Q. In MOET procedure to induce follicular maturation and super-ovulation which of the following hormones are administered to the cow

A) Follicle stimulating hormone
B) Progesterone
C) Androgen
D) Oxytocin
Explanation

MOET is program for herd improvement in animal like cattle sheep, rabbits, buffaloes, mare, etc. A cow is administered hormones with FSH-like activity to induce follicular maturation and supper ovulation The cow produces 6-8 eggs instead of one egg produced normally It is now, either mated with an elite bull or artificial insemination is carried out When the fertilized eggs attain 8-32 cells stage, they are non-surgically removed and transferred to a surrogate mother The genetic mother can now be again super-ovulated

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