A study of the literature shoms that anti-prolactins derived from alkaloids
of rye ergot (ergolin) can be used to induce oestrus in the female dog. Am
ongst the molecules which can be used in the female dog, cabergolin associa
tes ease of utilisation (oral administration) with positive results. The ef
fectiveness of treatment is improved if the drug is given late in relations
hip to the previous oestrus. Depending on experimental data the results can
be modified by pak phenomena (mutual induction of oestrus).