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Ratchamak R, Thananurak P, Boonkum W, Semaming Y, Chankitisakul V. The Melatonin Treatment Improves the Ovarian Responses After Superstimulation in Thai-Holstein Crossbreeds Under Heat Stress Conditions. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:888039. [PMID: 35573411 PMCID: PMC9096612 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.888039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The effect of heat stress with melatonin treatment on the superovulatory responses and embryo characteristics in Thai-Holstein crossbreeds under heat stress conditions was examined. Six non-lactating cows (replication = 4; n = 24) were assigned to one of 2 treatments in double cross-over design. All cows were superstimulated with traditional treatment. Melatonin group (n = 12): cows received intramuscularly injection 18 mg/50 kg. simultaneously with GnRH injection, while those in the control group (n = 12) received none. Bloods samples were taken to determine lipid peroxidation (MDA) and the activity of the antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase; SOD). The experiment was conducted from April to September, which determined severe heat stress (the mean temperature-humidity index above 77). The results revealed that numbers of large follicles and corpora lutea were higher in the melatonin group than in the control group (p < 0.01). Numbers of recovered ova/embryos, fertilized ova, and transferable embryos were higher in the melatonin group (p < 0.01); meanwhile, more degenerated embryos were found in the control group (p < 0.01). Increased activity of the antioxidant enzymes SOD after melatonin administration decreased MDA levels (p < 0.05). In summary, melatonin administration benefited the ovarian response and embryo quality in superstimulated Thai-Holstein crossbreed affected by heat stress.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ruthaiporn Ratchamak
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Network Center for Animal Breeding and Omics Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Program in Veterinary Technology, Faculty of Technology, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Network Center for Animal Breeding and Omics Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- *Correspondence: Vibuntita Chankitisakul
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Chumchai R, Ratsiri T, Ratchamak R, Vongpralub T, Boonkum W, Chankitisakul V. Ovarian responses and FSH profiles at superovulation with a single epidural administration of gonadotropin in the Thai-Holstein crossbreed. Anim Reprod 2021; 18:e20210053. [PMID: 34840611 PMCID: PMC8607850 DOI: 10.1590/1984-3143-ar2021-0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The conventional method of ovarian superstimulation requires multiple injections of gonadotropins which is time-consuming and may be stressful for the cows. This study was designed to determine whether a single epidural injection of FSH (EI group) would induce the superovulatory response in the Thai-Holstein crossbreed and evaluate FSH plasma hormone concentrations. Eight cows (replication = 3; n=24) were assigned to one of 2 treatments in switch back design. Control group (n=12): cows were received 400 mg FSH twice daily by intramuscularly for 4 days (80, 80, 60, 60, 40, 40, 20 and 20 mg), EI group (n=12): cows were received 400 mg FSH by single epidural injection. Data were collected in term of ovarian follicle responses, superovulatory responses, ova/embryo collection. FSH concentrations were examined using ELISA. The total follicular responses during oestrus were not different between treatments; however, the large follicles were less frequent (P < 0.01) while the medium follicle sizes were higher (P < 0.05) in the EI group. The plasma concentration of FSH in EI was dramatically increased within 2 hours before decreasing sharply thereafter (P < 0.01) and did not remain above baseline after 10 hours of administration. The embryo quality was better in the control than the EI groups (P < 0.05). Interestingly, the number of ovulation cysts in the EI group was 50%. The ovarian responses and embryo quality in the cows with cysts were worse compared with the non-cyst groups (P < 0.05). In conclusion, alternative protocols decreased the superovulatory response and increased poor embryo quality in Thai-Holstein crossbred. Also, the incidence of ovarian follicular cysts is higher in the EI group.
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- Rujira Chumchai
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,The Research and Development Network Center of Animal Breeding and Omics, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,The Research and Development Network Center of Animal Breeding and Omics, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Ratchamak R, Ratsiri T, Chumchai R, Boonkum W, Chankitisakul V. Relationship of the Temperature-Humidity Index (THI) with Ovarian Responses and Embryo Production in Superovulated Thai-Holstein Crossbreds under Tropical Climate Conditions. Vet Sci 2021; 8:vetsci8110270. [PMID: 34822643 PMCID: PMC8623316 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci8110270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Heat stress strongly negatively affects reproductive traits in dairy cattle. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of heat stress in superstimulated Thai-Holstein crossbreds under tropical climate conditions. Data included 75 records from 12 superovulated Thai-Holstein crossbreds between 2018 and 2020. Cows were superstimulated with conventional treatment. The mean temperature-humidity index (THI) was evaluated for three data collection periods: during the 9, 21 and 42-day periods before the insemination day to determine the period in which THI mostly affected superstimulation responses. The THI levels/thresholds were determined and interpreted together with the superovulatory response. A significantly negative correlation was obtained for the THI during the period 9 days before insemination. Negative effects on the number of large follicles and corpora lutea began at a THI of 72 and were apparently severe after a THI of 77, similar to the ovulation rate, fertilized ova and transferable embryos (p < 0.05). Meanwhile, more degenerated embryos were found with THI values (p < 0.05). The superovulatory response in Thai-Holstein crossbreds under tropical climate conditions is highly affected by heat stress starting at a THI of 72 and becomes more severe at a THI higher than 77.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ruthaiporn Ratchamak
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (R.R.); (T.R.); (R.C.); (W.B.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (R.R.); (T.R.); (R.C.); (W.B.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (R.R.); (T.R.); (R.C.); (W.B.)
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (R.R.); (T.R.); (R.C.); (W.B.)
- Network Center for Animal Breeding and Omics Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (R.R.); (T.R.); (R.C.); (W.B.)
- Network Center for Animal Breeding and Omics Research, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-86-6585988
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Ratsiri T, Ratchamak R, Chumchai R, Boonkum W, Vongpralub T, Chankitisakul V. A novel route of follicle-stimulating hormone administration with a split-single ischiorectal fossa in Thai-Holstein crossbred superovulation programs under heat stress conditions. Anim Sci J 2021; 92:e13574. [PMID: 34227178 DOI: 10.1111/asj.13574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The objectives of this study were to compare the efficiency of a split single injection of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) given by either intramuscular (split-single IM) or ischiorectal fossa (split-single IRF) injection to the traditional treatment and to determine the concentrations of FSH. The temperature and humidity index (THI) values were interpreted together with the ovarian responses and embryo characteristics. The ovarian responses in the split-single IRF group were similar to those of the control group (p > .05) but higher compared with the split-single IM group (p < .05). Higher peak levels of plasma FSH in the split-single IRF group did not differ compared with the control group (p > .05) but were lower in split-single IM administration (p < .05). The results showed a significant decrease in the numbers of large follicles and corpora lutea (CLs) in the moderate THI compared with low and high THI (p < .05). The high THI affected ovulation rate as well as the numbers of transferable embryos and degenerated embryos (p < .05). In conclusion, the split-single IRF administration had a comparable superovulatory response to the traditional twice-daily protocol. Moreover, the ovulation rate, ovarian follicle responses, and embryo quality were affected by heat stress.
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- Thanaporn Ratsiri
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Network Center for Animal Breeding and Omics Research, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand.,Network Center for Animal Breeding and Omics Research, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Abdelnaby EA, El-Maaty AMA, El-Badry DA. Evaluation of ovarian hemodynamics by color and spectral Doppler in cows stimulated with three sources of follicle-stimulating hormone. Reprod Biol 2021; 21:100478. [PMID: 33454449 DOI: 10.1016/j.repbio.2020.100478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
Abstract
This study hypothesized that ovarian response for superovulation is better when using compounds containing luteinizing hormone (LH). To compare the ovarian responses and the ovarian blood flow using three gonadotropins, three equal groups of Holstein cows (N = 18) were treated with Pluset (P), Follitropin (F), and eCG (G). The ovarian response was evaluated from the day of starting treatments (Day -5) till Day 5 after ovulation using Doppler ultrasound. Results revealed that the ovarian arteries pulsatility index (PI), peak systolic velocity (PSV), and the blood flow volume (BFV) varied (P < 0.0001) between both ovarian arteries. Cows treated with P had low number of small and medium follicles and a high number of the large follicles on Day -1. Cows treated with F showed low (P = 0.0001) number and percentage of colored follicles and high % of ovulated follicles (P=0.0001) that obtained high colored areas (P = 0.043) and colored area % (P = 0.001). The G produced more (P = 0.001) colored follicles (Days -1, 0) of low area. Both P and G had the same higher (P = 0.0001) percentages of colored follicles (>80 %) on Day-1 than F (<60 %). F and P had higher ovulated colored follicles % than G. P obtained nearly the same ovulated follicles diameters and areas as F with higher antrum area (P = 0.029) but lower colored area (P = 0.043) and colored area % (P = 0.001). In conclusion, the number and the doses of gonadotropin injections and the side of the ovary influenced the ovarian response.
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- Elshymaa A Abdelnaby
- Theriogenology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.
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- Animal Reproduction and AI Dept., Veterinary Division, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer, Animal Reproduction Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Giza, Egypt
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