The cervical smear test: does timing have an effect on sample adequacy?
Results show that there is no optimum phase for adequate sample collection, therefore it is suggested that there is no effect of timing of the cervical smear test on sample adequacy, that timing is not a relevant factor in reducing the inadequate smear rate, and restricting smear taking to mid-cycle is unnecessary. (The information regarding last menstrual period/length of cycle from which these conclusions were reached relied upon the accuracy of patient information given to the smear taker.).
Consumption of beef from growth implanted or natural steers or tofu at levels similar to those typically consumed by humans did not impact growth or onset of estrus in these prepubertal gilts.