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Barbato O, Menchetti L, Casano AB, Ricci G, De Matteis G, Agradi S, Curone G, Brecchia G, Achihaei EL, Barile VL. Interferon-Tau in Maternal Peripheral Blood and Its Relationship with Progesterone and Pregnancy-Associated Glycoproteins in the Early Phases of Gestation in Water Buffalo. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1658. [PMID: 38891705 PMCID: PMC11171196 DOI: 10.3390/ani14111658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the interferon tau (IFNt) concentration in the peripheral maternal blood during the early phase of pregnancy in buffalo cows and improve the knowledge on the physiological importance of circulating IFNt, evaluating the possible interaction with pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAGs) and progesterone (P4). Blood samples were taken from buffalo cows on day 0 (day of AI), 7, 14, 18, 28, and 40 post insemination for the IFNt, PAG, and P4 analysis and to determine the IFNt mRNA expression. The animals were categorized ex post into Pregnant, Non-pregnant and Embryo mortality groups. The interferon value was influenced by group (p = 0.003), being always higher in pregnant buffalo cows than in non-pregnant ones, while the embryo mortality group showed intermediate values between those for pregnant and non-pregnant animals. The mRNA expression of IFNt was not influenced by groups or any time points. The regression analysis that included IFNt as the independent variable showed that PAGs, from day 18 (p < 0.01), and P4, from day 28 (p < 0.05), were positively associated with IFNt values. The close associations among IFNt, PAGs and P4 demonstrate that all three molecules work together for fetal-placental well-being and pregnancy support. Unfortunately, the great individual variability in circulating IFNt makes this analysis unsuitable for early pregnancy diagnosis.
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- Olimpia Barbato
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 6, 06100 Perugia, Italy; (O.B.); (G.R.); (E.L.A.)
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- School of Bioscience and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy;
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Lombardia e dell’Emilia Romagna “Bruno Ubertini”, Via Bianchi 9, 25124 Brescia, Italy;
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 6, 06100 Perugia, Italy; (O.B.); (G.R.); (E.L.A.)
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- Research Centre for Animal Production and Aquaculture, Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia Agraria (CREA), Via Salaria 31, 00015 Monterotondo, Italy; (G.D.M.); (V.L.B.)
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- School of Bioscience and Veterinary Medicine, University of Camerino, Via Circonvallazione 93/95, 62024 Matelica, Italy;
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of Milano, Via dell’Università 6, 26900 Lodi, Italy; (G.C.); (G.B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, University of Milano, Via dell’Università 6, 26900 Lodi, Italy; (G.C.); (G.B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 6, 06100 Perugia, Italy; (O.B.); (G.R.); (E.L.A.)
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- Research Centre for Animal Production and Aquaculture, Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l’Analisi dell’Economia Agraria (CREA), Via Salaria 31, 00015 Monterotondo, Italy; (G.D.M.); (V.L.B.)
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Gui LS, Dai TS, Guo XR, Wei SH, Ma ZM, Yang D, Ding BL, Xiang H, Yu YT, Dan XG. Recent advances in early pregnancy loss diagnosis in dairy cows: New approaches. Reprod Domest Anim 2024; 59:e14566. [PMID: 38627959 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Early pregnancy loss is a primary cause of low reproductive rates in dairy cows, posing severe economic losses to dairy farming. The accurate diagnosis of dairy cows with early pregnancy loss allows for oestrus synchronization, shortening day open, and increasing the overall conception rate of the herd. Several techniques are available for detecting early pregnancy loss in dairy cows, including rectal ultrasound, circulating blood progesterone, and pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAGs). Yet, there is a need to improve on existing techniques and develop novel strategies to identify cows with early pregnancy loss accurately. This manuscript reviews the applications of rectal ultrasound, circulating blood progesterone concentration, and PAGs in the diagnosis of pregnancy loss in dairy cows. The manuscript also discusses the recent progress of new technologies, including colour Doppler ultrasound (CDUS), interferon tau-induced genes (ISGs), and exosomal miRNA in diagnosing pregnancy loss in dairy cows. This study will provide an option for producers to re-breed cows with pregnancy loss, thereby reducing the calving interval and economic costs. Meanwhile, this manuscript might also act as a reference for exploring more economical and precise diagnostic technologies for early pregnancy loss in dairy cows.
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- Lin-Sen Gui
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
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Cavalcante de Souza D, Gonella-Diaza AM, de Carvalho NAT, Elliff FM, de Carvalho JGS, Vieira LM, Bonfim-Neto AP, de Carvalho Papa P, Ghuman SS, Madureira EH, Pugliesi G, Binelli M, Baruselli PS. Supplementation with long-acting injectable progesterone 3 days after TAI impaired luteal function in buffaloes. Trop Anim Health Prod 2024; 56:76. [PMID: 38349441 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-024-03913-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Three experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of long-acting injectable progesterone (iP4) in buffalo cows. In Experiment 1, ovariectomized buffaloes received 300 mg (iP300) or 600 mg (iP600) of iP4, and serum P4 concentrations were evaluated. In experiment 2, three groups were compared: control or administration of 300 mg of iP4 3 (iP4-D3) or 6 days (iP4-D6) after timed artificial insemination (TAI). On day 16, reproductive tract was recovered for conceptus, endometrium, and corpus luteum (CL) analysis. In experiment 3, pregnancy per AI (P/TAI) and proportion of pregnancy losses were evaluated after administration of 300 mg of iP4 3 (iP4-D3) or 6 days (iP4-D6) after TAI in lactating buffaloes. In experiment 1, serum P4 concentrations remained over 1 ng/mL for ~ 3 days in both groups. The 300 mg dose was used in subsequent experiments. In experiment 2, CL weight and endometrial glands density were decreased, and conceptus length was increased in iP4-D3 compared to control and to iP4-D6 (P < 0.05). Transcript abundance of Prostaglandin F Receptor (FP) and ISG15 in CL and of ISG15 and MX1 in endometrium was greater in iP4-D3 when compared to control and to iP4-D6 (P < 0.05). In experiment 3, there was no difference among experimental groups for P/TAI at D30 and pregnancy losses (P > 0.1); however, iP4-D3 presented a lower P/TAI at day 60 (41.7%) when compared to control (56.8%) and iP4-D6 (57.7%; P = 0.07). In conclusion, administration iP4 at 3 days after TAI affects CL development and consequently decreases final pregnancy outcome in buffaloes.
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- Diego Cavalcante de Souza
- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- North Florida Research and Education Center, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, 3925 Hwy 75, Marianna, FL, 32446, USA.
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, São Judas Tadeu University, Mooca, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Alkan H, Tekindal MA, Demirel MA, Soyturk BI, Golbasi M, Deniz YE, Satilmis F, Alkan KK. Effect of strategies to increase progesterone levels on fertility of bovine embryo transfer recipients - A meta-analysis. Theriogenology 2024; 215:177-186. [PMID: 38086311 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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The pregnancy rate following embryo transfer (ET) is a very important factor in the success of embryo production programs. Different strategies were therefore developed to increase pregnancy rates. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the effects of hormone treatments used to increase the success of embryo transfer programs on pregnancy rates. A meta-analysis was performed of 46 trials from 39 publications involving treated (n = 7856) and control (n = 6663) cattle. The meta-analysis explained the effect size with its 95 % confidence interval (CI) for pregnancy per embryo transfer (P/ET) after hormonal treatment under different moderators. Hormonal support was found to increase P/ET compared to the control group (P < 0.05). However, GnRH treatment was found to increase P/ET by approximately 4.3 % and hCG treatment by 8.0 %. Progesterone supplementation was not found to have a statistically significant effect on P/ET. In addition, GnRH treatment significantly increased P/ET when used to transfer in vitro or frozen-thawed embryos or in studies using cows as recipients. It was observed that hCG treatment had a positive effect on P/ET according to all moderators. Progesterone supplementation significantly increased P/ET when frozen embryos were transferred and reduced P/ET, especially in publications where fresh or in vitro produced embryos were transferred or cows were used as recipients. The results of this meta-analysis showed that the use of GnRH, and hCG, in bovine embryo transfer programs increased P/ET, whereas the use of progesterone had no effect on P/ET. However, it was found that P/ET could increase/decrease depending on the moderator.
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- Hasan Alkan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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Neto AL, Ruas FL, Santo BSE, Mattos ACD, Silva JB, Júnior MFD, Pereira DFC, Lacerda IP, Carvalho JO, Pugliesi G. Effects of long-acting injectable progesterone supplementation at early dioestrus on pregnancy maintenance in beef and dairy recipient cattle. Reprod Domest Anim 2024; 59:e14509. [PMID: 38037714 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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We tested in the present study the hypothesis that supplementation with long-acting P4 (iP4) at different times of the initial dioestrus improves pregnancy rates in dairy and beef recipients submitted to fixed-time embryo transfer (FTET). Recipients from commercial farms had their oestrous cycle synchronized with an E2/P4-based protocol in three experiments (Exp. 1 to 3). In Exp. 1, dairy heifers (n = 76) and cows (n = 104) were randomly assigned to two experimental groups: the control group (n = 89) and the iP4D4 group (n = 91). For Exps. 2 and 3, suckled beef recipients were used. In Exp. 2, recipients were assigned to two experimental groups: Control group (n = 147) and iP4D7 group (n = 144); whereas in Exp. 3, recipients were randomly assigned to three experimental groups: Control group (n = 85), iP4-D4 group (n = 86) and iP4D7 group (n = 81). Recipients in the iP4D4 and iP4-D7 groups received an i.m. administration of 150 mg iP4, on D4 or D7 (D0 was the day of expected oestrus). On D7, all recipients were evaluated by transrectal ultrasonography and those that had a CL received a fresh or vitrified in vitro-produced embryo. In Exp. 2 and 3, the CL area was also determined by ultrasonography at the time of FTET. The pregnancy diagnosis was performed at 30 days in Exp. 1, 57 days in Exp. 2, and between 40 and 72 days of pregnancy in Exp. 3. In Exp. 1, the pregnancy rate did not differ (p > .1) between the Control group (38.2% [34/89]) and iP4D4 group (49.5% [45/91]); yet, a parity effect indicated a greater (p < .05) pregnancy rate in heifers (57.9% [44/76]) than cows (30.8% [32/104]). In Exp. 2, the pregnancy rate was greater (p < .05) in the iP4D7 group (45.0% [65/144]) than in the Control group (34.0% [50/147]). Also, a greater (p = .08) pregnancy rate was observed for recipients with a small CL (≤2.75 cm2 ) that were treated with iP4 on the day of FTET than the control recipients (46.4% [32/69] vs. 32.6% [28/86]). In Exp. 3, no significant effects (p > .1) of the treatment group or CL size were detected on pregnancy rates at days 30 and 60. In conclusion, the beneficial effects of iP4 supplementation at early dioestrus on pregnancy maintenance may vary according to the experimental conditions, but its use at the time of FTET can be used as an alternative to enhance the fertility of beef recipients in challenging conditions in commercial herds.
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- Adomar Laurindo Neto
- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
- Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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Chen F, Hou Y, Zhu X, Mei C, Guo R, Shi Z. Impact of Accessory Corpus Luteum Induced by Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin on Pregnancy Rates of Dairy Cattle following Embryo Transfer: A META-Analysis. Vet Sci 2023; 10:vetsci10050309. [PMID: 37235391 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10050309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The circulation of progesterone (P4) concentrations of recipients has positive correlations with embryo survival and pregnancy success of embryo transfer (ET) in dairy cows. One strategy to improve P4 concentration is the administration of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) or human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), thereby inducing the formation of accessory corpus luteum (CL). This study aimed at determining the efficacy of GnRH or hCG treatment regarding embryo transfer (ET) and providing a better clinical veterinary practice guidance. A meta-analysis was conducted on the data from 2048 treated recipient cows and 1546 untreated cows. By inducing the formation of accessory CL with GnRH (100 µg), GnRH analogue Buserelin (8-10 µg), or hCG (≥1500 IU) 5-11 days after synchronized ovulation, hCG alone achieved an improvement (RR = 1.39, p < 0.05), while GnRH and GnRH analogue did not result in significant changes (RR = 1.04, p = 0.26). Treatment with GnRH or hCG 5-7 days after synchronized ovulation was associated with increased chances of pregnancy compared with later treatment (11-14 days). Owing to the treatment, the pregnancy rate of cows with very poor fertility (<40%) was improved, while that of cows with good fertility (≥40%) was not affected. Treatment with GnRH or hCG greatly improved pregnancy rates of parous lactating cows (RR = 1.32, p < 0.05) compared with heifers (RR = 1.02, p > 0.05). Additionally, as indicated by pregnancy loss analysis, the treatment had no benefit on late embryo/early fetus survival at days 28-81. In conclusion, the induction of accessory CL with GnRH or hCG may benefit fertility and have important implications for the management of reproductive performance in the dairy industry.
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- Fang Chen
- Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Science and Technology Industry Development Center, Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Dongying Austasia Modern Dairy Farm Co., Ltd., Dongying 257345, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
- Key Laboratory of Crop and Animal Integrated Farming, Ministry of Agriculture, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Food Quality and Safety-State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base of Ministry of Science and Technology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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Couto SRB, Guerson YB, Caparelli NMPM, Andrade JPN, Jacob JCF, Barbero RP, Mello MRB. Mitigation of low pregnancy rate in excitable Nellore cows by administration of GnRH or P4. Theriogenology 2022; 192:14-21. [PMID: 36037572 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This research aimed to determine the effect of temperament on reproductive parameters including cortisol and progesterone (P4) in Nellore cows. Additionally, two methods for increasing plasma progesterone (P4) levels in excitable animals to enhance pregnancy rate (P/AI) and reduce pregnancy loss were investigated. In total, 939 cows were subjected to timed artificial insemination (TAI) and divided into three groups: (P4LA; n = 305) 150 mg of injectable long-acting progestogen 7 days after TAI; (GnRH; n = 306), 10 μg of buserelin acetate on day 7 after TAI; control group (CG; n = 328) without hormonal treatment. In 213 cows, randomly chosen from each group, ultrasound evaluations of the preovulatory follicle (Mode B) were performed on the day of insemination and of the corpus luteum (Color Doppler) 7 and 16 days after TAI. Blood samples were obtained from 20% of the 939 animals, randomly chosen from each group, on the day of insemination and after 7 and 16 days to measure cortisol and progesterone, respectively. At the time of insemination, subjective temperament evaluations were performed with the animals being classified as excitable (EXC) or adequate (ADQ). The SAS GLIMMIX procedure was used to compare the pregnancy rate (P/AI) and gestational loss within each temperament for the three experimental groups. Continuous variables were analyzed utilizing SAS PROC MIXED procedure. Cortisol concentration was higher and POF (preovulatory follicle) and CL (corpus luteum) volumes at the time of insemination and 7 days after AI, respectively, were lower in EXC animals than in ADQ. No significant difference was observed between the number of pixels, CL intensity, and plasma concentration of P4, 7 days after TAI. However, 16 days post-insemination, among the animals classified as EXC, higher concentrations of P4 were observed in the GnRH and P4LA groups than in the control. Regarding P4 concentrations, there was a tendency to be lower in animals classified as EXC than in ADQ within the control group (P = 0.06), while rate of blood flow from the CL was lower in EXC animals than in ADQ animals (P = 0.04). Among the ADQ animals, the GnRH and P4LA groups showed a lower CL flow rate than that observed in the control (P = 0.04), 16 days after the TAI. Among EXC animals, a higher pregnancy rate was observed in the GnRH and P4LA groups than in the control group (P = 0.01). In the control group, the pregnancy rate (P/AI) of the ADQ animals was higher than that of the EXC animals (P = 0.05). No statistically significant differences were observed between gestational losses when the treatments or temperaments were compared. In conclusion, the use of GnRH or P4LA, 7 days after insemination, improves pregnancy rates in excitable animals and is a viable alternative to minimize the negative impact of stress and improve reproductive efficiency in beef cattle.
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- Samuel R B Couto
- Departamento de Reprodução e Avaliação Animal, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, 23897-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Reprodução e Avaliação Animal, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, 23897-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Reprodução e Avaliação Animal, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, 23897-000, Brazil
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, 53706, USA
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- Departamento de Reprodução e Avaliação Animal, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, 23897-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Produção Animal, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, 23897-000, Brazil
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- Departamento de Reprodução e Avaliação Animal, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro, 23897-000, Brazil.
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Clinical Overview of Luteal Deficiency in Dairy Cattle. Animals (Basel) 2022; 12:ani12151871. [PMID: 35892521 PMCID: PMC9330503 DOI: 10.3390/ani12151871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Luteal deficiency is defined as reduced progesterone production by the corpus luteum, either in the amount or duration, or both. The clinical manifestations include primary infertility and pregnancy loss during the late embryonic/early fetal period (30–50 days post-AI). This work provides a clinical overview of the current understanding of luteal deficiency and its association with low fertility in dairy cows. Abstract Luteal deficiency is defined as reduced progesterone (P4) steroidogenesis by the corpus luteum (CL), either in the amount or duration, or both. This work provides a clinical overview of the current understanding of luteal deficiency and its association with low fertility in dairy cows. Low plasma P4 concentrations during the luteal phase post-artificial insemination (AI) are associated with lower conception rates. Treatments post-AI with P4, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) or human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) improve fertility in some conditions. Sub-luteal function during the late embryonic period (at pregnancy diagnosis, i.e., 28–34 days post-AI), is just one factor among other factors associated with pregnancy loss. Treatment with P4 in cows with one CL favors pregnancy maintenance, while GnRH treatment does the same in cows carrying twins. The diagnosis of sub-luteal function can be made clinically on the basis of plasma or milk P4 concentrations. Automated in-line milk P4 analysis systems to diagnose luteal activity emerge as a very interesting tool in dairy herds. Monitoring plasma or milk P4 concentrations with the help of Doppler ultrasonography to assess the CL function would allow individualizing the luteal phase support.
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Crites BR, Carr SN, Matthews JC, Bridges PJ. Form of dietary selenium affects mRNA encoding cholesterol biosynthesis and immune response elements in the early luteal phase bovine corpus luteum. J Anim Sci 2022; 100:6620782. [PMID: 35772747 DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Widespread regions of the southeast United States have soils, and hence forages, deficient in selenium (Se), necessitating Se supplementation to grazing cattle for optimal immune function, growth, and fertility. We have reported that supplementation with an isomolar 1:1 mix (MIX) of inorganic (ISe) and organic (OSe) forms of Se increases early luteal phase (LP) progesterone (P4) above that in cows on ISe alone. Increased early LP P4 advances embryonic development. Our objective was to determine the effect of form of Se on the transcriptome of the early LP corpus luteum (CL) with the goal of elucidating form of Se-regulated processes affecting luteal steroidogenesis and function. Non-lactating, 3-yr-old Angus-cross cows underwent 45-d Se-depletion, then repletion periods, and then at least 90 d of supplementation (TRT) with 35 ppm Se/d as either ISe (n = 5) or MIX (n = 5). CL were then recovered on day 7 of the estrous cycle, total RNA isolated, and the effect of TRT on the luteal transcriptome evaluated using bovine gene 1.0 ST arrays (Affymetrix, Inc., Santa Clara, CA). The abundance of transcripts in each CL was subjected to one-way ANOVA using Partek Genomic Suite software to determine TRT effects. Microarray analysis indicated a total of 887 transcripts that were differentially expressed and functionally annotated, with 423 and 464 up- and down-regulated (P < 0.05) in MIX vs. ISe CL, respectively. Bioinformatic analysis (Ingenuity Pathway Analysis) revealed the top TRT-affected canonical pathways to include seven specific to cholesterol biosynthesis and two to inflammatory responses. Results from the microarray analysis were corroborated by targeted real-time PCR. MIX CL had increased (P < 0.05) abundance of transcripts regulating cholesterol biosynthesis including DHCR7, DHCR24, and CYP51A1 (fold changes of 1.65, 1.48, and 1.40, respectively), suggesting MIX-induced increases in P4 to be due, in part, to increased availability of substrate to luteal cells. In addition, MIX CL had increased (P < 0.05) abundance of immune-response transcripts including C1QC, FAS, ILR8B, and IL1R1 (fold changes of 2.30, 1.74, 1.66, and 1.63, respectively). SREBF1 mRNA was also increased (1.32-fold, P < 0.05) in the MIX CL, which increases cholesterol synthesis and stimulates IL1B, linking effects of form of supplemental Se (TRT) on cholesterol biosynthesis and immune function in the CL.
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- Benjamin R Crites
- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA
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Lei XG, Combs GF, Sunde RA, Caton JS, Arthington JD, Vatamaniuk MZ. Dietary Selenium Across Species. Annu Rev Nutr 2022; 42:337-375. [PMID: 35679623 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-nutr-062320-121834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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This review traces the discoveries that led to the recognition of selenium (Se) as an essential nutrient and discusses Se-responsive diseases in animals and humans in the context of current understanding of the molecular mechanisms of their pathogeneses. The article includes a comprehensive analysis of dietary sources, nutritional utilization, metabolic functions, and dietary requirements of Se across various species. We also compare the function and regulation of selenogenomes and selenoproteomes among rodents, food animals, and humans. The review addresses the metabolic impacts of high dietary Se intakes in different species and recent revelations of Se-metabolites, means of increasing Se status, and the recycling of Se in food systems and ecosystems. Finally, research needs are identified for supporting basic science and practical applications of dietary Se in food, nutrition, and health across species. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Nutrition, Volume 42 is August 2022. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.
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- Xin Gen Lei
- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA;
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- Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA;
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Arikan MS, Mat B, Alkan H, Çevrimli MB, Akin AC, Şahin TS, Tekindal MA. A meta-analysis of the effects of synchronization protocols applied to sheep in Turkey on pregnancy rates during breeding and non-breeding seasons. Vet Med Sci 2021; 7:2280-2289. [PMID: 34405580 PMCID: PMC8604141 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This study aimed to determine common pregnancy rates and effect sizes with meta‐analysis of studies investigating the effect of different synchronization protocols applied to sheep during breeding and non‐breeding seasons on pregnancy rates. Common pregnancy rates were estimated by coalescing pregnancy rates of studies performed independently, and heterogeneity between the studies was investigated. The meta‐analysis included 24 studies that determined pregnancy rates in 78 different groups consisting of 1934 sheep with five different synchronization protocols in Turkey between 2001 and 2020. Among the different synchronization methods, the P4+PMSG group (90.37%) during the breeding season and P4+PGF2α (69.77%) and P4 (68.75%) groups during the non‐breeding season showed the highest pregnancy rate. Also, the effect size of P4+PMSG application during the breeding season was calculated as 0.934 (95% confidence interval: 0.901–0.967), and the effect size of P4+PGF2α application during the non‐breeding season was calculated as 0.709 (95% confidence interval: 0.406–1.013). To conclude, the combination of P4+PMSG during the breeding season and progestogen and other hormone applications during the non‐breeding season are the most effective methods for estrus synchronization and for achieving the desired pregnancy rates.
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- Mehmet Saltuk Arikan
- Department of Animal Health Economics and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazıg, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Health Economics and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Health Economics and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Health Economics and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Health Economics and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, İzmir, Turkey
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Embryo Transfer as an Option to Improve Fertility in Repeat Breeder Dairy Cows. J Vet Res 2021; 65:231-237. [PMID: 34250309 PMCID: PMC8256464 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2021-0018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Repeat breeding is a serious reproductive disorder in dairy cattle. The causes of repeat breeding are multifactorial and there are two main mechanisms: failure of fertilisation or early embryo death, mainly due to poor quality of oocytes and an inadequate uterine environment. Many methods have been used to increase the pregnancy rate for repeat breeder cows, such as intrauterine infusion of antibacterial agents or antibiotics, hormonal treatments for oestrus synchronisation and induction of ovulation, and progesterone supplementation or induction of accessory corpus luteum; however, the results were inconsistent between studies. Embryo transfer (ET) has the capability to minimalise the effects of poor oocyte quality and unfavourable uterine environments on early embryo development during the first seven days after ovulation in repeat breeder cows, and several studies showed that ET significantly improved the pregnancy rate in this group of animals. Thus, ET can be considered an option to increase the conception rate in repeat breeder dairy cows.
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Ciernia LA, Perry GA, Smith MF, Rich JJ, Northrop EJ, Perkins SD, Green JA, Zezeski AL, Geary TW. Effect of estradiol preceding and progesterone subsequent to ovulation on proportion of postpartum beef cows pregnant. Anim Reprod Sci 2021; 227:106723. [PMID: 33621845 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2021.106723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Two experiments were conducted to examine the effect of plasma concentrations of 17β-estradiol (E2) preceding and progesterone (P4) subsequent to ovulation on proportions of beef cows pregnant following embryo transfer. Timing of ovulation (d 0) among postpartum cows was synchronized and cows that expressed estrus were removed from each study. In Experiment 1, plasma E2 concentration on d 0 was used to classify cows (n = 353) into Low, Medium, and High E2 groups. Pregnancy rate for cows with Low, Medium, or High E2 concentrations were different (P < 0.05). In Experiment 2, there were multiple administrations of PGF2α to evaluate the independent effects of Low or High E2 before ovulation and Low or Normal (no treatment) P4 after ovulation on proportions of cows pregnant. Treatment groups in Experiment 2, therefore, were: Low E2-Low P4 (LL; n = 71), Low E2-Normal P4 (LN; n = 69), High E2-Low P4 (HL; n = 74), and High E2-Normal P4 (HN; n = 73). Concentrations of P4 on d 7 subsequent to ovulation were less (P < 0.05) in cows of the HL compared to HN, and in LL compared to LN groups. Concentrations of E2 on d -2, 0, and change in E2 (d -2 to d 0) had a positive effect (P < 0.008) on pregnancy rates. In summary, relatively greater E2 concentrations preceding ovulation; and relatively greater P4 concentrations subsequent to ovulation combined with lesser E2 concentrations preceding ovulation had a positive effect on proportions of postpartum cows pregnant.
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- South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, USA
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- University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, USA
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- South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, USA
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- South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, USA
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- University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- USDA-ARS, Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Lab, Miles City, MT, USA
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- USDA-ARS, Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Lab, Miles City, MT, USA.
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Effect of progesterone, human chorionic gonadotropin and progesterone + human chorionic gonadotropin treatment on conception rates in repeat breeder cows. ACTA VET BRNO 2021. [DOI: 10.2754/avb202089040307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hormonal support on the pregnancy rate in repeat breeder cows. Prostaglandin F2α + Ovsynch oestrus synchronization protocol was applied to the cows. Following the fixed time insemination (day 0), the cows were divided into 4 groups. In Group 1 (n = 42), progesterone releasing intravaginal device (PRID) was placed vaginally at 84 h and removed on the 9th day after the artificial insemination. In Group 2 (n = 40), the cows were administered human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on the 7th day. Group 3 (n = 45) was applied a combination of progesterone and hCG. Group 4 (n = 42) was not given any treatment. Blood samples were collected from all cows 4 times on days 3.5, 7, 12, and 18 to evaluate progesterone concentrations. The pregnancy rates were 40.47%, 37.50%, 44.44%, and 30.95% in Group 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively (P > 0.05). In addition, in cows with progesterone concentrations <2 ng/ml on day 3.5, the pregnancy rates were found to be lower than in the cows with progesterone concentrations >2 ng/ml in Group 4 (P < 0.05). Progesterone supplementation in cows with progesterone concentrations < 2 ng/ml appeared to increase pregnancy rates (P < 0.05) in Groups 1 and 3. As a result, post-insemination hormonal applications in the repeat breeder cows did not increase the pregnancy rate. However, it was concluded that determination of progesterone concentrations on day 3.5 following artificial insemination and then hormonal support in the cows with low concentrations would increased the pregnancy rate.
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Madoz LV, Rabaglino MB, Migliorisi AL, Jaureguiberry M, Perez Wallace S, Lorenti N, Domínguez G, Giuliodori MJ, de la Sota RL. Association between progesterone concentration and endometrial gene expression in dairy cows. Domest Anim Endocrinol 2021; 74:106481. [PMID: 32622107 DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2020.106481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Revised: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between progesterone concentration on Days 4 and 9 of the estrus cycle and endometrial transcriptome at Day 9 in lactating grazing dairy cows. Blood samples were obtained on Days 0, 4, and 9 for progesterone measurement by chemiluminescence. Cows were assigned to one of the following groups (n = 3 per group): cows with low physiological progesterone on Day 4, cows in anestrous, cows with high physiological progesterone on Day 4, and superovulated cows. Endometrial biopsy samples were obtained on Day 9 for RNA sequencing. Quality control and determination of differentially expressed genes (false discovery rate <0.05) were determined using the edgeR package for R software. We identified 3,042 differentially expressed genes among the 4 groups. Cows having high physiological progesterone and superovulated cows showed high similarities and clustered apart from those in anestrus or having low physiological progesterone. Functional analysis using Database for Annotation, Visualization, and Integrated Discovery revealed that endometrial genes upregulated by low progesterone concentration are enriched genes involved in the immune system and inflammatory response. Conversely, cows with high physiological progesterone concentration presented an endometrial transcriptome with similarities to cows with good genetic merit for fertility, showing upregulation of genes related to uterine relaxation-contraction, focal adhesion, GnRH signaling pathway, and epidermal growth factor-like related terms, suggesting a favorable embryo environment. In conclusion, our results support the concept that there is a threshold of progesterone concentration at the beginning of the luteal phase associated with endometrial expression of critical genes involved in the preparation of the uterine environment for embryo implantation.
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- L V Madoz
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Reproducción Animal (INIRA), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Argentina; National Research Council, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- National Research Council, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Reproducción Animal (INIRA), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Reproducción Animal (INIRA), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Argentina; National Research Council, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Práctica Privada, Brandsen, BA, Argentina
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- Práctica Privada, Venado Tuerto, SF, Argentina
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- Cátedra de Fisiología, Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Reproducción Animal (INIRA), Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Argentina; National Research Council, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Lonergan P, Sánchez JM. Symposium review: Progesterone effects on early embryo development in cattle. J Dairy Sci 2020; 103:8698-8707. [PMID: 32622590 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The causes of low fertility in dairy cattle are complex and multifactorial and may be due to compromised follicle development affecting oocyte quality, a suboptimal reproductive tract environment incapable of supporting normal embryo development, or a combination of both. Progesterone (P4) plays a key role in reproductive events associated with establishment and maintenance of pregnancy, through its effects on oocyte quality and its action on the uterine endometrium. Reduced P4 concentrations during growth of the ovulatory follicle are associated with lower fertility, and low concentrations of circulating P4 after ovulation have been associated with reductions in conceptus growth and elongation, decreased interferon-τ (IFNT) production, and lower pregnancy rates in cattle. In contrast, elevated concentrations of circulating P4 in the period immediately following conception have been associated with advancement of conceptus elongation, increased IFNT production, and, in some cases, higher pregnancy rates in cattle. Despite the potential beneficial effects of exogenous P4 supplementation on fertility, results of supplementation studies have been inconsistent. As part of the 2019 ADSA Reproduction Symposium, focusing on the etiology of pregnancy losses in dairy cattle, the aim of this review is to highlight recent findings from our group and others in relation to embryo-maternal interaction during bovine pregnancy establishment and the role of P4 in uterine biology and embryo development.
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- P Lonergan
- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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López-Gatius F, Garcia-Ispierto I. Treatment with an elevated dose of the GnRH analogue dephereline in the early luteal phase improves pregnancy rates in repeat-breeder dairy cows. Theriogenology 2020; 155:12-16. [PMID: 32570106 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study sought to establish whether treatment with the GnRH analog dephereline in the early luteal phase could be useful to improve fertility in repeat-breeder cows (>3 inseminations). Dephereline was given 5-7 days after insemination, and effects of both a single and elevated (2.5 times) dephereline dose on pregnancy and subsequent embryo survival determined in repeat-breeder lactating dairy cows. The study population comprised 810 cows: 399 repeat-breeder cows and 411 non repeat breeders. To determine the effects of treatment on the pregnancy rate, three study groups were established: Control, no treatment (n = 269), DEPH, single dephereline dose (100 μg) (n = 270), or 2.5DEPH, 2.5 dephereline doses (250 μg) (n = 271). Recorded pregnancy rates in these groups were 28.6% (77/269), 31.9% (86/270) and 39.1% (106/271), respectively. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed a significant effect of the interaction treatment x repeat breeder on the pregnancy rate. This meant that the single dose and control treatments led to a pregnancy likelihood of repeat-breeder cows reduced by factors of 0.47 and 0.34, respectively, when compared to the 2.5 dose treatment as reference. Treatment had no effects on non repeat breeders. Based on odds ratios, treatment given either as a single or 2.5 dose increased the probability of an additional corpus luteum (more corpora lutea than embryos) in pregnant cows by factors of 5 or 5.4, respectively. Treatment had no effect on embryo survival. Our findings support the hypothesis that dephereline treatment in the early luteal phase after AI improves fertility in repeat-breeder cows. A dephereline dose 2.5 times higher than normal led to improved pregnancy rates, thus overcoming the impacts of repeat-breeder syndrome. Importantly, both the single and 2.5 dephereline doses increased the chances of pregnant cows having an additional corpus luteum, likely favoring embryo survival.
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- F López-Gatius
- Agrotecnio Centre, University of Lleida, 25198, Lleida, Spain; Transfer in Bovine Reproduction SLu, 22300, Barbastro, Spain.
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- Transfer in Bovine Reproduction SLu, 22300, Barbastro, Spain; Department of Animal Science, University of Lleida, 25198, Lleida, Spain
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Carr S, Jia Y, Crites B, Hamilton C, Burris W, Edwards JL, Matthews J, Bridges PJ. Form of Supplemental Selenium in Vitamin-Mineral Premixes Differentially Affects Early Luteal and Gestational Concentrations of Progesterone, and Postpartum Concentrations of Prolactin in Beef Cows. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10060967. [PMID: 32503110 PMCID: PMC7341279 DOI: 10.3390/ani10060967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Simple Summary Soils with inadequate levels of selenium are widespread in the northwest, northeast, and southeast USA. Therefore, dietary supplementation of forage-grazing beef cattle with additional selenium is recommended in these regions for optimal growth, immune function, and fertility. We have reported that the form of selenium provided to Angus-cross cows can affect circulating concentrations of progesterone on day 6 of the estrous cycle, a time when increased progesterone is known to promote fertility. Hence, we sought to confirm this initial finding, determine the effect of the form of selenium on peripheral concentrations of progesterone during gestation, and determine the effect of the form of selenium on circulating concentrations of prolactin during lactation. Cows were supplemented with equimolar amounts of either an inorganic form, or a 1:1 mixture of inorganic and organic forms of selenium throughout this study. We confirmed our original finding that the mixed (1:1 inorganic to organic selenium) supplement increased systemic progesterone in the early luteal phase of the estrous cycle, and determined that cows maintained on this same supplement had elevated concentrations of progesterone throughout gestation. Interestingly, these same cows revealed a treatment-induced decrease in systemic prolactin during late lactation. The form of selenium provided to cows can be manipulated to affect reproductive responses and offers a viable management tool to improve fertility in cows in regions with selenium-deficient soils. Abstract Soils with marginal to deficient levels of selenium (Se) are widespread in the northwest, northeast, and southeast US. Supplementation to the diet of forage-grazing beef cattle with a vitamin-mineral mix containing additional Se is recommended in these geographic regions. We have reported that the form of supplemental Se provided to Angus-cross beef cows can affect circulating levels of progesterone (P4) on day 6 of the estrous cycle, a time when increased P4 is known to promote fertility. The objectives of this study were to (1) confirm and expand upon our initial report that the form of Se provided to cows affects early luteal-phase concentrations of systemic P4, (2) determine the effects of the form of Se on concentrations of P4 during gestation, and (3) determine the effects of the form of Se on concentrations of prolactin (PRL) during lactation. Throughout this study, Angus-cross beef cows had ad libitum access to a vitamin-mineral mix containing 35 ppm of Se in either an inorganic form (ISe) or a 1:1 mix of inorganic and organic forms (MIX). We observed a MIX-induced increase (p = 0.006) in systemic concentrations of P4 on day 7 but not on days 4 or 10 of the estrous cycle, consistent with our earlier report. We observed a MIX-induced increase (p = 0.02) in the systemic concentration of P4 at months 1, 3, 5, and 7 of gestation, and a MIX-induced decrease (p < 0.05) in systemic concentrations of PRL at months 5 and 6 of lactation. In summary, the form of Se provided to cows can be manipulated to affect the early luteal phase and gestational concentrations of P4, and postpartum concentrations of PRL.
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- Sarah Carr
- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA; (S.C.); (Y.J.); (B.C.); (C.H.); (W.B.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA; (S.C.); (Y.J.); (B.C.); (C.H.); (W.B.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA; (S.C.); (Y.J.); (B.C.); (C.H.); (W.B.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA; (S.C.); (Y.J.); (B.C.); (C.H.); (W.B.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA; (S.C.); (Y.J.); (B.C.); (C.H.); (W.B.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, AgResearch, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA;
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA; (S.C.); (Y.J.); (B.C.); (C.H.); (W.B.); (J.M.)
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA; (S.C.); (Y.J.); (B.C.); (C.H.); (W.B.); (J.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-859-257-4877
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Di Dio C, Longobardi V, Zullo G, Parma P, Pauciullo A, Perucatti A, Higgins J, Iannuzzi A. Analysis of meiotic segregation by triple-color fish on both total and motile sperm fractions in a t(1p;18) river buffalo bull. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0232592. [PMID: 32365118 PMCID: PMC7197801 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0232592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Chromosomal aberrations are relatively frequent pathologies in both humans and animals. Among them, translocations present a specific meiotic segregation pattern able to give a higher percentage of unbalanced gametes that can induce fertility problems. In this study, the meiotic segregation patterns of 1p, 1q and 18 Bubalus bubalis chromosomes were analyzed in both total sperm fraction and motile sperm fraction of a t(1p;18) carrier and a control bulls by triple-color FISH analysis with a pool of specific BAC probes. The frequencies of each total sperm fraction products in the carrier resulting from alternate, adjacent I, adjacent II and 3:1 segregation were 39%, 20%, 1% and 38%, respectively. On the other hand, the frequencies of each motile sperm fraction products in the carrier resulting from alternate, adjacent I, adjacent II and 3:1 segregation were 93%, 5%, 0% and 2%, respectively. The frequencies of normal sperms in the carrier were 27% and 69% in total sperm fraction and motile sperm fraction, respectively. The frequencies detected in motile sperm fraction were also validated by comparison with bull’s progeny. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the meiotic segregation patterns in motile sperm fractions of B. bubalis bull carrying a chromosomal translocation. These data suggest that translocation has a very limited effect on aneuploidy in the gametes, and therefore, on the reproductive abilities of the bull.
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- Chiara Di Dio
- Genetics and Genome Biology, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Milan University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, University of Torino, Grugliasco (TO), Italy
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- Laboratory of Animal Cytogenetics and Genomics, National Research Council (CNR)- ISPAAM, Naples, Italy
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- Genetics and Genome Biology, University of Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Laboratory of Animal Cytogenetics and Genomics, National Research Council (CNR)- ISPAAM, Naples, Italy
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Sguizzato ALL, Marcondes MI, Valadares Filho SC, Caton J, Neville TL, Machado FS, Pacheco MVC, Rotta PP. Body composition changes of crossbred Holstein × Gyr cows and conceptus during pregnancy. J Dairy Sci 2020; 103:2773-2783. [PMID: 31954558 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-17490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of plane of nutrition and advancing days of pregnancy (DP) on maternal body composition and fetal development. Differing planes of nutrition were established by 2 feeding regimens (FR): ad libitum (AL) or maintenance (MA). Sixty-two nonlactating multiparous Holstein × Gyr cows with average body weight of 480 ± 10.1 kg and an age of 5 ± 0.5 yr were used. Cows were divided into 3 groups: pregnant (n = 44), nonpregnant (n = 12), and baseline reference cows (n = 6). The 56 pregnant and nonpregnant cows were randomly allocated into 2 different FR: AL or MA. Cows fed at MA received 1.15% of their body weight on a dry matter (DM) basis, receiving corn silage and a concentrate-based diet at a ratio of 93:7 on a DM basis. Reference group cows were slaughtered at the beginning of the experimental period to estimate body composition and empty body weight. To evaluate the effects of DP, pregnant and nonpregnant animals were slaughtered at d 140, 200, 240, and 270 of gestation. Feeding regimen affected maternal tissue composition. Days of pregnancy affected fresh weight (FW), DM, and energy content, but no differences were observed for crude protein (CP) and ether extract (EE) because of DP. Feeding regimen affected mammary gland components (CP, EE, and energy content), but not fresh or dry weights. Days of pregnancy influenced almost all mammary gland components except energy content. Regarding the uterus, FR affected only fresh and dry weights; however, DP affected every uterus component measured. The only interaction between FR and DP in this study was observed for placental FW. Cows fed AL on d 270 presented the same placental FW as cows at MA and AL on d 200 and 240. Further, pregnant cows fed at MA on d 270 had greater placental FW than cows fed AL at this day. Days of pregnancy, but not FR, influenced the composition of fetal fluids in pregnant cows. Finally, cows fed at MA had greater FW for the fetus than cows fed AL; however, fetus composition changed over DP. The FW, DM, EE, and energy content increased until d 270, but CP decreased. In conclusion, the novelty of our data presents how changes due to FR and DP occur in maternal tissues and the conceptus.
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- Anna L L Sguizzato
- Department of Animal Science, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-000 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-000 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, North Dakota State University, Fargo 58105
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- Department of Animal Science, North Dakota State University, Fargo 58105
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- Department of Animal Science, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-000 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 36570-000 Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Effects of fixed-time artificial insemination using triptorelin on the reproductive performance of pigs: a meta-analysis. Animal 2019; 14:1481-1492. [PMID: 31858952 DOI: 10.1017/s1751731119003008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Triptorelin (TRI), a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist allowing ovulation synchronization in pigs, is indispensable for fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) protocols. However, the effect of FTAI using TRI (FTAI-TRI) on the reproductive performance is controversial. We performed a meta-analysis to determine whether FTAI-TRI affects reproductive performance of pigs, including pregnancy rate (PR), number of pigs born alive per litter (NBA), farrowing rate (FR) and total number of pigs born per litter (TNB). A total of 37 trials from 15 studies were extracted and analysed in Stata. A weighted mean difference (WMD) with 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated for NBA and TNB, and risk ratio (RR) with 95% CI was calculated for PR and FR. Pregnancy rate, TNB and NBA data were applied to a fixed-effect protocol, and FR data were applied to a random-effect protocol. We found that for weaned sows, the FTAI-TRI group had comparable reproductive performance to the artificial insemination (AI) following oestrus detection (EDAI) group. Fixed-time AI has many advantages, including the elimination of the need to heat-check twice daily, so that FTAI-TRI is a good substitute for EDAI. Subgroup analysis indicated that the optimal timing of triptorelin treatment was 96 h after weaning, which gave significant positive effects on PR (RR = 1.08, P = 0.000) and non-significant positive effects on TNB (WMD = 0.12, P = 0.452). Triptorelin at a dose of 100 μg showed better effects than 200 μg, with significant positive effects on PR (RR = 1.09, P = 0.005) and FR (RR = 1.06, P = 0.036). So a single dose of 100 μg was recommended. The optimal protocol was insemination at 24 h and again at 48 h after triptorelin administration if they remained in standing oestrus, and this provided a significantly higher NBA (WMD = 0.59, P = 0.013) that increased by 0.59. For gilts, the FTAI-TRI group showed decreased (not significant) PR (RR = 0.96, P = 0.127) and significantly decreased FR (RR = 0.93, P = 0.013), TNB (WMD = -0.85, P = 0.006) and NBA (WMD = -0.98, P = 0.000), which were inferior to those in the EDAI group. In conclusion, the effects of FTAI-TRI on the reproductive performance of pigs were parity-, treatment timing-, insemination timing-, and dosage-dependent. Fixed-time AI using triptorelin could effectively replace the EDAI protocol for sows, but not for gilts.
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Besbaci M, Abdelli A, Minviel JJ, Belabdi I, Kaidi R, Raboisson D. Association of pregnancy per artificial insemination with gonadotropin-releasing hormone and human chorionic gonadotropin administered during the luteal phase after artificial insemination in dairy cows: A meta-analysis. J Dairy Sci 2019; 103:2006-2018. [PMID: 31785879 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-16439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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One strategy for improving fertility in cattle is administration of GnRH or human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during the luteal phase, which increases progesterone (P4) secretion and delays luteolysis. To provide an overview of how GnRH or hCG treatment between 4 and 15 d after artificial insemination (AI) improves pregnancy per AI (P/AI) in cows, a meta-analysis was performed on 107 different trials from 52 publications. Data from 18,082 treated cows and 18,385 untreated controls were meta-analyzed. The meta-analysis explained the relative risk for P/AI with GnRH or hCG treatment under various circumstances. The results did not show any difference in P/AI between cows treated with hCG and cows treated with GnRH. Compared with no treatment, treatment with GnRH or hCG improved the chances of P/AI in cows with very poor (<30%) and poor (30.1 to 45%) fertility, whereas treatment did not benefit cows with very good fertility (>60.1%). Moreover, treatment with GnRH and hCG improved the chances of P/AI in primiparous cows. The improvement was much better in primiparous cows with very low fertility. Treatment with buserelin at a dose above 10 µg and with hCG at a dose above 2,500 IU was associated with increased chances of P/AI compared with lower doses. Treatment with GnRH 10 d after AI was also associated with increased chances of P/AI compared with earlier treatment. The present meta-analysis showed that the use of GnRH and hCG after AI should be focused on cows expected to have low or moderate fertility. Day and dose of treatment have to be considered as well.
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- M Besbaci
- Laboratory of Biotechnology in Animal Reproduction, Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University of Blida 1, 09,000, Blida, Algeria; High National School Veterinary El Harrach, Algers, 16,000, Algeria.
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- Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Bouira, 10,000, Bouira, Algeria
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- IHAP, Université de Toulouse, INRA, ENVT, Toulouse, France; Université Clermont Auvergne, INRA, Vetagro Sup, UMR Herbivores, 63122, Saint-Genès-Champanelle, France
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology in Animal Reproduction, Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University of Blida 1, 09,000, Blida, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology in Animal Reproduction, Institute of Veterinary Sciences, University of Blida 1, 09,000, Blida, Algeria
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- IHAP, Université de Toulouse, INRA, ENVT, Toulouse, France
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Progesterone Supplementation During the Pre-implantation Period Influences Interferon-Stimulated Gene Expression in Lactating Dairy Cows. ANNALS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.2478/aoas-2019-0019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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This study examined the effect of progesterone (P4) supplementation from Days 16 to 18 post-AI on interferon-stimulated gene (ISG) expression on Day 19 in high-producing dairy cows. Gene expression levels were measured in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Possible relationships between ISG expression and the incidence of pregnancy failure were also investigated. Cows were alternately assigned on Day 16 post-AI to a control (C: n = 13) or treatment group (P4: n = 14). Out of 27 cows, 12 returned to oestrus before pregnancy diagnosis and 9 were diagnosed as pregnant on Day 28. ISG expression was assessed in all cows. Expression levels for the genes OAS1, ISG15, MX1 and MX2 were higher for pregnant than for non-pregnant cows (P=0.04; P<0.001; P=0.02; P=0.045; respectively). A significant (P=0.01) interaction was observed between the treatment and positive pregnancy diagnosis groups on Day 28 post-AI for the probability of showing ISG expression. This interaction suggests that in cows not pregnant on Day 28, P4 supplementation may have led to increased ISG15 mRNA expression on Day 19. Lower ISG15 expression was detected for cows returning to oestrus than for pregnant cows (P<0.001). However, cows with a negative pregnancy diagnosis showed intermediate values, differences being non-significant when compared to cows returning to oestrus or pregnant cows. Our results suggest that P4 supplementation during the pre-implantation period promotes conceptus signalling.
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Martins T, Pugliesi G, Sponchiado M, Cardoso BO, da Silva KR, Celeghini ECC, Binelli M. Supplementation with long-acting progesterone in early diestrus in beef cattle: II. Relationships between follicle growth dynamics and luteolysis. Domest Anim Endocrinol 2019; 68:1-10. [PMID: 30772664 DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2018.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Revised: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The aims were to characterize follicular dynamics in response to supplemental progesterone (P4) and to investigate the relationships between follicular growth and onset of luteolysis in P4-treated cows, submitted or not to artificial insemination (AI). Nonsuckled beef cows detected in estrus were assigned to receive AI or to remain non-AI. Three days after ovulation (ie, D3), AI cows were injected with 150 mg of long-acting P4 (AI + injectable P4 formulation [iP4]; n = 22), and the non-AI cows were assigned to receive 150 mg iP4 (n = 19) or saline (control, n = 19). Between D3 and D21, growth dynamics of the dominant follicles (DFs) was monitored by ultrasonography. Plasma P4 concentrations were measured every other day from D9 to D19. Pregnancy status (ie, P: pregnant and NP: nonpregnant) was examined by ultrasound on D28 to D32. Injectable P4 formulation supplementation decreased average maximum diameter of first-wave DF (DF1). Neither day of emergence of DF2 or DF3 nor the proportion of two- or three-wave cycles were altered by supplemental P4. Daily mean diameter of DF2 and DF3 was also similar between control and iP4 groups. Consistently, daily mean diameter of DF1 in iP4-treated cows was smaller for cows that underwent luteolysis by D15 compared to a later onset. Progesterone concentrations between D9 and D19 decreased earliest in the iP4 group, latest in the control group and was intermediate for the NP-AI + iP4 group. In addition, three-wave cycles presented a delayed decrease on plasma P4 concentrations than two-wave cycles. Further analysis revealed that on two-wave cycles, P4 concentrations on D15 were lowest in the iP4 and NP-AI + iP4 animals compared to the control and P-AI + iP4 groups. Conversely, for three-wave cycles, on D15, P-AI + iP4, NP-AI + iP4, and controls had greater P4 concentrations than the iP4 group. In summary, our data indicate that impairment of first follicular growth was associated with P4-induced shortened luteal lifespan (D14-D15) and that three-wave cycles after AI can be more supportive for pregnancy maintenance in P4-treated cows. We speculate that such conditions play a critical role in the embryonic ability to inhibit iP4-induced early luteolysis reported in part I of this series.
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- T Martins
- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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Martins T, Pugliesi G, Sponchiado M, Cardoso BO, Gomes NS, Mello BP, Celeghini ECC, Binelli M. Supplementation with long-acting progesterone in early diestrus in beef cattle: I. effect of artificial insemination on onset of luteolysis. Domest Anim Endocrinol 2019; 67:63-70. [PMID: 30755339 DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2018.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Revised: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Progesterone (P4) supplementation in early diestrus advances changes in the endometrial transcriptome, stimulating embryonic development. However, it also induces early onset of luteolysis. Occurrence of luteolysis before D16 postmating can be detrimental to fertility. A potential counteracting role of the elongating conceptus on early luteolysis is understood poorly. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of artificial insemination (AI; ie, pregnancy) on the temporal dynamics of luteolysis of cows supplemented with P4. Nonsuckled beef cows were inseminated at 12 h after estrus (D0: ovulation) or were not inseminated (no-AI). On D3, the AI cows were assigned to receive a single dose of 150 mg of injectable long-acting P4 via intramuscular injection (AI + iP4; n = 23), and the no-AI cows were assigned to receive iP4 (iP4; n = 21) or saline (control, n = 22). Corpus luteum (CL) development and regression were determined by ultrasonography (US) between D3 and D21. Plasma P4 concentrations were measured on D3 and every other day from D9 to D21. Pregnancy status was determined by US (D28‒D32). iP4 supplementation reduced luteal development (D5-D10) compared to the control group and increased incidence of luteolysis between D14 and D15. On D15, the proportion of cows that underwent luteolysis and plasma P4 concentrations differed between the iP4 group (47.6; 2.10 ± 0.47) and the control group (13.6; 4.40 ± 0.46) and was intermediate in the AI + iP4 group, respectively (26.1%; 3.70 ± 0.45 ng/mL; P < 0.05). The AI effects were due to the pregnant cows (n = 7). Considering nonpregnant cows only, the proportion of early luteolysis in the AI + iP4 group (37.5%) was similar to the iP4 group. Pregnancy was not established in cows having a shortened luteal lifespan. Indeed, interval to luteolysis in the AI + iP4 group (15.50 ± 0.66 d) was similar to the iP4 group (16.38 ± 0.46 d), but less than the control group (17.38 ± 0.40 d; P = 0.05). In conclusion, the effect of AI on extending luteal lifespan occurred exclusively in cows that maintained pregnancy.
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- T Martins
- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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Couto SR, Guerson YB, Ferreira JE, Silva OR, Silenciato LN, Barbero RP, Mello MR. Impact of supplementation with long-acting progesterone on gestational loss in Nelore females submitted to TAI. Theriogenology 2019; 125:168-172. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Revised: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Yamamoto N, Nishimura R, Gunji Y, Saneshige M, Kiriki K, Hishinuma M. Effect of post artificial insemination treatment with two different progesterone intravaginal devices on conception and synchronization of the returning estrus in Japanese Black cows. J Vet Med Sci 2018; 80:1822-1828. [PMID: 30333378 PMCID: PMC6305516 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.17-0094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of post artificial insemination
(AI) treatment with intravaginal progesterone device (P4 device) on conception rate,
synchronization of returning estrus and plasma P4 concentration in Japanese Black cows.
Nineteen cows were treated with DIB (1.0 g P4) from Day 12 to 19 (Day 0=day of the first
AI), 27 cows were treated with a CIDR (1.9 g P4) from Day 12 to 19, and 33 cows were not
treated after the first AI (control). Estrous behavior was daily examined between Day 20
and 25, and cows returning to estrus were inseminated (the second AI). On Day 19, plasma
P4 concentration was not different among DIB, CIDR and control groups. There was no
significant difference in conception rate after the first AI among three groups (DIB:
63.2%, CIDR: 66.7% and control: 72.7%). In non-pregnant cows, there was no significant
difference in the proportion of cows showed returning estrus between Day 20 and 25 (DIB:
57.1%, CIDR: 22.2% and control: 44.4%), and day of returning estrus was not synchronized.
The overall conception rate after the first and second AI was not different among the
groups. In conclusion, post-AI treatment with intravaginal devices containing 1.0 and 1.9
g P4 from Day 12 to 19 neither increased plasma P4 concentration nor improved fertility
and synchronization of the returning estrus in Japanese Black cows.
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- Naoki Yamamoto
- United Graduate School of Veterinary Science, Yamaguchi University, 1677-1 Yoshida, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan.,Laboratory of Theriogenology, Joint Department of Veterinary Medicine, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori 680-8553, Japan.,NOSAI Shimane, 105 Tonomachi, Matsue, Shimane 690-0887, Japan
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- United Graduate School of Veterinary Science, Yamaguchi University, 1677-1 Yoshida, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan.,Laboratory of Theriogenology, Joint Department of Veterinary Medicine, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori 680-8553, Japan
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- United Graduate School of Veterinary Science, Yamaguchi University, 1677-1 Yoshida, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan.,Laboratory of Theriogenology, Joint Department of Veterinary Medicine, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori 680-8553, Japan
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- Miyazaki Prefecture Hokubu NOSAI, 1524-2 Yoshino, Nobeoka, Miyazaki 882-0072, Japan
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- United Graduate School of Veterinary Science, Yamaguchi University, 1677-1 Yoshida, Yamaguchi 753-8515, Japan.,Laboratory of Theriogenology, Joint Department of Veterinary Medicine, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori 680-8553, Japan
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Martins T, Sponchiado M, Ojeda-Rojas OA, Gonella-Diaza AM, Batista EOS, Cardoso BO, Rocha CC, Basso AC, Binelli M. Exacerbated conceptus signaling does not favor establishment of pregnancy in beef cattle. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2018; 9:87. [PMID: 30555692 PMCID: PMC6284308 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-018-0302-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Insufficient production of anti-luteolytic signals by the pre-attachment embryo is considered a major cause of pregnancy failure in cattle. We tested the hypothesis that transfer of multiple blastocysts (n = 5/recipient) and progesterone (P4) supplementation amplify anti-luteolytic signaling and reduce embryonic losses in beef cattle. Cows detected in estrus (D0; n = 104) were assigned randomly to receive 150 mg of injectable long-acting P4 (iP4) or vehicle (non-iP4) on D4 and transcervical transfer of none or five, grade 1, not-frozen, in vitro-produced blastocysts, on D7. Luteal development and time of structural luteolysis were monitored by ultrasonography. Plasma P4 concentrations were determined on D4, D5 and D7, and daily between D14 and D20. Conceptus signaling was monitored by transcript abundance of interferon-stimulated gene 15 (ISG15) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells isolated on D14, D16, D18 and D20. Early embryonic mortality (EEM) was defined as the absence of ISG15 mRNA upregulation over time and/or luteal regression up to D20. Late embryonic mortality (LEM) was defined as the absence of a conceptus with a heartbeat on pregnancy diagnosis at D30 (PD30) after observing upregulation of ISG15 mRNA and extension of luteal lifespan. Pregnant cows presented conceptuses with heartbeat at PD30. Results On D5, iP4-treated cows had P4 concentrations 2.07-fold greater than non-iP4 treated (P < 0.001). On D7, P4 concentrations were similar. Pregnant and LEM animals showed a progressive increase in the abundance of ISG15 from D14 to D20. iP4-treated cows detected pregnant at PD30 had 1.53-fold greater abundance of ISG15 mRNA between D14 and D20 than non-iP4 treated cows (P = 0.05). iP4 doubled the frequency of EEM while it did not affect LEM. At PD30, embryonic survival was 37.0% vs. 55.6% for iP4-treated vs. control cows. Majority of pregnant cows (71%) presented only a single viable embryo. Conclusions A substantial proportion of cows had EEM (31%) and LEM (20%) even after transferring multiple blastocysts. This argues that mortality was due to poor uterine receptivity that could not be reversed by supplemental P4 or overcome by transferring multiple blastocysts. Further, a given uterine environment was not necessarily adequate to all embryos.
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- T Martins
- 1Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 1Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 2Department of Nutrition and Animal Production, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 1Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 1Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 1Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 1Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- In Vitro Brasil, Mogi Mirim, São Paulo, Brazil
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- 4Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Zolini AM, Ortiz WG, Estrada-Cortes E, Ortega MS, Dikmen S, Sosa F, Giordano JO, Hansen PJ. Interactions of human chorionic gonadotropin with genotype and parity on fertility responses of lactating dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2018; 102:846-856. [PMID: 30447974 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-15358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Fertility-promoting effects of treatment of lactating dairy cattle with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) after artificial insemination (AI) have been variable. Here, we tested whether fertility response to hCG in lactating Holstein cows interacts with genotype and parity. Primiparous (n = 538) and multiparous (n = 613) cows were treated with hCG (3,300 IU) or vehicle 5 d after AI. Pregnancy was diagnosed on d 32 and 60 after AI. A subset of cows (n = 593-701) was genotyped for 4 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) previously associated with fertility. Treatment with hCG increased progesterone concentration on d 12 after AI regardless of genotype or parity. Pregnancy per AI was improved by hCG in primiparous cows but not in multiparous cows. Moreover, hCG treatment interacted with a SNP in coenzyme Q9 (COQ9) to affect fertility. Fertility of cows treated with vehicle was greatest for the AA allele, whereas fertility was lowest for the same genotype among cows treated with hCG. Pregnancy per AI was also affected by genotype for heat shock protein A1-like (HSPA1L) and progesterone receptor (PGR), but no interactions were observed with treatment. Genotype for a SNP in prostate androgen-regulated mucin-like protein 1 (PARM1) was not associated with fertility. Overall, results show that variation in response to hCG treatment on fertility depends on parity and interacts with a SNP in COQ9.
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- A M Zolini
- Department of Animal Sciences, D.H. Barron Reproductive and Perinatal Biology Research Program, and Genetics Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611-0910
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- Department of Animal Sciences, D.H. Barron Reproductive and Perinatal Biology Research Program, and Genetics Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611-0910
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- Department of Animal Sciences, D.H. Barron Reproductive and Perinatal Biology Research Program, and Genetics Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611-0910
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- Department of Animal Sciences, D.H. Barron Reproductive and Perinatal Biology Research Program, and Genetics Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611-0910
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Science, University of Uludag, Bursa, 16059, Turkey
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- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
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- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
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- Department of Animal Sciences, D.H. Barron Reproductive and Perinatal Biology Research Program, and Genetics Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611-0910.
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Nishimura TK, Martins T, da Silva MI, Lafuente BS, de Garla Maio JR, Binelli M, Pugliesi G, Saran Netto A. Importance of body condition score and ovarian activity on determining the fertility in beef cows supplemented with long-acting progesterone after timed-AI. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 198:27-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.08.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Revised: 08/22/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Wang Z, Liu BS, Wang XY, Wei QH, Tian H, Wang LQ. Effects of altrenogest on reproductive performance of gilts and sows: A meta-analysis. Anim Reprod Sci 2018; 197:10-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.08.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 08/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Barkhori-Mehni S, Karami-Shabankareh H, Masoumi R, Kazemi-Bonchenari M, Pezeshki A, Badiei A, Dirandeh E, Colazo MG. Effect of Exogenous Progesterone or Flunixin Meglumine After AI on Serum Progesterone Concentration and Pregnancy per AI in Lactating Dairy Cows. Anim Reprod 2018; 15:140-147. [PMID: 34122645 PMCID: PMC8186875 DOI: 10.21451/1984-3143-ar2017-0014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of post AI administration of exogenous
progesterone (P4) or a prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) synthesis
inhibitor agent on serum P4 concentrations and pregnancy per AI (P/AI) in lactating
dairy cows. Eighty lactating cows were randomly allocated to one of four treatment groups:
1) CON (control), received 5 mL of saline solution on d 6 and 14 post AI; 2) IP4 (injection of P
4), received 125 mg of P4 im on d 6 and 14 post AI; 3) CIDR, received a
controlled internal drug release insert containing 1.38g of P4 from d 6 to 20 post
AI; and 4) FM (Flunixin Meglumine), received 0.625 g of Flunixin Meglumine, a nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drug, twice daily on d 15 and 19 post AI. Blood samples were taken on d 0, 6,
14, 17 and 20 post AI to determine P4 concentrations. Transrectal palpation was
performed between 40 and 45 d post AI to determine pregnancy status. All treatment groups (i.e.
IP4, CIDR and FM) resulted in greater serum P4 concentration on d 17 and 20 post
AI compared to CON (P < 0.05). Cows given a CIDR insert had greater concentrations of P
4 on d 17 and 20 than IP4 and FM cows (P < 0.05). However, no significant difference
was found between IP4 and FM groups for serum P4 concentrations. The P/AI was greater
(P < 0.05) in CIDR-treated cows (55%, 11/20) than CON (25%, 5/20), and intermediate in IP4
(40%, 8/20) and FM (35%, 7/20) cows. In summary, treatment with exogenous P4 (i.e.
CIDR and IP4) or FM increased serum P4 concentrations in lactating dairy cows.
However, results suggest that only CIDR administration would improve P/AI.
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- Saber Barkhori-Mehni
- Department of Health and Food Safety, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arak University, Arak, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, United States of America
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Faculty, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Alborz, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Sari Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Sari, Iran
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- Livestock Research Section, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Edmonton, AB, T6H 5T6, Canada
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Smith MF, Geisert RD, Parrish JJ. Reproduction in domestic ruminants during the past 50 yr: discovery to application. J Anim Sci 2018; 96:2952-2970. [PMID: 29684167 PMCID: PMC6095338 DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Accepted: 04/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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The study of reproductive physiology in domestic ruminants has progressed from the whole animal to the molecular level in an amazingly short period of time. The volume of information on this subject is enormous; therefore, we have focused on domestic ruminants, with an emphasis on cattle. To date, artificial insemination (AI) is perhaps the most powerful technique that reproductive physiologists and geneticists have provided the livestock industry for genetic improvement. Early efforts to establish AI as a tool were initiated in Russia around 1899 and since that time major advances in methods of semen collection, evaluation of male fertility, cryopreservation of sperm, sex-sorted semen, and estrous cycle control have occurred. The preceding advances not only led to the widespread use of AI, but also contributed to our fundamental understanding of ovulation control, timing of insemination, gamete biology, and cryopreservation. In regards to anestrus, our understanding of the concept of neuroendocrine control of the pituitary gland and the role of steroid feedback led to the Gonadostat Theory, which proposes that onset of puberty is due to a decrease in the negative feedback of gonadal steroids over time. Subsequent studies in prepuberal and postpartum sheep and cattle established that a short luteal phase frequently precedes the first normal length cycle that is accompanied by estrous expression. This observation led to the common practice of treating prepuberal heifers and anestrous postpartum cows with a short-term progestin treatment (e.g., Controlled Internal Drug Release) to induce normal estrous cycles. In domestic ruminants, fertilization rate is high (85% to 95%); however, significant embryonic mortality before or around the time of maternal recognition of pregnancy (MRP) reduces the pregnancy rate to a single breeding. Significant effort has been directed at determining the time of MRP, the signal for MRP, as well as elucidating the physiological, cellular, and molecular dialogue between the conceptus and uterine environment. Advancements have now led us to the ability to edit the genome to alleviate disease and possibly improve production traits. In summary, major advancements in our understanding of reproductive biology have stemmed from efforts to establish the AI and embryo transfer technique and reduce the negative impact of anestrus and embryonic mortality in domestic ruminants.
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- Michael F Smith
- Division of Animal Science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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- Division of Animal Science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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Qu X, Su C, Zheng N, Li S, Meng L, Wang J. A Survey of Naturally-Occurring Steroid Hormones in Raw Milk and the Associated Health Risks in Tangshan City, Hebei Province, China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 15:ijerph15010038. [PMID: 29278385 PMCID: PMC5800137 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15010038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Revised: 12/17/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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In recent years, high levels of hormone residue in food, capable of damaging the health of consumers, have been recorded frequently. In this study, 195 raw milk samples were obtained from Tangshan City, China, and the concentrations of 22 steroid hormones were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). Cortisol was detected in 12.5% of raw milk samples (mean 0.61 µg/kg; range: <limit of quantification (LOQ)-0.94 µg/kg). Progesterone was detected in 85.9% of raw milk samples (mean 5.12 µg/kg; range: <LOQ-9.04 µg/kg). The concentration of cortisol present in milk was lower than the maximum residue limit defined in Japan (10 µg/kg). Children aged between one and five years were expected to be the at-risk population when exposed to detectable steroid hormone concentrations. Based on the mean and maximum concentrations of progesterone detected in milk, the contribution was 0.85% and 0.9%, and 1.48% and 1.6% of the acceptable daily intake for boys and girls, respectively. These results imply that the concentrations of steroid hormones present in raw milk should not present a health risk for young children.
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- Xueyin Qu
- Ministry of Agriculture-Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Dairy Products (Beijing), Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Shihezi University, No. 4, the North Road, Shihezi 832002, China.
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- Ministry of Agriculture-Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Dairy Products (Beijing), Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Ministry of Agriculture-Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Dairy Products (Beijing), Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Ministry of Agriculture-Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Dairy Products (Beijing), Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Ministry of Agriculture-Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Dairy Products (Beijing), Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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- Ministry of Agriculture-Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Dairy Products (Beijing), Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China.
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Bruinjé TC, Gobikrushanth M, Colazo MG, Ambrose DJ. Dynamics of pre- and post-insemination progesterone profiles and insemination outcomes determined by an in-line milk analysis system in primiparous and multiparous Canadian Holstein cows. Theriogenology 2017; 102:147-153. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Martins T, Talamoni JP, Sponchiado M, Maio JRG, Nogueira GP, Pugliesi G, Binelli M. Impact of estradiol cypionate prior to TAI and progesterone supplementation at initial diestrus on ovarian and fertility responses in beef cows. Theriogenology 2017; 104:156-163. [PMID: 28846912 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2017] [Revised: 08/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In cattle, early diestrus progesterone (P4) supplementation modulates endometrial function to exert pro- and anti-pregnancy establishment effects; specifically, P4 stimulates conceptus growth, but also induces early onset of luteolysis. This paradoxical effect is frequently related to the inconsistent fertility outcomes that result from P4 supplementation experiments. Aim was to investigate the impact of exogenous estradiol (E2) treatment at the end of timed fixed AI (TAI) on frequency of early luteolysis and pregnancy of beef cows supplemented with P4. Ovulations (D0 of study) of suckled multiparous (n = 643) and primiparous (n = 193) Nelore cows (Bos indicus) were synchronized with an E2/P4-based protocol for TAI and assigned to receive 1.0 mg of estradiol cypionate (CP) or nothing (NoCP) on D-2 and 150 mg of injectable long-acting P4 (iP4) or Placebo (NoiP4) on D4 on a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement. On D15, the iP4 supplementation increased (P < 0.05) the frequency of early luteolysis (NoCP + iP4: 26.0%; [13/50] vs. NoCP: 8.0% [4/50]), but CP prevented this effect (CP + iP4: 8.3% [4/48] and CP: 6.4% [3/47]). The CP improved pregnancy/AI (P/AI) of multiparous (CP: 51.6% [165/320] and NoCP: 35.0% [113/323]; P < 0.001) and primiparous cows (CP: 40.4% [40/99] and NoCP: 24.5% [23/94], P < 0.05), regardless of iP4 treatment. The iP4 supplementation affected P/AI of CP and NoCP treated cows according to follicle size at TAI. For the CP treated cows, the iP4 supplementation improved P/AI of sub-populations of cows with follicles <12.35 mm (42.0% [34/81] vs. 53.1% [34/64]), while for NoCP treated cows, the improvements occurred in subpopulations of cows with follicles ≥12.35 mm (46.1% [35/76] vs. 58.7% [37/63]). In conclusion, strategies associating E2 and P4 supplementation decrease the incidence of early onset of luteolysis and improve P/AI of suckled beef cows with smaller follicles.
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- T Martins
- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, Camilo Castelo Branco University, Descalvado, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Ouro Fino Saúde Animal, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Support, Production and Animal Health, School of Veterinary Medicine of Araçatuba, São Paulo State University "Julio de Mesquita Filho", Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Carvalho P, Consentini C, Weaver S, Barleta R, Hernandez L, Fricke P. Temporarily decreasing progesterone after timed artificial insemination decreased expression of interferon-tau stimulated gene 15 (ISG15) in blood leukocytes, serum pregnancy-specific protein B concentrations, and embryo size in lactating Holstein cows. J Dairy Sci 2017; 100:3233-3242. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-11996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 12/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Garcia-Ispierto I, López-Gatius F. Progesterone supplementation in the early luteal phase after artificial insemination improves conception rates in high-producing dairy cows. Theriogenology 2017; 90:20-24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2016] [Revised: 10/09/2016] [Accepted: 11/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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