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Baruselli PS, de Abreu LÂ, Catussi BLC, Oliveira ACDS, Rebeis LM, Gricio EA, Albertini S, Sales JNS, Rodrigues CA. Use of new recombinant proteins for ovarian stimulation in ruminants. Anim Reprod 2023; 20:e20230092. [PMID: 37720727 PMCID: PMC10503889 DOI: 10.1590/1984-3143-ar2023-0092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Currently, gonadotropin products (follicle stimulating hormone, FSH, and luteinizing hormone, LH) used in animal reproduction are produced by extraction and purification from abattoir-derived pituitary glands. This method, relying on animal-derived materials, carries the potential risk of hormone contamination and pathogen transmission. Additionally, chorionic gonadotropins are extracted from the blood of pregnant mares (equine chorionic gonadotropin; eCG) or the urine of pregnant women (human chorionic gonadotropin; hCG). However, recent advancements have introduced recombinant gonadotropins for assisted animal reproduction therapies. The traditional use of FSH for superovulation has limitations, including labor requirements and variability in superovulation response, affecting the success of in vivo (SOV) and in vitro (OPU/IVEP) embryo production. FSH treatment for superstimulation before OPU can promote the growth of a homogenous follicular population and the recovery of competent oocytes suitable for IVEP procedures. At present, a single injection of a preparation of long-acting bovine recombinant FSH (rFSH) produced similar superovulation responses resulting in the production of good-quality in vivo and in vitro embryos. Furthermore, the treatment with eCG at FTAI protocol has demonstrated its efficacy in promoting follicular growth, ovulation, and P/AI, mainly in heifers and anestrous cows. Currently, treatment with recombinant glycoproteins with eCG-like activity (r-eCG) have shown promising results in increasing follicular growth, ovulation, and P/AI in cows submitted to P4/E2 -based protocols. Bovine somatotropin (bST) is a naturally occurring hormone found in cows. Recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST), produced through genetic engineering techniques, has shown potential in enhancing reproductive outcomes in ruminants. Treatment with rbST has been found to improve P/IA, increase donor embryo production, and enhance P/ET in recipients. The use of recombinant hormones allows to produce non-animal-derived products, offering several advantages in assisted reproductive technologies for ruminants. This advancement opens up new possibilities for improving reproductive efficiency and success rates in the field of animal reproduction.
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- Pietro Sampaio Baruselli
- Departamento de Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Departamento de Reprodução Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Rocha CC, Martins T, Mello BP, Dalmaso de Mello G, Motta IG, Lemes KM, Binelli M, Madureira EH, Pugliesi G. Comparing the effect of estradiol benzoate and 17β-estradiol plus progesterone on follicular turnover and development, and pregnancy outcomes in a timed artificial insemination protocol. Theriogenology 2022; 192:73-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Motta IG, Rocha CC, Bisinotto DZ, Melo GD, Ataide Júnior GA, Silva AG, Gonzaga VHG, Santos JA, Freitas BG, Lemes KM, Madureira EH, Pugliesi G. Increased pregnancy rate in beef heifers resynchronized with estradiol at 14 days after TAI. Theriogenology 2020; 147:62-70. [PMID: 32097817 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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We aimed to evaluate the treatment with estradiol benzoate (EB) or 17β-estradiol (E2) associated with progesterone (P4) for resynchronization of ovulation 14 days after timed artificial insemination (TAI). In Experiment 1 (Exp. 1), Nelore heifers were submitted to TAI (D0). On D14, the animals received an intravaginal P4 device and were randomly assigned to one of three groups: control (no treatment; n = 17); EB (1 mg EB; n = 17); and E2+P4 (1 mg E2 + 9 mg P4; n = 18). Ultrasonography evaluations were performed daily from D14 to D22 to map follicular and luteal dynamics. On D22, the P4 devices were removed and non-pregnant (NP) animals were determined using corpus luteum blood flow Doppler ultrasonography. In Exp. 2, 1295 beef heifers were resynchronized and randomly allocated to the same experimental groups as described in Exp. 1. On D22, the largest follicle (LF) was measured in NP and a second TAI was performed on D24. In a subset of heifers (n = 337), an estrus detection patch was used between D22 and D24 to monitor estrus expression and the LF was measured at D24. Confirmatory diagnosis of pregnancy was performed between D37-67 and D43-67 after first and second TAI, respectively. In Exp 1, the proportion of heifers with a synchronized follicular wave emergence (from 3 to 5 days after treatment) was greater (P < 0.05) in the EB group (93.8%) than in the control (62.5%) and E2+P4 (64.7%) groups. Structural luteolysis occurred earlier (P < 0.05) in the EB and E2+P4 groups than in the controls. The pregnancy rate after first TAI did not differ (P > 0.1) among the groups at D22 and at confirmatory diagnosis in both experiments. In Exp 2, the potential pregnancy loss between D22 and D37-67 was similar (P > 0.1) in the control (19% [36/185]), EB (15% [28/182]) and E2+P4 (15% [28/184]) groups. The LF diameter (mm) on D22 was greater (P < 0.05) in the control group (11.9 ± 0.1) than in EB (11.3 ± 0.1) and E2+P4 (11.5 ± 0.1). No difference (P > 0.1) was observed in the proportion of heifers detected in estrus, but LF growth rate (mm/day) between D22 and D24 was greater (P < 0.05) in EB group (0.9 ± 0.08) than in control (0.6 ± 0.07) and E2+P4 (0.7 ± 0.09) groups. The pregnancy rate for the second TAI was greater (P < 0.05) in the EB group (47% [94/200]) than in the control (37% [76/203]), but did not differ (P > 0.1) from the E2+P4 group (43% [93/214]). In conclusion, the treatment with 1 mg EB or 1 mg E2 + 9 mg P4 at 14 days post-TAI anticipates luteolysis in NP heifers but does not compromise pregnancy. The EB treatment induces a new synchronized follicle wave emergence and increases the pregnancy rate of resynchronized NP heifers.
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- I G Motta
- 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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- Ourofino Saúde Animal, Cravinhos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health do Brasil LTDA, São Paulo, 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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Ribeiro L, Bastos B, Silva M, Oliveira R, Pinto A, Lima I, Melo L, Sousa R, Gonçalves P, Bonfa H, Cordeiro M, Nogueira D, Barbosa R, Lopes Júnior E. Efeito da somatotropina bovina recombinante (rbST) na produção in vivo e na maturação in vitro de oócitos bovinos da raça Sindi. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-10869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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RESUMO A fim de avaliar o efeito de diferentes doses da rbST sobre a dinâmica folicular, a produção e a maturação in vitro de oócitos, 20 vacas Sindi, divididas em três grupos, receberam um dispositivo de progesterona intravaginal, estradiol e PGF2α, além de 2mL de solução salina (grupo controle), 250 (grupo rbST 250) ou 500mg de rbST (grupo rbST 500). Cinco dias depois, realizou-se a ovum pick up, e os complexos cumulus-oócitos (CCOs) recuperados foram selecionados, classificados e maturados in vitro. Os dados de contagem foram comparados pelo procedimento glht (General Linear Hypothesis Test), e os dados em porcentagem foram submetidos ao qui-quadrado, no programa estatístico R, onde as diferenças foram consideradas significativas quando P<0,05. Não houve diferença (P>0,05) entre os grupos quanto à quantidade de folículos e à taxa de maturação. Os grupos rbST 250 e rbST 500 foram significativamente superiores (P<0,05) ao grupo controle em relação ao número de folículos grandes (0,42±0,20 vs. 0). O grupo rbST 500 apresentou maior (P<0,05) porcentagem de oócitos viáveis (91,52%) do que os grupos controle (67,85%) e rbST 250 (53,33%). A rbST aumenta o número de folículos grandes, e 500mg de rbST aumentam a porcentagem de oócitos viáveis em vacas Sindi.
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- Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Brazil
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- Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Brazil
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Rincón JAA, Mion B, Acosta DAV, Gasperin BG, Rovani MT, Pegoraro LMC, Corrêa MN, Schneider A. Effect of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) treatment on follicular population and development in non-lactating dairy cows. Anim Reprod 2019; 16:914-922. [PMID: 32368271 PMCID: PMC7189501 DOI: 10.21451/1984-3143-ar2018-0118] [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: 02/01/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term effects of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) on follicle population and ovulatory follicle development in non-lactating dairy cows. Twenty-one Jersey cows were allocated in rbST (n=11) or control (n=10) groups. On day -60, cows in rbST group received 500 mg of somatotropin (s.c. Lactotropin®, Elanco). On day 0, control and rbST cows received an intravaginal progesterone-releasing device (1.9 g, CIDR®, Zoetis) and GnRH (100 mg, IM, Factrel®, Zoetis). On day 8, cows received PGF2α (25 mg, IM, Lutalyse®, Zoetis) and the CIDR® was removed. Twelve hours after device removal (D8), serum, follicular fluid and granulosa cells samples were collected. Serum and follicular concentration of estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) were analyzed. Total RNA was extracted from granulosa cells to measure gene expression of LHCGR, STAR, HSD-3B1, CYP11A1, CYP19A1, CYP17A1, IGFR and PAPPA by real-time PCR. Ultrasonography was performed on days -60, -53, -46, -14, -7, 0 and 8 for antral follicle count. Results were analyzed by repeated measures ANOVA and t-test. There was no effect of rbST treatment on the number of follicles during the 60 days period, as well as no effect on serum and follicular fluid E2 and follicular fluid P4 at the moment of follicle aspiration. There was a reduction in PAPPA (P = 0.006), CYP11A1 (P = 0.04) and CYP19A1 (P = 0.002) mRNA levels in granulosa cells of the pre-ovulatory follicle of rbST treated cows. In conclusion, a single dose of rbST did not have long-term effects on antral follicle population, serum and follicular E2/P4 concentrations in non-lactating dairy cows. Despite that, rbST injection decreased granulosa cell expression of genes related to steroidogenesis in the pre-ovulatory follicle.
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brasil
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brasil
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- Faculdade de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brasil
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Silva T, Costa S, Costa E, Guimarães J, Queiroz-Castro V. Effect of somatotropin on survival and diameter of bovine preantral follicles. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2019. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-4162-10602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) on survival and diameter of bovine preantral ovarian follicles (PAOF) cultured in vitro. Ovaries were collected from adult cows and fragments of ovarian cortex were immediately fixed (non-cultured control) or cultured in vitro in α-MEM+ alone or containing 10, 50, 100 or 1,000ng/mL rbST. The fragments were processed for Classical Histology and Transmission Electron Microscopy. After one and seven days of culture, the percentage of normal follicles in the non-cultured control was superior (P< 0.05) to the follicles cultured in α-MEM+ alone or with different rbST concentrations. The oocyte and follicular mean diameter did not increase during the culture for one and seven days, both in media containing rbST and in the medium without this hormone. The only medium in which there was no reduction in follicular diameter with the time of culture was the medium without rbST. Ultrastructural damage in PAOF cultured in vitro was found. It is concluded that the use of rbST at different concentrations in in situ culture of bovine preantral follicles has no beneficial effects on survival and growth of bovine PAOF.
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- Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana, Brazil
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Paula Kaminski A, Luisa Andrade Carvalho M, Saporski Segui M, Ernandes Kozicki L, Breno Pedrosa V, Romualdo Weiss R, Gomes Bergstein-Galan T. Impact of recombinant bovine somatotropin, progesterone, and estradiol benzoate on ovarian follicular dynamics in Bos taurus taurus cows using a protocol for estrus and ovulation synchronization. Theriogenology 2019; 140:58-61. [PMID: 31442738 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of recombinant bovine somatotropin (bST) in combination with progesterone (P4) and estradiol benzoate (EB) on ovarian follicular dynamics using a protocol for estrus and ovulation synchronization in crossbred Bos taurus taurus cows. Twenty-four non-lactating multiparous cows were randomly assigned to two groups: the recombinant bovine somatotropin group (GbST; n = 11) received an intravaginal P4 device (1.5 g), estradiol benzoate (EB = 1.0 mg IM), bST (500 mg SC), and an ovarian ultrasonography (US) on day zero (d0 = beginning of the study); d-cloprostenol (150 μg, IM), US, and P4 removal on d8; 1.0 mg of EB (IM) on d9; and US on d10 and d15. On the other hand, to the control group (GC; n = 13), the same protocol as the GbST was applied, except for the non-receipt of bST on d0. The follicles were measured and evaluated on d0, d8, and d10, as were the corpora lutea (CL) on d15 (using ultrasonography). The effect of the two treatments (GbST vs. GC) on the follicle size, CL (F-test), and ovulation rate (logistic regression) were evaluated. The GbST showed a greater follicle diameter on d10 (14.5 mm) than the GC (12.1 mm; P < 0.03), as well as a greater diameter of CL on d15 (19.7 vs. 16.9 mm, P < 0.01). In addition, in the former, the ovulation rate (90.9 vs. 69.2%, P = 0.09) was observed to be greater. It was concluded that the combination of bST, P4, and EB in synchronization for estrus and ovulation protocols significantly increased the diameter of the preovulatory follicle, produced a higher follicular growth rate, and a greater diameter of the corpus luteum. Additionally, there was a higher percentage of cows with ovulation compared to the group that did not receive bST.
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- Ana Paula Kaminski
- Escola de Ciências da Vida, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil
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- Escola de Ciências da Vida, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil
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- Escola de Ciências da Vida, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil.
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Oliveira FA, de Almeida ÍC, Sena LM, Penitente-Filho JM, Torres CAA. Recombinant bovine somatotropin in the synchronization of ovulation in crossbred dairy cows ( Bos taurus indicus × Bos taurus taurus). Vet World 2019; 13:746-750. [PMID: 32546920 PMCID: PMC7245705 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2020.746-750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the administration of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) at the moment of implementation of the timed artificial insemination protocol, on follicular dynamics and pregnancy rate in crossbred cows. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 346 cows were used in two experiments with a factorial 2×2 design. The cycling cows (Tcycling) and the anestrous cows (Tanestrous) were considered as factor 1 and the administration of rbST (TrbST) or not (Tcontrol) as factor 2. The experimental protocol: (1) Tcontrol - day 0 (D0), insertion of a progesterone-release intravaginal device (PRID) plus 2 mg of estradiol benzoate (EB); D8, PRID removal, plus 0.150 mg of prostaglandin F2α, and 400 IU of equine chorionic gonadotropin; D9, 1 mg of EB; and with artificial insemination at day 10; (2) TrbST - similar to Tcontrol plus 500 mg of rbST on D0. In experiment I, ultrasound examinations were performed in all treatments. In experiment II, the cows' pregnancy rate was evaluated. Data were analyzed with 5% probability. RESULTS There was no effect of the protocols on cows cyclicity or follicular growth rate (p>0.05). There was no interaction of the effects, administration of rbST, and the cyclicity of cows on the pregnancy rate. The total pregnancy rate observed was 49.0%. The pregnancy rate in cows receiving rbST was lower for anestrous compared with cycling cows (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The administration of rbST did not alter the patterns of follicular dynamics nor the ovulation rate. However, cows in anestrous that received rbST had lower pregnancy rates than cycling cows.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Alegre, Espirito Santo, 29500-000, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Viçosa, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36571-000, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Viçosa, Campus Universitário, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36571-000, Brazil
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Yama P, Moonmanee T, Osathanunkul M, Jitjumnong J, Karaphuak W. Locational relationship between corpus luteum and ovulatory follicle on ovaries alters follicular dynamics and progesterone concentrations of Thai indigenous beef cows exhibiting two follicular waves. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1071/an17629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The present study aims to determine the impact of differences in the locational relationship between the previous corpus luteum (CL) and the further ovulatory follicle (OF) on follicular dynamics and progesterone (P4) concentrations in Thai indigenous beef cows (White Lamphun) exhibiting two follicular waves. Twenty-one cows, exhibiting the two-wave follicular pattern, were studied through interovulatory intervals (IOI), and classified according to the relationship between the previous CL and the further OF on the cattle model ovaries. Classifications were outlined as either an ipsilateral (same ovary) relationship (n = 12), or a contralateral (opposite ovaries) relationship (n = 9). Ultrasound monitoring, which evaluated the follicular diameter, and collection of blood for determining the P4 concentration were performed each day throughout the IOI. The IOI was longer (P < 0.05) in the contralateral cows than in the ipsilateral cows (19.7 ± 0.33 days vs 18.5 ± 0.29 days). Cows with an ipsilateral relationship were found to have further OFs with greater (P < 0.05) diameters than were cows with a contralateral relationship (13.9 ± 0.31 mm vs 12.1 ± 0.21 mm). The mean growth rate of the further OF was greater (P = 0.05) in the ipsilateral cows than in the contralateral cows (1.1 ± 0.11 mm/day vs 0.8 ± 0.04 mm/day). On Day 17 of the IOI, the ipsilateral cows demonstrated their lowest concentration of P4 (P < 0.05). On Day 18 of the IOI, the concentrations of P4 tended to be lower (P = 0.09) in the ipsilateral cows than in the contralateral cows (0.6 ± 0.04 ng/mL vs 1.1 ± 0.12 ng/mL). The interval from the luteinisation until the end of the luteolysis was longer (P < 0.05) in the contralateral group than in the ipsilateral group (18.5 ± 0.50 days vs 16.7 ± 0.33 days). Thus, we conclude that in Thai indigenous beef cows, the growth rate and diameter of the further OF during luteolysis increases more in the ipsilateral relationship than in the contralateral relationship.
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Favoreto MG, Loureiro B, Ereno RL, Pupulim AG, Queiroz V, da Silva NA, Barros CM. Follicle populations and gene expression profiles of Nelore and Angus heifers with low and high ovarian follicle counts. Mol Reprod Dev 2018; 86:197-208. [DOI: 10.1002/mrd.23095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- M. G. Favoreto
- Department of PharmacologyInstitute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)Botucatu Brazil
- Laboratory of Animal Reproductive Physiology, University of Vila Velha (UVV)Vila Velha Espírito Santo Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproductive Physiology, University of Vila Velha (UVV)Vila Velha Espírito Santo Brazil
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- Department of PharmacologyInstitute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)Botucatu Brazil
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- Department of PharmacologyInstitute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)Botucatu Brazil
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- Department of PharmacologyInstitute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)Botucatu Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproductive Physiology, University of Vila Velha (UVV)Vila Velha Espírito Santo Brazil
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- Department of PharmacologyInstitute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)Botucatu Brazil
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Kaminski AP, Andrade Carvalho ML, Segui MS, Kozicki LE, Pedrosa VB, Weiss RR, Bergstein-Galan TG. Impact of recombinant bovine somatotropin, progesterone, and estradiol benzoate on ovarian follicular dynamics in Bos taurus taurus cows using a protocol for estrus and ovulation synchronization. Theriogenology 2018; 125:331-334. [PMID: 30504074 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.11.009] [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: 06/21/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of recombinant bovine somatotropin (bST) in combination with progesterone (P4) and estradiol benzoate (EB) on ovarian follicular dynamics using a protocol for estrus and ovulation synchronization in crossbred Bos taurus taurus cows. Twenty-four non-lactating multiparous cows were randomly assigned to two groups: the recombinant bovine somatotropin group (GbST; n = 11) received an intravaginal P4 device (1.5 g), estradiol benzoate (EB = 1.0 mg IM), bST (500 mg SC), and an ovarian ultrasonography (US) on day zero (d0 = beginning of the study); d-cloprostenol (150 μg, IM), US, and P4 removal on d8; 1.0 mg of EB (IM) on d9; and US on d10 and d15. On the other hand, to the control group (GC; n = 13), the same protocol as the GbST was applied, except for the non-receipt of bST on d0. The follicles were measured and evaluated on d0, d8, and d10, as were the corpora lutea (CL) on d15 (using ultrasonography). The effect of the two treatments (GbST vs. GC) on the follicle size, CL (F-test), and ovulation rate (logistic regression) were evaluated. The GbST showed a greater follicle diameter on d10 (14.5 mm) than the GC (12.1 mm; P < 0.03), as well as a greater diameter of CL on d15 (19.7 vs. 16.9 mm, P < 0.01). In addition, in the former, the ovulation rate (90.9 vs. 69.2%, P = 0.09) was observed to be greater. It was concluded that the combination of bST, P4, and EB in synchronization for estrus and ovulation protocols significantly increased the diameter of the preovulatory follicle, produced a higher follicular growth rate, and a greater diameter of the corpus luteum. Additionally, there was a higher percentage of cows with ovulation compared to the group that did not receive bST.
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- Ana Paula Kaminski
- Escola de Ciências da Vida, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil
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- Escola de Ciências da Vida, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil
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- Escola de Ciências da Vida, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná State, Brazil.
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Silva TFD, Costa SLD, Costa EPD, Guimarães JD. EFFECT OF SOMATOTROPIN AND THYROXINE ON THE IN VITRO DEVELOPMENT OF BOVINE PREANTRAL FOLLICLES. CIÊNCIA ANIMAL BRASILEIRA 2018. [DOI: 10.1590/1809-6891v19e-45994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Abstract The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) and thyroxine (T4) on survival and growth of bovine preantral ovarian follicles (PAOF) cultured in vitro. Ovarian fragments were collected in local abattoirs and immediately fixed for classical histology and transmission electron microscopy (non-cultured control). The other fragments were then cultured in situ for seven days in minimum essential medium alone (MEM+ - cultured control) or in the presence of 1,000 ng/mL rbST and 20 ng/mL T4, isolated or associated. After seven days, there was a reduction (P<0.05) in the percentage of normal follicles in MEM+ alone or with T4. In oocyte diameter, there was a reduction in MEM+ alone. There was no influence (P>0.01) of the medium used on the follicular diameter of the PAOF cultured for seven days. Ultrastructural analysis showed cell damage. In conclusion, the presence of rbST maintains the rate of morphologically normal follicles during the culture for seven days (observed by optical microscopy), but it does not exert beneficial effects on its ultrastructural integrity and oocyte and follicular growth.
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Ferraz ML, Sá Filho MF, Batista EOS, Watanabe YF, Watanabe MR, Dayan A, Joaquim DC, Accorsi MR, Gimenes LU, Vieira LM, Baruselli PS. Paradoxical effects of bovine somatotropin treatment on the ovarian follicular population and in vitro embryo production of lactating buffalo donors submitted to ovum pick-up. Anim Reprod Sci 2015; 154:1-7. [PMID: 25623138 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2014] [Revised: 12/19/2014] [Accepted: 12/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of bovine somatotropin (bST; 500mg) administration on lactating buffalo donors submitted to two different ovum pick-up (OPU) and in vitro embryo production schemes with a 7 or 14d intersession OPU interval. A total of 16 lactating buffalo cows were randomly assigned into one of four experimental groups according to the bST treatment (bST or No-bST) and the OPU intersession interval (7 or 14d) in a 2×2 factorial design (16 weeks of OPU sessions). The females submitted to OPU every 14d had a larger (P<0.001) number of ovarian follicles suitable for puncture (15.6±0.7 vs. 12.8±0.4) and an increased (P=0.004) number of cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) recovered (10.0±0.5 vs. 8.5±0.3) compared to the 7d interval group. However, a 7 or 14d interval between OPU sessions had no effect (P=0.34) on the number of blastocysts produced per OPU (1.0±0.1 vs. 1.3±0.2, respectively). In addition, bST treatment increased (P<0.001) the number of ovarian follicles suitable for puncture (15.3±0.5 vs. 12.1±0.4) but reduced the percentage (18.9% vs. 10.9%; P=0.009) and the number (1.4±0.2 vs. 0.8±0.1; P=0.003) of blastocysts produced per OPU session compared with the non-bST-treated buffaloes. In conclusion, the 14d interval between OPU sessions and bST treatment efficiently increased the number of ovarian follicles suitable for puncture. However, the OPU session interval had no effect on embryo production, and bST treatment reduced the in vitro blastocyst outcomes in lactating buffalo donors.
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- M L Ferraz
- Vida Reprodutiva Consultoria S/S LTDA, Cravinhos, SP, Brazil; Department of Animal Reproduction, FMVZ-USP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, FMVZ-USP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, FMVZ-USP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Vitrogen, Cravinhos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, FCAV-UNESP, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, FMVZ-USP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Reproduction, FMVZ-USP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Surjus RS, Prata AB, Borsato M, Mattos FCSZ, Martins da Silveira MC, Mourão GB, Pires AV, Wiltbank MC, Sartori R. In vivo embryo production in cows superovulated 1 or 2 days after ovum pick-up. Reprod Fertil Dev 2014; 26:527-32. [PMID: 23657124 DOI: 10.1071/rd12398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2012] [Accepted: 03/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The present study evaluated superovulatory responses and in vivo embryo production in cows treated with FSH starting 1 or 2 days after ovum pick-up (OPU). Thirty-three non-lactating Nelore cows were subjected to aspiration of all follicles ≥3mm for OPU. After OPU, cows were randomly divided into two groups in which the follicle superstimulatory treatments with FSH started 1 or 2 days after OPU (Groups D1 and D2, respectively). Data are presented as the least squares mean±s.e.m. The number of follicles ≥3mm before OPU was similar between groups (~34); however, cows in Group D2 had more follicles ≥3mm on the first day of FSH (15.2±2.3 vs 7.6±1.7; P=0.04) and a higher ratio of the number of follicles at first FSH/number of follicles before OPU (0.41±0.04 vs 0.24±0.02; P=0.01). In addition, Group D2 cows had a greater superovulatory response than did cows in Group D1 (18.9±2.8 vs 9.1±1.9 corpora lutea, respectively; P<0.03). However, there was no difference in the total number of recovered ova and embryos from cows in Groups D2 and D1 (5.1±1.4 vs 4.9±1.3, respectively; P>0.10). Nevertheless Group D2 cows had more freezable embryos than Group D1 cows (3.2±1.1 vs 1.3±0.5, respectively; P<0.05). Cows from Group D2 had a much higher proportion (P<0.001) of follicles ≥8mm compared with follicles ≥6mm and <8mm at the time of the last treatment with FSH. In conclusion, to obtain a greater production of viable embryos in superovulated cows after OPU, it is recommended to wait at least 2 days before starting FSH treatment.
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- Ricardo S Surjus
- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture 'Luiz de Queiroz' (ESALQ), University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, CP 9, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture 'Luiz de Queiroz' (ESALQ), University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, CP 9, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture 'Luiz de Queiroz' (ESALQ), University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, CP 9, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- College of Veterinary and Animal Science, São Paulo State University, Distrito Rubião Júnior, Botucatu, SP 18618-970, Brazil
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- College of Veterinary and Animal Science, São Paulo State University, Distrito Rubião Júnior, Botucatu, SP 18618-970, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture 'Luiz de Queiroz' (ESALQ), University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, CP 9, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture 'Luiz de Queiroz' (ESALQ), University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, CP 9, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin, 1675 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture 'Luiz de Queiroz' (ESALQ), University of São Paulo, Av. Pádua Dias, 11, CP 9, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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Vasconcelos JLM, de Sá Filho OG, Cooke RF. Impacts of Reproductive Technologies on Beef Production in South America. CURRENT AND FUTURE REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND WORLD FOOD PRODUCTION 2014; 752:161-80. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-8887-3_8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Rocha do Nascimento I, Sousa Júnior A, Castelo Branco M, Carvalho Y, Mota L, Ferreira S, Souza I, Moraes Júnior F, Leal T, Souza J. Qualidade do corpo lúteo e do embrião de ovelhas Santa Inês superovuladas com FSH associado à rbST. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2013. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-09352013000500015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Avaliou-se o efeito da somatotropina bovina recombinante (rbST) sobre a qualidade do corpo lúteo e do embrião e sobre a concentração de progesterona (P4), em ovelhas da raça Santa Inês doadoras de embriões. Foram utilizadas 13 doadoras, distribuídas aleatoriamente em dois grupos, G1 (n=7) e G2 (n=6). Em ambos os grupos, as doadoras foram sincronizadas com implante vaginal por 14 dias, receberam 100µg de PGF2α (Ciosin®) no sétimo dia e foram superovuladas, a partir do 12º dia, com 250UI de FSH (Folltopin-V®) em seis doses decrescentes. No dia da retirada do implante, as doadoras do G2 receberam 125mg de rbST (Boostin®) e foram cobertas por macho Santa Inês a cada 12 horas até o final do estro. No sexto dia após a primeira cobrição, foram avaliadas, por laparoscopia, a resposta superovulatória e a quantidade e a qualidade dos corpos lúteos. Após as avaliações, as colheitas embrionárias foram realizadas por laparotomia. A administração da rbST no protocolo de superovulação promoveu aumento significativo (P<0,05) no número de corpos lúteos do tipo I (9,00 x 5,28) e na qualidade embrionária (4,33 x 2,00).
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Chasombat J, Nagai T, Parnpai R, Vongpralub T. Ovarian follicular dynamics and hormones throughout the estrous cycle in Thai native (Bos indicus) heifers. Anim Sci J 2013; 85:15-24. [DOI: 10.1111/asj.12086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2013] [Accepted: 04/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Jakkhaphan Chasombat
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture; Khon Kaen University; Khon Kaen Thailand
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- National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science; Tsukuba Ibaraki Japan
- WCU Biomodulation Major; Department of Agricultural Biotechnology; College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Seoul National University; Seoul Republic of Korea
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- Embryo Technology and Stem Cell Research Center and School of Biotechnology; Suranaree University of Technology; Nakhon Ratchasima Thailand
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture; Khon Kaen University; Khon Kaen Thailand
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Moonmanee T, Navanukraw C, Uriyapongson S, Kraisoon A, Aiumlamai S, Guntaprom S, Rittirod T, Borowicz PP, Redmer DA. Relationships among vasculature, mitotic activity, and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in bovine antral follicles of the first follicular wave. Domest Anim Endocrinol 2013; 45:11-21. [PMID: 23608707 DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2013.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2012] [Revised: 03/09/2013] [Accepted: 03/10/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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To determine the relationships among vasculature, mitotic activity, and expression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) of antral follicles in Bos indicus, bovine ovaries were obtained on day 6 of the estrous cycle from 10 crossbred (Brahman to Thai native cows) after a synchronized estrus with prostaglandin F2α analogue. Ovaries were fixed, paraffin-embedded, and used for immunofluorescence detection of factor VIII (a marker of endothelial cells). Immunostaining of eNOS and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) were performed with specific monoclonal antibodies. Vasculature and positive staining of eNOS and PCNA were quantitatively evaluated with the image analysis. Follicles were classified by size (small, medium, and large) and by structure as healthy and atretic follicles (n = 82). The expression of factor VIII and eNOS were detected greater in the blood vessels of the theca layers of the healthy follicles than those in atretic follicles. The labeling indices (LIs) in granulosa and theca cells were greater (P < 0.05) in the healthy small and medium follicles than in the healthy large follicles. Vasculature, capillary area density, and capillary number density were positively correlated with eNOS expression and the LIs of granulosa and theca cells but were negatively correlated with the healthy follicle size. During the growing phase of antral follicle in Bos indicus, relationships among vasculature, mitotic activity, and eNOS were observed predominantly in healthy antral follicles. Thus, these data highlight the importance of vasculature, cell proliferation, and eNOS expression of growing and atretic follicles in the first follicular wave.
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- T Moonmanee
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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Evans ACO, Mossa F, Walsh SW, Scheetz D, Jimenez-Krassel F, Ireland JLH, Smith GW, Ireland JJ. Effects of Maternal Environment During Gestation on Ovarian Folliculogenesis and Consequences for Fertility in Bovine Offspring. Reprod Domest Anim 2012; 47 Suppl 4:31-7. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2012.02052.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Bisinotto RS, Ibiapina BT, Pontes EO, Bertan CM, Satrapa R, Barros CM, Binelli M. Luteal Function and Follicular Growth Following Follicular Aspiration During the Peri-Luteolysis Period in Bos indicus and Crossbred Cattle. Reprod Domest Anim 2011; 47:319-27. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2011.01875.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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de Sá Filho OG, Vasconcelos JLM. Treatments to Optimize the Use of Artificial Insemination and Reproductive Efficiency in Beef Cattle under Tropical Environments. Vet Med Int 2010; 2011:923053. [PMID: 21076547 PMCID: PMC2976513 DOI: 10.4061/2011/923053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2010] [Revised: 08/27/2010] [Accepted: 09/30/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Bos indicus cattle, the preferred genetic group in tropical climates, are characterized by having a lower reproductive efficiency than Bos taurus. The reasons for the poorer reproductive efficiency of the Bos indicus cows include longer lengths of gestation and postpartum anestrus, a short length of estrous behavior with a high incidence of estrus occurring during the dark hours, and puberty at older age and at a higher percentage of body weight relative to mature body weight. Moreover, geography, environment, economics, and social traditions are factors contributing for a lower use of reproductive biotechnologies in tropical environments. Hormonal protocols have been developed to resolve some of the reproductive challenges of the Bos indicus cattle and allow artificial insemination, which is the main strategy to hasten genetic improvement in commercial beef ranches. Most of these treatments use exogenous sources of progesterone associated with strategies to improve the final maturation of the dominant follicle, such as temporary weaning and exogenous gonadotropins. These treatments have caused large impacts on reproductive performance of beef cattle reared under tropical areas.
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- Ocilon Gomes de Sá Filho
- Departamento de Produção Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, UNESP, 18618-000 Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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Sá Filho OG, Thatcher WW, Vasconcelos JLM. Effect of progesterone and/or estradiol treatments prior to induction of ovulation on subsequent luteal lifespan in anestrous Nelore cows. Anim Reprod Sci 2009; 112:95-106. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2008.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2008] [Revised: 03/19/2008] [Accepted: 04/04/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Monteiro FM, Ferreira MMG, Potiens JR, Eberhardt BG, Trinca LA, Barros CM. Influence of superovulatory protocols on in vitro production of Nellore (Bos indicus) embryos. Reprod Domest Anim 2009; 45:860-4. [PMID: 19366429 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2009.01399.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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There are indications in the literature that delaying the period between ovarian superestimulation and ovum pick up (OPU) would induce follicles to a condition of initial atresia, which could be beneficial to oocyte development. In this work, we compared three protocols for OPU and in vitro production (IVP) of embryos, in Nellore cattle. Nellore cows (n = 18) were randomly allocated in three groups: Group 1 (OPU), Group 2 [Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and OPU] and Group 3 (FSH deprivation and OPU). Three OPUs were performed, and the animals were switched to a different group each time (crossover), in such a way that at the end of the experiment all cows received the 3 protocols. At random stage of the oestrous cycle (D-2), all follicles ≥ 6 mm were aspirated to induce a new follicular wave 2 days afterwards (D0). In Group 1, OPU was performed on D2 and oocytes were processed to IVP. In Group 2, starting on D0, cows were superstimulated (FSH, Folltropin(®), 30 mg administered daily, i.m., during three consecutive days, total dose = 180 mg), and 6 h after the last FSH dose, they received exogenous luteinizing hormone (LH) (12.5 mg, i.m., Lutropin(®), D3). The OPU was performed 6 h after LH administration, i.e. 12 h after the last dose of FSH. Animals in Group 3 received the same treatment as those in Group 2, except that LH was administered 42 h after the last dose of FSH, and OPU occurred 6 h later. Therefore, in this group, follicles were deprived of FSH at 48 h. Both cleavage and blastocyst rates were similar (p > 0.05, anova) among oocytes from Groups 1, 2 and 3, respectively: 77.4% (144/185) and 42.70% (79/185); 75.54% (105/139) and 31.65% (44/139); 63.52% (101/159) and 33.33% (53/159). However, hatched blastocyst rate was higher (p < 0.01) in Group 1 (30.27%, 56/185) when compared with Group 2 (11.51%, 16/139) or 3 (15.72%, 25/159). It is concluded that, contrary to previous work on European breeds (Bos taurus), ovarian superstimulation associated with deprivation of FSH and OPU (Group 3) did not increase IVP of Nellore embryos (Bos indicus). On the contrary, the highest hatched blastocyst rates were observed in oocytes from non-superstimulated cows.
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- F M Monteiro
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Bioscience, UNESP, Botucatu, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Martin I, Torres Neto R, Oba E, Buratini Jr J, Binelli M, Laufer-Amorim R, Ferreira JCP. Immunohistochemical Detection of Receptors for Oestrogen and Progesterone in Endometrial Glands and Stroma during the Oestrous Cycle in Nelore (Bos taurus indicus) Cows. Reprod Domest Anim 2008; 43:415-21. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00928.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sá Filho MF, Carvalho NAT, Gimenes LU, Torres-Júnior JR, Nasser LFT, Tonhati H, Garcia JM, Gasparrini B, Zicarelli L, Baruselli PS. Effect of recombinant bovine somatotropin (bST) on follicular population and on in vitro buffalo embryo production. Anim Reprod Sci 2008; 113:51-9. [PMID: 18691835 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2008.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2007] [Revised: 05/18/2008] [Accepted: 06/30/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of bovine somatotropin (bST) on ovarian follicular population in buffalo heifers and its influence on oocyte quality, recovery rates and in vitro embryo production. We tested the hypothesis that bST treatment in buffalo females submitted to an ovum pick-up (OPU) program would improve the number of follicles recruited, oocyte quality and in vitro embryo production. A total of 10 heifers were assigned into two treatment groups: group bST (n=5; receiving 500 mg of bST in regular intervals) and control group (n=5; without additional treatment). Both groups were subjected to OPU sessions twice a week (every 3 or 4 days), for a total of 10 sessions per female, although due to procedural problems, only the first five OPU sessions produced embryos. The number of follicles and the diameters were recorded at all OPU sessions. The harvested oocytes were counted and classified according to their quality as either A, B, C, D or E, with A and B considered good quality. Cleavage and blastocyst production rates were evaluated 2 and 7 days after in vitro fertilization, respectively. The bST treatment increased the total number of antral follicles (>3mm in diameter; 12.2 compared with 8.7; p<0.05) and of small antral follicles (<5mm; 9.1 compared with 6.5; p<0.05) per OPU session. The bST also tended to increase the number of oocytes recovered per session (5.2 compared with 4.1; p=0.07), and enhanced the percentage of good quality oocytes (48.8% compared with 40.6%; p=0.07). bST showed no effect on cleavage and blastocyst production rates (p>0.05). The significant effects of performing repeated OPU sessions were decreasing the follicular population (p<0.001) as well as the number of follicles aspirated (p<0.001), and oocytes recovered (p<0.02). In conclusion, bST treatment improves the follicular population, demonstrating its possible application in buffalo donors submitted to OPU programs.
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- M F Sá Filho
- Departamento de Repodução Animal, FMVZ-USP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Flores R, Looper ML, Rorie RW, Hallford DM, Rosenkrans CF. Endocrine factors and ovarian follicles are influenced by body condition and somatotropin in postpartum beef cows1,2. J Anim Sci 2008; 86:1335-44. [DOI: 10.2527/jas.2007-0574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Castilho C, Garcia JM, Renesto A, Nogueira GP, Brito LFC. Follicular dynamics and plasma FSH and progesterone concentrations during follicular deviation in the first post-ovulatory wave in Nelore (Bos indicus) heifers. Anim Reprod Sci 2007; 98:189-96. [PMID: 16632263 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2006.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2005] [Accepted: 03/13/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The objective of the present study was to characterize ovarian follicular dynamics and hormone concentrations during follicular deviation in the first wave after ovulation in Nelore (Bos indicus) heifers. Ultrasonographic exams were performed and blood samples were collected every 12h from the day of estrus until 120-144 h after ovulation in seven females. Deviation was defined as the point at which the growth rate of the dominant follicle became greater than the growth rate of the largest subordinate follicle. Deviation occurred approximately 65 h after ovulation. Growth rate of the dominant follicle increased (P<0.05) after deviation, while growth rate of the subordinate follicle decreased (P<0.05). Diameter of the dominant follicle did not differ from the subordinate follicle at deviation (approximately 5.4mm). The dominant follicle (7.6mm) was larger (P<0.05) than the subordinate follicle (5.3mm) 96 h after ovulation or 24h after deviation. Plasma FSH concentrations did not change significantly during the post-ovulatory period. The first significant increase in mean plasma progesterone concentration occurred on the day of follicular deviation. In conclusion, the interval from ovulation to follicular deviation (2.7 days) was similar to that previously reported in B. taurus females, but follicles were smaller. Diameters of the dominant follicle and subordinate follicle did not differ before deviation and deviation was characterized by an increase in dominant follicle and decrease in subordinate follicle growth rate. Variations in FSH concentrations within 12-h intervals were not involved in follicular deviation in Nelore heifers.
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- Caliê Castilho
- Universidade do Oeste Paulista, Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil.
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Bó GA, Baruselli PS, Martínez MF. Pattern and manipulation of follicular development in Bos indicus cattle. Anim Reprod Sci 2003; 78:307-26. [PMID: 12818651 DOI: 10.1016/s0378-4320(03)00097-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 187] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Bos indicus cattle are widespread in tropical regions due to their adaptation to these environments. Although data on reproductive performance have indicated both inferior and superior results for B. indicus cattle, there is little doubt that B. indicus cattle are superior than Bos taurus cattle when they are both kept in tropical or subtropical environments, where stressors like hot temperatures, humidity, ectoparasites and low quality forages are greater. Reproductive endocrinology and oestrus behaviour of the B. indicus cattle have been studied for over 30 years; however, the application of technologies such as real time ultrasonography and Heat-Watch systems has expanded our knowledge on the ovarian follicular-wave dynamics during the oestrous cycle and the time of ovulation. Ovarian follicular dynamics in B. indicus cattle is characterised by the occurrence of two, three or sometimes four waves of follicular development. While dominance is similar to that in B. taurus cattle, maximum diameters of the dominant follicle and CL are smaller than those reported in B. taurus and are probably due to a lower capacity for LH secretion than in B. taurus. Duration of oestrus is approximately 10 h and the interval from oestrus to ovulation is about 27 h. However, the variability in response to prostaglandin F2alpha (PGF) treatments and the difficulty for oestrus detection in B. indicus cattle have limited the widespread application of artificial insemination (AI) and emphasizes the need for treatments that control follicular development and ovulation. Follicular-wave development in B. indicus cattle can be controlled mechanically by ultrasound-guided follicle ablation, or hormonally by treatments with GnRH or oestradiol and progestogen/progesterone in combination. Treatments with GnRH plus PGF and a second GnRH (synchronization protocol known as Ovsynch) or oestradiol benzoate (known as GPE) have resulted in acceptable pregnancy rates after fixed-time AI (FTAI) in cycling cows, but results were lower in heifers and cows in postpartum anoestrus. Alternatively, treatments with oestradiol and progestogen/progesterone releasing devices resulted in synchronous emergence of a new follicular wave, and a second oestradiol or GnRH treatment after device removal resulted in synchronous ovulation and acceptable pregnancy rates to FTAI. Furthermore, oestradiol and progesterone treatments combined with eCG (given at the time of device removal) increased pregnancy rates in suckled B. indicus cows and may be useful for the treatment of cows in postpartum anoestrus. In summary, exogenous control of luteal and follicular development facilitates the application of assisted reproductive technologies in B. indicus cattle by offering the possibility of planning AI programs without the necessity of oestrus detection and without sacrificing the overall results.
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- G A Bó
- Instituto de Reproducción Animal Córdoba, J.L. de Cabrera 106, X5000GVD Córdoba, Argentina.
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Gentry LR, Thompson DL, Gentry GT, Davis KA, Godke RA. High versus low body condition in mares: interactions with responses to somatotropin, GnRH analog, and dexamethasone. J Anim Sci 2002; 80:3277-85. [PMID: 12542169 DOI: 10.2527/2002.80123277x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Mares that had previously been fed to attain body condition scores (BCS) of 7.5 to 8.5 (high) or 3.0 to 3.5 (low) were used to determine the interaction of BCS with the responses to 1) administration of equine somatotropin (eST) daily for 14 d beginning January 20 followed by administration of GnRH analog (GnRHa) daily for 21 d and 2) 4-d treatment with dexamethasone later in the spring when mares in low BCS had begun to ovulate. The majority of mares with high BCS continued to cycle throughout the winter, as evidenced by larger ovaries (P < 0.002), more corpora lutea (P < 0.05), greater progesterone concentrations during eST treatment (P < 0.04), and more (P < 0.05) large- and medium-sized follicles. Treatment with eST alone or in combination with GnRHa had no effect (P > 0.05) on ovarian activity or ovulation. Plasma leptin concentrations were greater (P < 0.002) in mares with high BCS; however, there was no effect (P > 0.10) of eST treatment. Plasma IGF-I concentrations were greater (P < 0.0001) in mares treated with eST compared with mares given vehicle, and mares with high BCS had greater IGF-I (P < 0.02) and LH concentrations (P < 0.02) than mares with low BCS. Plasma leptin concentrations in mares with high BCS were increased (P < 0.001) within 12 h of dexamethasone treatment; the leptin response (P < 0.001) in mares with low BCS was greatly reduced (P < 0.001) and transient. Glucose and insulin concentrations also increased (P < 0.0001) after dexamethasone treatment in both groups, and the magnitude of the response was greater (P < 0.0001) in mares with high BCS than in mares with low BCS. In summary,low BCS in mares was associated with a consistent seasonal anovulatory state that was affected little by eST and GnRHa administration. In contrast, all but one mare with high BCS continued to experience estrous cycles and(or) have abundant follicular activity on their ovaries. The IGF-I response to eST treatment was also reduced in mares with low BCS, as was the basal leptin concentration and leptin response to dexamethasone. Although low BCS and leptin concentrations were associated with inactive ovaries during winter and early spring, mares with low BCS eventually ovulated in April and May while leptin concentrations remained low.
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- L R Gentry
- Department of Animal Science, Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge 70803-4210, USA
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In the present short review superovulation treatments commonly used for Bos taurus and/or Bos indicus will be addressed with emphasis in recent superstimulation protocols associated with pharmacological manipulation of the follicular dynamics to improve donor management and potentially embryo yield. Results obtained after superovulation treatments in which the time of LH surge is selectively delayed as an attempt to improve embryo yield are presented and discussed.
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- C M Barros
- Departamento de Farmacologia, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
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