Method of synchronizing farrowing in swine

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514388, 514396, A61K 31557, A61K 31415

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ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a method of synchronizing farrowing in swine comprising the steps of administering an effective amount of a prostaglandin and then administering to the sows an effective amount of a peripheral .alpha..sub.2 adrenergic agonist, such that farrowing is induced.

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