Effect of GnRHa on plasma levels of Fsh and Lh in the female greater amberjack Seriola dumerili.

The effects of gonadotropin‐releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) on plasma levels of follicle‐stimulating hormone (Fsh) and luteinising hormone (Lh) are reported for female greater amberjack Seriola dumerili with post‐vitellogenic ovarian oocytes. Five females were implanted with pellets containing GnRHa (600 μg kg−1 body weight), while five other females were injected with saline. All females implanted with GnRHa‐containing pellets ovulated 36–42 h post‐implantation. The GnRHa implants elevated Lh, but not Fsh plasma levels within 42 h of GnRHa administration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]