commercial product) involved in various metabolic processes (specific actions the ACTH hormone on the mammary Because an intense lactogenesis is associated with a positive maternal behavior, we considered it appropriate to study and quantify the implications of ACTH production and mammary gland development.gland in stimulating the lactopoesis). Thus, Cortrosyn (ACTH) was series administered in sheep, from the first day after birth until day 15 of lactation, in dose of 1 mg. It can be observed a positive correlation between maternal behavior in sheep, milk production and administration of the ACTH hormone (in the form of commercial preparation Cortrosyn Depot).
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