Family history of primary movement disorders as a predictor for neuroleptic-induced extrapyramidal symptoms.

Background: A genetic susceptibility to extrapyramidal symptoms caused by treatment with neuroleptic medication has been suggested.

Aims: To identify predictor variables for neuroleptic-induced extrapyramidal symptoms, particularly considering family history of primary movement disorders.

Method: We investigated 100 in-patients receiving a stable neuroleptic medication with regard to occurrence of extrapyramidal symptoms, drug history and detailed family history of primary movement disorders.

[Synchronization of estrus by the use of TURISYNCHRON-premix and insemination time in young gilts].

In 664 primiparous gilts inseminated twice after oestrus synchronization, the timing of insemination had an important effect on conception rate and litter size. Best results (586 liver piglets per 100 pregnancies) were achieved by a first insemination on the afternoon of the 6th day. Another trial, with sexually mature gilts which were subsequently slaughtered, invloved artificial insemination at a planned time after synchronization of oestus with TRUISYNCHRON plus injection of Prolosan.