Hierarchy is constantly challenged, if only the alfa females had contraceptive and zoo staff did not catch a hierarchy change, it would result in unwanted pregnancy. GnRH agonist Suprelorin will be implanted into each female to suppress the reproductive endocrine system, preventing production of pituitary (FSH and LH) and gonadal hormones (estradiol and progesterone). The stimulatory phase that happens after insertion needs to be avoided by use of Ovaban administration for one week before and after implant placement. Suprelorin is designed to be effective 6-12
Hierarchy is constantly challenged, if only the alfa females had contraceptive and zoo staff did not catch a hierarchy change, it would result in unwanted pregnancy. GnRH agonist Suprelorin will be implanted into each female to suppress the reproductive endocrine system, preventing production of pituitary (FSH and LH) and gonadal hormones (estradiol and progesterone). The stimulatory phase that happens after insertion needs to be avoided by use of Ovaban administration for one week before and after implant placement. Suprelorin is designed to be effective 6-12