Isao Kawazu, Ken Nakada, Konomi Maeda, Yutaka Sawamukai
Current Herpetology 35 14-21 Apr 2016 [Refereed]
Blood levels of progesterone (P4), estradiol-17β (E2), calcium (Ca), triglyceride (TG), and total protein (TP) were monitored in a captive female loggerhead turtle throughout a nesting season that included three 13-or 14-d internesting intervals. ...
Kawazu I, Kino M, Yanagisawa M, Maeda K, Nakada K, Yamaguchi Y, Sawamukai Y
Zoological science 32(1) 114-118 Jan 2015 [Refereed]
Serum lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase activity evaluated as a possible indicator in dairy heifers with suspected bovine respiratory syncytial virus infection.
Khalaphallah A., Oikawa S., Motokawa M., Nakada K., Amer A. and AbdelAll T.
Jap. J. Anim. Hygiene 42(1) 11-18 Jan 2016 [Refereed]
To develop ovulation induction techniques, we investigated the effects of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) administration on ovulation in captive hawksbill turtles Eretmochelys imbricata. Porcine FSH preparation was administered by intramuscular...
The journal of veterinary medical science 65(1) 57-62 Jan 2003
We investigated the therapeutic effects of a progesterone releasing intravaginal device (PRID) on cystic ovarian disease (COD) and reproduction performance of cows. The possible influence of PRID on metabolic and/or health status was also examined...
The Journal of reproduction and development 48(6) 545-551 Dec 2002 [Refereed]
This study was carried out to investigate changes in pituitary response to GnRH on gonadotrophin secretion in prepubertal heifers. A total of 50 prepubertal Holstein-Friesian heifers were treated with 1 μg/kg GnRH intravenously at 1,2,4, 6 and 8 m...
Journal of Reproduction and Development 48 415-422 Dec 2002
The objectives of this study were to show changes of blood parameters for nutrition during pregnancy and to examine the relationships between the blood parameters and calf birth weights, calf viability, time required for expulsion of fetal membran...
The journal of veterinary medical science 70(10) 1121-1124 Oct 2008
The morphology of spermatozoa of modern Thoroughbred stallions in Japan was investigated during the breeding season. A total of 299 semen samples were collected from the penises of 16 stallions immediately after service. The rate of abnormalities ...
Journal of Reproduction and Development 41 Jan 1995
Effect of prifinium bromide in Beagle bitches in reducing side effects of a long-acting prostaglandin analog, fenprostalene administered subcutaneously to induce parturition was investigated. Seventeen pregnant Beagle bitches, 1 to 6 years old and...
K. Taya, H. Komura, M. Kondoh, Y. Ogawa, K. Nakada, G. Watanabe, S. Sasamoto, K. Tanabe, K. Saito, H. Tajima, E. Narushima
Zoo Biology 10 299-307 Jan 1991
The levels of progesterone, testosterone and estradiol‐17β in serum samples from two female Asian elephants were measured for the period of 32 months from February 1987 to September 1989. Serum samples were collected weekly from unanesthetized ele...