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The electrical conductivity inside the bovine vaginal wall

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 September 2010

F. Feldmann
Affiliation:
Division of Animal Reproduction, Institute of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
E. Aizinbud
Affiliation:
Division of Animal Reproduction, Institute of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
H. Schindler
Affiliation:
Division of Animal Reproduction, Institute of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
Hanna Broda
Affiliation:
Division of Animal Reproduction, Institute of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel
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Abstract

Electrical conductivity was measured during the oestrous cycle of cows with electrodes implanted in the vaginal wall. Conductivity was considerably higher during oestrus than during the preceding or following cycle stage. Conductivity was also high in the fresh surgical wound, whereas the healing process was accompanied by a decrease.

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Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 1978

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