Effect of beta adrenergic blocker carazolol on the duration of parturition in gilts

Abstract

Injection of prostaglandin or its analogues has provided a technique to induce parturition after Day 110 of gestation in the gilt (Guthrie, 1985). Alternatively, beta receptor blocker carazolol can be administered alone or in combination with low doses of oxytocin (2.5 IU) (Holtz et al., 1990).