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Ferré LB, Alvarez-Gallardo H, Romo S, Fresno C, Stroud T, Stroud B, Lindsey B, Kjelland ME. Transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval in cattle: State-of-the-art and its impact on the in vitro fertilization embryo production outcome. Reprod Domest Anim 2023; 58:363-378. [PMID: 36510745 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14303] [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: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval (commonly called OPU) and in vitro embryo production (IVP) in cattle has shown significant progress in recent years, in part, as a result of a better understanding of the full potential of these tools by end users. The combination of OPU and IVP (OPU-IVP) has been successfully and widely commercially used worldwide. The main advantages are a greater number of embryos and pregnancies per unit of time, faster genetic progress due to donor quick turn around and more elite sires mating combinations, larger spectrum of female age (calves, prepuberal, heifer, cow) and condition (open, pregnant) from which to retrieve oocytes, a reduced number of sperm (even sexed) required to fertilize the oocytes, among other benefits. OPU-IVP requires significant less donor preparation in comparison to conventional embryo transfer (<50% of usual FSH injections needed) to the extent of no stimulating hormones (FSH) are necessary. Donor synchronization, stimulation, OPU technique, oocyte competence, embryo performance, and its impact on cryopreservation and pregnancy are discussed.
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- Luis B Ferré
- National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Chacra Experimental Integrada Barrow (MDA-INTA), Tres Arroyos, Argentina
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- Centro Nacional de Recursos Genéticos, Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Reproducción, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuautitlán, Estado de Mexico, Mexico
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- Health Sciences Research Center (CICSA), Anáhuac University of México, Huixquilucan, Mexico
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- Stroud Veterinary Embryo Services, Inc, Weatherford, Texas, USA
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- Conservation, Genetics and Biotech, LLC, Valley City, North Dakota, USA.,Mayville State University, Mayville, North Dakota, USA
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Daly J, Smith H, McGrice HA, Kind KL, van Wettere WH. Towards Improving the Outcomes of Assisted Reproductive Technologies of Cattle and Sheep, with Particular Focus on Recipient Management. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:E293. [PMID: 32069818 PMCID: PMC7070504 DOI: 10.3390/ani10020293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The Australian agricultural industry contributes AUD 47 billion to the Australian economy, and Australia is the world's largest exporter of sheep meat and the third largest for beef. Within Australia, sheep meat consumption continues to rise, with beef consumption being amongst the highest in the world; therefore, efficient strategies to increase herd/flock size are integral to the success of these industries. Reproductive management is crucial to increasing the efficiency of Australian breeding programs. The use of assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) has the potential to increase efficiency significantly. The implementation of multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET) and juvenile in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (JIVET) in combination with genomic selection and natural mating and AI is the most efficient way to increase genetic gain, and thus increase reproductive efficiency within the Australian livestock industries. However, ARTs are costly, and high variation, particularly between embryo transfer recipients in their ability to maintain pregnancy, is a significant constraint to the widespread commercial adoption of ARTs. The use of a phenotypic marker for the selection of recipients, as well as the better management of recipient animals, may be an efficient and cost-effective means to increase the productivity of the Australian livestock industry.
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- Jamee Daly
- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA 5371, Australia; (H.S.); (H.A.M.); (K.L.K.)
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Progesterone-based timed AI protocols for Bos indicus cattle I: Evaluation of ovarian function. Theriogenology 2020; 145:126-137. [PMID: 32028071 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Three experiments evaluated ovarian dynamics and circulating progesterone (P4) during P4-based protocols initiated with GnRH, estradiol benzoate (EB), or no additional treatment in Nelore (Bos indicus) cattle. In Exp 1 (n = 59 cows), a 5-d P4-only protocol (P-5d; D0: P4 implant alone (1g); D5: P4 removal, 0.5 mg estradiol cypionate [EC], 0.526 mg cloprostenol [PGF], and 300 IU equine chorionic gonadotropin [eCG]; D7: 8.4 μg buserelin acetate [GnRH]) was compared to a 9d protocol initiated with EB (EB-9d; D0: 2 mg EB + P4; D9: P4 removal + EC + PGF + eCG), and to a 7d GnRH protocol (G-7d; D0: 16.8 μg GnRH + P4; D6: PGF + eCG; D7: P4 removal + PGF; D9: GnRH). Exp 2 (n = 55 cows) compared G-7d and EB-7d protocols (similar to EB-9d, but D9 treatments were done on D7). Exp 3 (n = 64 heifers) compared EB-7d, G-7d, and P-5d protocols. For all experiments, daily ovarian ultrasonography was done from D0 until 4d after implant withdrawal and blood samples were collected at D0 and first PGF. Follicle dynamics were determined for each individual animal, analyzed within individual experiments, and afterwards combined to determine overall effects of treatments. The protocol that began with GnRH, G-7d, had greater ovulation rate after D0 with subsequently greater number of CL and circulating P4 at time of PGF (52.8%, 1.0 ± 0.1 CL, 4.0 ± 0.4 ng/mL) than for EB protocols (12.1%, 0.4 ± 0.05 CL, 2.0 ± 0.2 ng/mL), or P-5d (2.5%, 0.6 ± 0.09 CL, 2.6 ± 0.3 ng/mL). The G-7d and EB protocols had synchronized follicle wave emergence in 92.1% of animals but with distinct patterns. For the G-7d group, wave emergence occurred earlier in ovulating than non-ovulating animals (1.4 ± 0.2 d vs 2.5 ± 0.4 d). By comparison, most animals in EB-7d or EB-9d (80.3%) displayed atresia of the dominant follicle, followed by wave emergence 2-3 d after EB treatment. In contrast, P-5d protocol synchronized wave emergence in only 30.0% of cows. Nevertheless, no differences among treatments were detected for ovulation at end of the protocol (85.7%). In conclusion, the P-5d protocol did not synchronize follicle wave emergence but produced similar final ovulation, whereas, GnRH and EB protocols had follicle dynamics synchronized by distinct mechanisms that produced differences in CL number and P4 at the time of PGF treatment but similar final ovulation. Based on ovarian function, each of these synchronization methods are promising for use in FTAI, although fertility still needs to be evaluated.
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Hameed N, Khan MIUR, Ahmad W, Abbas M, Murtaza A, Shahzad M, Ahmad N. Follicular dynamics, estrous response and pregnancy rate following GnRH and progesterone priming with or without eCG during non-breeding season in anestrous Beetal goats. Small Rumin Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2019.106026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Effect of Utilization of Single or Double Prostaglandin Administration Within an Ovsynch Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination Protocol During Summer Season in Dairy Cows. ANNALS OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.2478/aoas-2019-0022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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This study investigated the fertility of dairy cows during summer season after treatment with a single or double PGF2α in a progesterone (P4)-based Ovsynch protocol for fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI). The data were compared to a treatment effectuated during winter season. Two groups of 60 dairy cows each were randomly assigned on day 60 post-partum to single PGF2α or double PGF2α group. At removal of the P4 treatment the single PGF2α group received a single dose and the double PGF2α group received two doses of PGF2α at 24 hours apart. In each group, 30 cows were treated during the summer (June, July and August) and 30 cows during the winter (December, January and February) season. During summer season a double PGF2α dose did not influence pregnancy rate at FTAI but improved cumulative pregnancy rate 60 days after FTAI (43% vs 69% for single PGF2α and double PGF2α administration, respectively; P<0.05). During winter season the single or double PGF2α administration did not modify PR or cumulative PR. In conclusion, during summer the utilization of a double instead of single PGF2α treatment into a P4-based Ovsynch-FTAI protocol did not increase pregnancy rate at FTAI but improved cumulative pregnancy rate.
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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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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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Karaca F, Doğruer G, Saribay MK, Ateş CT. Oestrus synchronization with short-term and long-term progestagen treatments in goats: the use of GnRH prior to short-term progestagen treatment. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2010.e22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Fikret Karaca
- Dölerme ve Suni Tohumlama Anabilim Dali. Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi, Hatay, Turkey
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- Doğum ve Jinekoloji Anabilim Dali. Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi, Hatay, Turkey
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Carvalho N, Vannucci F, Amaral R, Baruselli P. Use of GnRH to induce an accessory corpus luteum in buffaloes fixed time artificially inseminated. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2007.s2.655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Thangavelu G, Gobikrushanth M, Colazo MG, Ambrose DJ. Pregnancy per artificial insemination and pregnancy loss in lactating dairy cows of a single herd following timed artificial insemination or insemination at detected estrus. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2015. [DOI: 10.4141/cjas-2014-122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Thangavelu, G., Gobikrushanth, M., Colazo, M. G. and Ambrose, D. J. 2015. Pregnancy per artificial insemination and pregnancy loss in lactating dairy cows of a single herd following timed artificial insemination or insemination at detected estrus. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 95: 383–388. The objective of this retrospective study was to determine the factors affecting pregnancy per artificial insemination (P/AI) and pregnancy loss in lactating dairy cattle. Breeding records (n=1466) for 5 consecutive years were evaluated from one dairy herd. The effects of type of breeding [timed artificial insemination (TAI; n=1246) vs. insemination at detected estrus (IDE; n=220)], parity (primiparous vs. multiparous), body condition score (BCS; low ≤2.5 vs. high >2.5), year, season (summer vs. other seasons) and fertility group (high fertile <3 vs. low fertile ≥3 inseminations), on P/AI and pregnancy loss (i.e., late embryonic/early fetal loss, abortion and stillbirth) were determined using the GLIMMIX procedures of SAS software. Pregnancy per AI was influenced by type of breeding and season. Pregnancy per AI was lower (P<0.05) in cows that were TAI (28.7%) than IDE (37.1%) and during summer (30.3%) than other seasons of the year (35.5%). Pregnancy loss was higher (P<0.05) in low BCS (9.1%) than in high BCS (1.9%) cows. However, parity, year, and fertility group affected neither P/AI nor pregnancy loss.
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- G. Thangavelu
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2P5
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2P5
- Livestock Research Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6H 5T6
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- Livestock Research Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6H 5T6
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2P5
- Livestock Research Branch, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6H 5T6
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Torres-Júnior J, Penteado L, Sales J, Sá Filho M, Ayres H, Baruselli P. A comparison of two different esters of estradiol for the induction of ovulation in an estradiol plus progestin-based timed artificial insemination protocol for suckled Bos indicus beef cows. Anim Reprod Sci 2014; 151:9-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2013] [Revised: 09/20/2014] [Accepted: 09/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Modina SC, Tessaro I, Lodde V, Franciosi F, Corbani D, Luciano AM. Reductions in the number of mid-sized antral follicles are associated with markers of premature ovarian senescence in dairy cows. Reprod Fertil Dev 2014; 26:235-44. [PMID: 23327793 DOI: 10.1071/rd12295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2012] [Accepted: 11/26/2012] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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High-producing dairy cows are subfertile; however, the mechanisms responsible for the decreased fertility are unknown. The aim of the present study was to test the hypothesis that culled dairy cows (4-8 years old) characterised by 'Lo' ovaries (i.e. those with <10 mid-antral follicles) are affected by premature ovarian senescence. Cows in which both ovaries were 'Lo' ovaries represented 5% of the total population analysed, and exhibited reduced ovarian size (P<0.001) and increased perifollicular stroma (P<0.05) compared with age-matched controls (i.e. cows in which both ovaries had >10 mid-antral follicles; 'Hi' ovaries). The total number of follicles, including healthy and atretic primordial, primary, secondary and small antral follicles, was lower in Lo ovaries (P<0.01). Interestingly, the primordial follicle population in Lo ovaries was lower (P<0.05) than in the control. Finally, the follicular fluid of mid-antral follicles from Lo ovaries had reduced oestradiol and anti-Müllerian hormone levels (P<0.05), but increased progesterone concentrations (P<0.05). Together, these data account for the reduced fertility of cows with Lo ovaries and are in agreement with previous observations that oocytes isolated from Lo ovaries have reduced embryonic developmental competence. Cows with a specific Lo ovary condition may represent a suitable model to address the causes of low fertility in high-yielding dairy cows, as well as the condition of premature ovarian aging in single-ovulating species.
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- Silvia C Modina
- Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Health, Animal Sciences and Food Safety, Università degli Studi di Milano, via G. Celoria 10, 20133, Milano, Italy
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- Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Health, Animal Sciences and Food Safety, Università degli Studi di Milano, via G. Celoria 10, 20133, Milano, Italy
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- Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Health, Animal Sciences and Food Safety, Università degli Studi di Milano, via G. Celoria 10, 20133, Milano, Italy
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- Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Health, Animal Sciences and Food Safety, Università degli Studi di Milano, via G. Celoria 10, 20133, Milano, Italy
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- Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Health, Animal Sciences and Food Safety, Università degli Studi di Milano, via G. Celoria 10, 20133, Milano, Italy
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- Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Health, Animal Sciences and Food Safety, Università degli Studi di Milano, via G. Celoria 10, 20133, Milano, Italy
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Uslenghi G, Chaves SG, Cabodevila J, Callejas S. Effect of estradiol cypionate and amount of progesterone in the intravaginal device on synchronization of estrus, ovulation and on pregnancy rate in beef cows treated with FTAI based protocols. Anim Reprod Sci 2014; 145:1-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2013.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2013] [Revised: 12/07/2013] [Accepted: 12/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Jacomini JO, Macedo GG, de Carvalho NAT, de Sousa Sales JN, Baruselli PS. LH surge in response to the treatment with GnRH analog or estradiol in ovariectomized buffaloes with or without progesterone pre-exposition. Livest Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2013.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Ferreira R, Ayres H, Sales J, Souza A, Rodrigues C, Baruselli P. Effect of different doses of equine chorionic gonadotropin on follicular and luteal dynamics and P/AI of high-producing Holstein cows. Anim Reprod Sci 2013; 140:26-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2013.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2013] [Revised: 04/29/2013] [Accepted: 04/30/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Carvalho N, Soares J, Porto Filho R, Gimenes L, Souza D, Nichi M, Sales J, Baruselli P. Equine chorionic gonadotropin improves the efficacy of a timed artificial insemination protocol in buffalo during the nonbreeding season. Theriogenology 2013; 79:423-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2012.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2012] [Revised: 10/17/2012] [Accepted: 10/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Satheshkumar S, Subramanian A, Devanathan TG, Kathiresan D, Veerapandian C, Palanisamy A. Follicular and endocrinological turnover associated with GnRH induced follicular wave synchronization in Indian crossbred cows. Theriogenology 2012; 77:1144-50. [PMID: 22192396 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2011] [Revised: 10/15/2011] [Accepted: 10/16/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The goal of this study was to record the hormonal and follicular turnover in Jersey crossbred cows when subjected for follicular wave synchronization using GnRH. Six healthy, non-lactating and regularly cycling Jersey crossbred cows (5-6 y) were used for the study. In the control group, the follicular wave pattern was ultrasonographically investigated in 18 cycles (3 cycles/cow). In the treatment group, GnRH analogue (buserelin acetate 10 μg im) was administered on Day 6 of the cycle and follicular wave pattern was studied in 12 cycles (2 cycles/animal). Follicular population was categorized based on their diameter Class I, ≤5 mm; Class II, >5-<9 mm; Class III, ≥9 mm) and the number of follicles in each category was determined on Day 6, Day 8 and Day 10. Plasma FSH and progesterone concentrations were estimated in both control and treatment groups. Out of 18 estrous cycles studied, 14 cycles (77.8%), three cycles (16.7%) and one cycle (5.6%) exhibited three-, two- and four-follicular waves per cycle, respectively. It was evident that the DF of Wave I established its dominance and was in the growing phase by Day 6 of the estrous cycle in all the normally cycling crossbred cows. The DF ovulated in all the animals (100%) in the mean interval of 27.7 ± 0.2 h after GnRH administration. A synchronized homogenous group of follicles emerged two days after GnRH injection (Day of 8.0 ± 0.0) in all the animals (100%). The combination of LH surge induced ovulation of DF (abrupt termination of Wave I) and FSH surge stimulated homogenous recruitment of Class I follicles, led to a synchronized emergence of follicular wave. All the GnRH treated cows had three follicular waves because of early emergence and short period of dominance of Wave II DF.
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- S Satheshkumar
- Department of Animal Biotechnology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-600 007, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Fields SD, Gebhart KL, Perry BL, Gonda MG, Wright CL, Bott RC, Perry GA. Influence of standing estrus before an injection of GnRH during a beef cattle fixed-time AI protocol on LH release, subsequent concentrations of progesterone, and steriodogenic enzyme expression. Domest Anim Endocrinol 2012; 42:11-9. [PMID: 22019093 DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2011.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2011] [Revised: 08/15/2011] [Accepted: 08/18/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Beef cows that exhibit estrus before fixed-time AI have been reported to have increased pregnancy success and increased concentrations of progesterone during the subsequent estrous cycle. Therefore, these experiments were conducted to evaluate if initiation of standing estrus before an injection of GnRH during a fixed-time AI protocol affected LH pulses, subsequent concentrations of progesterone, and luteal steroidogenic enzyme expression. In Experiments 1 and 2, cows were treated with the CO-Synch protocol (100 μg GnRH day -9, 25 mg PGF(2α) day -2, and 100 μg GnRH day 0) and allotted to one of two treatments: 1) cows that initiated estrus before GnRH on day 0 (estrus; n = 5) or 2) cows that did not initiate estrus and were induced to ovulate by the GnRH on day 0 (no estrus; n = 5). In Experiment 1, blood samples were collected at 15-min intervals from 0 to 6 (bleed 1), 12 to 20 (bleed 2), 26 to 34 (bleed 3), and 40 to 48 (bleed 4) h after GnRH. Daily blood samples were collected for 17 d. Initiation of estrus before the GnRH injection had no effect on LH release or the pattern of progesterone increase; however, cows detected in estrus had overall increased (P = 0.002) concentrations of progesterone compared with cows not in estrus. In Experiment 2, estrus was detected with the HeatWatch system. Location and size of the ovulatory follicle was determined on day 0 by transrectal ultrasonography at time of injection with GnRH. Blood samples were collected on days 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9; luteal tissue was collected on day 10 (n = 4 estrus and n = 9 no estrus) from corpus luteum (CL) originating from similar-sized follicles (13.0 to 16.0 mm). Total cellular RNA was extracted, and relative mRNA levels were determined by real-time reverse transcription PCR and corrected for GAPDH. There was no effect of estrus on CL weight or concentrations of progesterone. In addition, there was no effect of estrus, follicle size, or CL weight on luteal expression of LH receptor, StAR, CYP11A1, or 3βHSD. However, there was a correlation between follicle size and CL weight (P = 0.01; R(2) = 0.43); for every increase of 1 mm in follicle size, CL weight increased by 1.5 g. In summary, estrus did not influence release of LH, CL weight, progesterone concentrations, or expression of steriodogenic enzymes. However, as follicle size increased, CL weight increased; therefore, both follicle size and CL weight were associated with progesterone concentrations.
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- S D Fields
- Department of Animal and Range Sciences, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA
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Wiltbank M, Sartori R, Herlihy M, Vasconcelos J, Nascimento A, Souza A, Ayres H, Cunha A, Keskin A, Guenther J, Gumen A. Managing the dominant follicle in lactating dairy cows. Theriogenology 2011; 76:1568-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2011] [Revised: 07/25/2011] [Accepted: 08/09/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Sá Filho M, Santos J, Ferreira R, Sales J, Baruselli P. Importance of estrus on pregnancy per insemination in suckled Bos indicus cows submitted to estradiol/progesterone-based timed insemination protocols. Theriogenology 2011; 76:455-63. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2010] [Revised: 02/18/2011] [Accepted: 02/18/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Macmillan KL. Recent advances in the synchronization of estrus and ovulation in dairy cows. J Reprod Dev 2010; 56 Suppl:S42-7. [PMID: 20629216 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.1056s42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Synchronization programs have become standard components in the current breeding management of cows in the dairy herds of most dairy industries. Many are based on protocols that allow timed inseminations (TAI) so as to circumvent the practical difficulties associated with estrus detection. These difficulties are exacerbated in modern herds of high producing cows either because of increasing herd size in which individual animal monitoring is difficult and often subjective, or because small intensively managed herds are milked in robotic systems that minimize animal: staff interactions. Additional reasons arise from high producing cows having less obvious symptoms of estrus, partly because of housing systems combined with intensive feeding and milking, partly because of higher metabolic clearance rates of reproductive hormones like estradiol and partly because of the increasing prevalence of prolonged post-partum anestrus and reproductive tract pathology. The most recently developed programs include protocols for resynchronization following first or subsequent inseminations. These re-synchronization protocols may involve selected forms of hormonal intervention during the diestrous and pro-estrous periods following TAI, or following pregnancy diagnosis by ultrasound from 28 days after TAI. The latter form of re-synchronization has become increasingly important with the recognition that late embryonic/early foetal death has become a major factor compromising the reproductive performance of high producing Holstein cows in many dairy industries. Although cows detected in estrus without any hormonal treatment before insemination have higher conception rates than those inseminated following synchronization and TAI, the low detection rates combined with embryonic death means that intervals from calving to conception (days open) are usually less when synchronization programs have been successfully implemented. One of the significant factors affecting a program's success is the compliance rate that may sometimes be less than 70%. Almost all programs involve strategically timed injections of prostaglandin F2alpha (PGF) and gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). Injections of an estradiol ester and progesterone supplementation per vaginum may be included in some programs. The basic program is the "Ovsynch" regimen. Numerous variations have been tested and developed. Many involve increasingly complex protocols that increase the risk of non-compliance, none has consistently achieved conception rates that exceed 40% and few have reduced the incidence of embryonic death. These synchronization programs are the best that are currently available. They have not been able to overcome the consequences of lowered fertility associated with high levels of milk yield, forms of nutrition and environmental factors like heat stress that have profound effects on the physiology and metabolism of the high producing dairy cow.
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- Keith L Macmillan
- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, 250 Princes Highway, Werribee, VIC 3030, Australia.
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Rantala MH, Peltoniemi OAT, Katila T, Taponen J. Effect of GnRH Dose on Occurrence of Short Oestrous Cycles and LH Response in Cyclic Dairy Heifers. Reprod Domest Anim 2009; 44:647-52. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.01040.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Small J, Colazo M, Kastelic J, Mapletoft R. Effects of progesterone presynchronization and eCG on pregnancy rates to GnRH-based, timed-AI in beef cattle. Theriogenology 2009; 71:698-706. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2008.09.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2008] [Revised: 06/12/2008] [Accepted: 09/12/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Synchronization of estrus with short- and long-term progestagen treatments and the use of GnRH prior to short-term progestagen treatment in ewes. Small Rumin Res 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2008.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Shabankareh HK, Zandi M, Ganjali M. First service pregnancy rates following post-AI use of HCG in Ovsynch and Heatsynch programmes in lactating dairy cows. Reprod Domest Anim 2009; 45:711-6. [PMID: 19309467 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2008.01339.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lactating dairy cows (n = 667) at random stages of the oestrous cycle were assigned to either ovsynch (O, n = 228), heatsynch (H, n = 252) or control (C, n = 187) groups. Cows in O and H groups received 100 microg of GnRH agonist, i.m. (day 0) starting at 44 +/- 3 days in milk (DIM), and 500 microg of cloprostenol, i.m. (day 7). In O group, cows received 100 microg of GnRH (day 9) and were artificially inseminated without oestrus detection 16-20 h later. In H group, cows received 1 mg oestradiol benzoate (EB) i.m., 24 h after the cloprostenol injection and were artificially inseminated without oestrus detection 48-52 h after the EB injection. Cows in C group were inseminated at natural oestrus. On the day of artificial insemination (AI), cows in all groups were assigned to subgroups as follows: human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (O-hCG) (n = 112), O-saline (n = 116), H-hCG (n = 123), H-saline (n = 129), C-hCG (n = 94) and C-saline (n = 93) subgroups. Cows in hCG and saline subgroups received 3000 IU hCG i.m. and or 10 ml saline at day 5 post-AI (day 15), respectively. Pregnancy status was assessed by palpation per rectum at days 40 to 45 after AI. The logistic regression model using just main effects of season (summer and winter), parity (primiparous and pluriparous), method(1) (O, H and C) and method(2) (hCG and saline) showed that all factors, except method(1), were significant. Significant effects of season (p < 0.01), hCG and parity (p < 0.01), and a trend of parity and season (p < 0.1) were detected. A clear negative effect of warm period on first service pregnancy rate was noted (p < 0.01). The pregnancy rate was the lowest in the H protocol during warm period (p < 0.05). Treatment with hCG 5 days after AI significantly improved pregnancy rates in those cows that were treated with the H protocol compared with saline treatments (41.5% vs 24.8%; p < 0.01). O and H were more effective in primiparous than in pluriparous cows (46.1% vs 29.9%; p < 0.1 and 43.6% vs 24.6%; p < 0.01). First service pregnancy rates were higher in primiparous hCG-treated than in pluriparous hCG-treated cows (57.9% vs 32.3%; p < 0.01). The pregnancy rate was higher for the hCG-treated cows compared with saline-treated cows during warm period (37.9% vs 23.6%; p < 0.001).
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- H Karami Shabankareh
- Department of Animal Science, Agricultural Faculty, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.
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The economic effects of an estrus synchronization protocol using prostaglandin in beef heifers. Theriogenology 2008; 70:1507-15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2008.06.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2007] [Revised: 04/23/2008] [Accepted: 06/18/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cirit Ü, Bacinoglu S, Taş M, Demir K, Baş A, Ak K, İleri İK. Evaluation of short estrus synchronization methods in dairy cows. Anim Reprod Sci 2008; 109:65-76. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2007.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2007] [Revised: 11/28/2007] [Accepted: 12/12/2007] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Small J, Ambrose D, Kastelic J, Rajamahendran R. Mixed-breed twin production by contralateral direct-transfer of male embryos to beef cow recipients bred to GnRH-based, fixed-time AI. Livest Sci 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2008.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Effect of season on luteal activity during the post partum period of dairy cows in temperate areas. Animal 2008; 2:554-9. [DOI: 10.1017/s1751731108001560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Lima F, Marques Jr AP, Douglas R, Houri Neto M. Concentração sérica de progesterona em bezerras da raça nelore e mestiças tratadas com progesterona em veículo de liberação lenta. ARQ BRAS MED VET ZOO 2007. [DOI: 10.1590/s0102-09352007000300008] [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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Avaliaram-se a eliminação da progesterona em veículo de liberação lenta (P4LA) em animais zebus e mestiços e sua potencial aplicabilidade em programas de sincronização de estro, utilizando-se 60 bezerras, 30 da raça Nelore e 30 mestiças (Gir x Holandês), entre 120 e 150 dias de idade e peso médio de 150kg. Em cada grupo experimental as bezerras foram divididas em três subgrupos (G) de 10 animais, sendo GI = controle (tratado com 5ml de solução fisiológica por via intramuscular); GII = tratado com 450mg P4LA (3ml IM); e GIII = tratado com 750mg P4LA (5ml IM). Amostras de sangue foram coletadas no dia zero, 7 e 13 (D0, D7 e D13) e procedeu-se à análise hormonal por radioimunoensaio de fase sólida. A progesterona de ação prolongada (P4LA), administrada por via intramuscular, manteve-se por 13 dias na corrente sangüínea em concentrações superiores a 1ng/ml. As doses de 450mg e 750mg de P4LA não ocasionaram efeitos adversos sistêmicos clinicamente perceptíveis, e o metabolismo da P4LA foi mais lento nas bezerras Nelore, cuja concentração de progesterona foi maior na corrente sangüínea do que nas bezerras mestiças.
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Kim UH, Suh GH, Hur TY, Kang SJ, Kang HG, Park SB, Kim HS, Kim IH. The Effects of Administering Estradiol Benzoate Plus Progesterone During the Growth or Static Phases of the Dominant Follicle in CIDR-Treated Lactating Dairy Cows. J Reprod Dev 2007; 53:591-6. [PMID: 17310079 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.18138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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We studied the effects of administering estradiol benzoate (EB) plus progesterone (P4) as part of a CIDR-based protocol during the growth or static phases of dominant follicle development on follicular wave emergence, follicular growth, synchrony of ovulation and pregnancy rate following CIDR withdrawal, treatment with PGF(2alpha) and GnRH, and fixed-time artificial insemination (TAI). Forty-one previously synchronized lactating Holstein dairy cows were randomly allocated to three treatment groups. The control group (n=14) received a CIDR on the third day after ovulation only (Day 0). The two treatment groups were administered CIDRs comprising 2 mg EB and 50 mg P4 either on the third (T1, n=14) or eighth day (T2, n=13) after ovulation (Day 0). All cows received PGF(2alpha) after CIDR removal on Day 7, GnRH on Day 9, and TAI 16 h after GnRH treatment. The proportion of cows with follicular wave emergence within 8 days of treatment differed (P<0.01) among the control (14.3%), T1 (85.7%), and T2 groups (92.9%). However, the mean intervals between treatment and wave emergence were not significantly different. There were significant differences in the diameters of the dominant follicles on Day 7 (P<0.01) and in preovulatory follicles on Day 9 (P<0.01), with the largest follicles observed in the control group and the smallest follicles observed in the T2 group. In contrast, the numbers of cows showing synchronous ovulation after GnRH treatment (92.9 to 100.0%) and pregnancy following TAI (46.2 to 50.0%) were similar between the treatment groups. The results showed that, irrespective of the phase (growth or static) of the dominant follicle, administration of 2 mg EB plus 50 mg P4 to CIDR-treated lactating dairy cows induced consistent follicular wave emergence and development, synchronous ovulation after GnRH administration, and similar pregnancy rates following TAI.
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- Ui-Hyung Kim
- Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Korea
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Melendez P, Gonzalez G, Aguilar E, Loera O, Risco C, Archbald LF. Comparison of Two Estrus-Synchronization Protocols and Timed Artificial Insemination in Dairy Cattle. J Dairy Sci 2006; 89:4567-72. [PMID: 17106088 DOI: 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(06)72506-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Ovsynch protocol with and without exogenous progesterone on pregnancy rate (PR) in cows in which estrous cycles were previously synchronized with 2 doses of PGF(2alpha) and that were not detected in estrus during the presynchronization period. The study was conducted in Chihuahua, Mexico (8,650 Holstein milking cows; 305-d mature equivalent milk yield = 13,790 kg). On d 47 postpartum, estrous cycles in cows were synchronized by using 2 doses of PGF(2alpha) 14 d apart. Any cow detected in estrus during this presynchronization period was inseminated. Cows not detected in estrus were selected at random and assigned to receive progesterone supplementation or to serve as controls. Controls (n = 594) were subjected to the Ovsynch protocol and cows in the progesterone supplemented treatment (n = 594) were subjected to the Ovsynch protocol plus an intravaginal insert containing 1.9 g of progesterone inserted at the time of the first GnRH injection and removed 7 d later. Progesterone-supplemented cows had a greater PR (31.2%) compared with controls (22.7%). Plasma progesterone concentrations at artificial insemination (AI) were <1 ng/mL and did not differ between treatments. At 14 d post-AI, however, more cows that received progesterone supplementation had concentrations of progesterone >1 ng/mL compared with controls. It was concluded that after a presynchronization period, cows subjected to the Ovsynch program and supplemented with exogenous progesterone had a greater PR and greater concentrations of progesterone after AI than those subjected to the Ovsynch protocol and not supplemented with progesterone.
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- P Melendez
- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.
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Pattern of change in the concentration of milk acetone and its association with ovarian activity for pasture-based cows in early lactation. Livest Sci 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2006.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Cairoli F, Mollo A, Veronesi MC, Renaville B, Faustini M, Battocchio M. Comparison between cloprostenol-induced and spontaneous oestrus fertility in dairy cows. Reprod Domest Anim 2006; 41:175-9. [PMID: 16519725 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2006.00666.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A short calving to conception interval is of main importance to achieve high economic efficiency in dairy cow industry. In order to reduce this interval, several hormonal treatments have been put on the market, in which cloprostenol, a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin F2alpha (PGF2alpha). The aim of this study was to compare fertility of cloprostenol-induced oestrus to that of spontaneous oestrus in dairy cows. In a group of 525 cows, 280 (treated group) were administered 0.5 mg cloprostenol i.m. after transrectal corpus luteum (CL) detection, and inseminated at detected oestrus during the following week. The other 245 cows (control group) were inseminated during spontaneous oestrus. Whey progesterone concentrations were checked at treatment and at insemination in order to remove from the study cows whose P4 levels indicate a non-functional CL, or a lack of luteolysis respectively. Moreover, cows that were not inseminated due to genital problems were also excluded from this study. Conception (59% vs 54.5%) and calving rates (93.7% vs 93%) were not significantly different between the two groups.
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- F Cairoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche Veterinarie - Sez. Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica Veterinaria, Milano, Italy
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Cavalieri J, Hepworth G, Fitzpatrick LA, Shephard RW, Macmillan KL. Manipulation and control of the estrous cycle in pasture-based dairy cows. Theriogenology 2006; 65:45-64. [PMID: 16278012 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Treatments designed to synchronize luteolysis, preovulatory follicular development, and ovulation, and resynchronize estrus after a first AI have improved responses to synchronization treatments. Protocols based only on the use of PGF result in variable onset of estrus. Concentrations of progesterone prior to administering PGF have affected submission rates and fertility while administration of estradiol benzoate (EB) after inducing luteolysis has improved the synchrony of estrus and ovulation in some studies. In pasture-based dairy cows, GnRH-based protocols have generally resulted in one-third of both anestrous and cycling cows conceiving following synchronization of ovulation and timed AI. Protocols which use intravaginal progesterone releasing inserts (IVP4) are effective in inducing estrus in over 90% of treated dairy cows. Resynchronization of estrus after reinsertion of an IVP4 also improves the synchrony of returns to estrus, but pregnancy rates to the first AI have been reduced in some studies, and submission rates at a resynchronized estrus are less than at the first synchronized estrus. Administration of EB can be used to synchronize follicle wave emergence in resynchronized cows with intervals to new wave emergence comparable to that in cows synchronized for a first AI, but plasma concentrations of progesterone following treatment may be reduced. Synchronization of estrus and ovulation can be enhanced by administration of EB or GnRH during proestrus, but dose, timing and stage of follicular development at the time of treatment can affect outcomes.
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- J Cavalieri
- Probreed RMS Pty Ltd., 509 Penshurst-Port Fairy Road, Kirkstall 3283, Australia.
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Sakase M, Seo Y, Fukushima M, Noda M, Takeda K, Ueno S, Inaba T, Tamada H, Sawada T, Kawate N. Effect of CIDR-based protocols for timed-AI on the conception rate and ovarian functions of Japanese Black beef cows in the early postpartum period. Theriogenology 2005; 64:1197-211. [PMID: 16125562 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Our objectives were to compare: (1) conception rates (in early postpartum Japanese Black beef cows) to timed-artificial insemination (timed-AI) among Ovsynch and Ovsynch plus CIDR protocols, and a protocol that used estradiol benzoate (EB) in lieu of the first GnRH of the Ovsynch plus CIDR; and (2) the effects of these protocols on blood concentrations of ovarian steroids. Cows in the control group (Ovsynch; n=35) underwent a standard Ovsynch protocol (GnRH analogue on Day 0, PGF(2 alpha) analogue on Day 7 and GnRH analogue on Day 9), with timed-AI on Day 10, approximately 20 h after the second GnRH treatment. Cows in the Ovsynch+CIDR group (n=31) received a standard Ovsynch protocol plus a CIDR for 7 days (starting on Day 0). Cows in the third treatment group (EB+CIDR+GnRH; n=41) received 2mg of EB on Day 0 in lieu of the first GnRH treatment, followed by the same treatment as in the Ovsynch+CIDR protocol. The conception rate tended to be greater in the Ovsynch+CIDR group (67.7%, P<0.15) and was greater in the EB+CIDR+GnRH (73.2%, P<0.05) and CIDR-combined (both CIDR-treated groups were combined) groups (70.8%, P<0.05) than in the Ovsynch group (48.6%). Plasma progesterone concentrations were higher on Day 7 (P<0.01) and lower on Days 14, 17 and 21 (P<0.001) in the CIDR-combined group than in the Ovsynch group. Plasma estradiol-17beta concentrations were higher on Day 7 in the Ovsynch group of non-pregnant cows than in the CIDR-combined group of non-pregnant cows and in an all-combined group (all treatment groups combined) of pregnant cows (P<0.01). Furthermore, estradiol-17beta concentrations were lower on Day 9 in the Ovsynch and CIDR-combined groups of non-pregnant cows than in the all-combined group of pregnant cows (P<0.05). In conclusion, both protocols using CIDR improved conception rates following timed-AI in early postpartum suckled Japanese Black beef cows relative to the Ovsynch protocol. Treatment with a CIDR may prevent early maturation of follicles observed in non-pregnant cows treated with the Ovsynch protocol, by maintaining elevated blood progesterone concentrations until PGF(2 alpha) treatment.
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- M Sakase
- Department of Advanced Pathobiology, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan
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Robinson RS, Hammond AJ, Hunter MG, Mann GE. The induction of a delayed post-ovulatory progesterone rise in dairy cows: a novel model. Domest Anim Endocrinol 2005; 28:285-95. [PMID: 15760669 DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2004.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2004] [Accepted: 10/13/2004] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A delayed rise in post-ovulatory progesterone is associated with poor embryo development in the cow, although the underlying cause of this aberrant luteal function is poorly understood. The objective of this study was to develop a novel model, in which a delayed progesterone rise could be induced by manipulating the dynamics of the follicular phase. Luteolysis was induced in 20 dairy cows in the presence of either a larger follicle > 10 mm (LF, n = 11) or a smaller follicle < 10 mm (SF, n = 9) and transrectal ultrasonography was performed to determine follicle and CL growth and timing of ovulation. Plasma progesterone and oestradiol were analysed 3x daily. Cows were slaughtered on either day 4 (n = 4 per group) or day 7 (SF, n = 5; LF, n = 7) after ovulation. The pre-ovulatory follicle was larger in the LF group than the SF group at luteolysis (13.5 +/- 0.4 mm versus 6.7 +/- 0.7 mm, P < 0.001) and ovulation (16.7 +/- 0.3 mm versus 13.6 +/- 0.6 mm, P < 0.001). The LF group experienced a shorter follicular phase and ovulated 36 h earlier than the SF group (P < 0.001). At luteolysis, plasma oestradiol concentrations were greater in the LF group (P < 0.001), although peak concentrations were not different (P > 0.05). Moreover, higher progesterone concentrations were observed in the LF group during the early luteal phase (P < 0.05). Luteal weights were positively correlated with plasma progesterone concentrations on day 5 (P < 0.05) but not day 8. In conclusion, a model has been developed which has shown that the dynamics of follicle development during the pre-ovulatory period is an important determinant of subsequent CL development and function.
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- R S Robinson
- Division of Animal Physiology, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, LEICS LE12 5RD, UK.
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Cerri RLA, Santos JEP, Juchem SO, Galvão KN, Chebel RC. Timed Artificial Insemination with Estradiol Cypionate or Insemination at Estrus in High-Producing Dairy Cows. J Dairy Sci 2004; 87:3704-15. [PMID: 15483154 DOI: 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(04)73509-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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A total of 799 Holstein cows from 3 herds were randomly assigned at 37 +/- 3 d in milk (DIM) to timed artificial insemination (AI) or insemination at detected estrus. Cows were presynchronized with injections of PGF(2alpha) at 37 and 51 DIM. At 65 DIM, cows received an injection of GnRH, followed 7 d later by PGF(2alpha). Cows in the estrus-detected group were inseminated after being observed in estrus during the 7 d after the last PGF(2alpha). Cows in the timed AI group received an injection of 1 mg of estradiol cypionate (ECP) 24 h after the last PGF(2alpha). If detected in estrus <or= 24 h after ECP, cows were inseminated then or at a fixed time 48 h after ECP. Pregnancy was diagnosed by ultrasonography at 30 d and by palpation at 44 and 58 d after AI. Plasma progesterone was measured in 4 samples per cow collected on days of 1) second PGF(2alpha), 2) GnRH, 3) third PGF(2alpha), and 4) 48 h after third PGF(2alpha). Cows were classified as cyclic or anovulatory based on progesterone concentrations in samples 1 and 2. Similarly, cows were classified according to progesterone concentrations in samples 2, 3, and 4 (H = >or=1 ng/mL; L = <1 ng/mL), resulting in 8 combinations (LLL, LHL, LLH, LHH, HHH, HHL, HLH, and HLL). Conception rates and pregnancy rates were higher for cows in the timed AI group than in the estrus-detected group at 30, 44, and 58 d (e.g., at 58 d, pregnancy rates were 42.2% for multiparous cows or 34.4% for primiparous cows in the group receiving ECP and timed AI compared with only 20.8 or 18.8% for respective parity subgroups for the treatment group inseminated only at detected estrus). Pregnancy losses were 11.5% from 30 to 58 d and did not differ between treatments. Cyclic cows within both treatments had higher estrous responses, conception rates, and pregnancy rates. Cows that responded to presynchronization and to luteolysis (HHL) had the highest conception and pregnancy rates, followed by cows classified as LHL. Use of 1 mg of ECP to induce ovulation as part of a synchrony regimen improved reproduction at first postpartum insemination in dairy cows.
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- R L A Cerri
- Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California-Davis, Tulare 93274, USA
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Baruselli PS, Reis EL, Marques MO, Nasser LF, Bó GA. The use of hormonal treatments to improve reproductive performance of anestrous beef cattle in tropical climates. Anim Reprod Sci 2004; 82-83:479-86. [PMID: 15271474 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2004.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 196] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Most of the world's bovine herd is found in tropical regions. Bos indicus predominates, due to their adaptation to the climate and management conditions. Anestrous is the main factor that negatively affects reproductive performance of animals bred in these regions of the globe. Several factors affect postpartum anestrous, including suckling and maternal-offspring bond, and pre- and postpartum nutritional status. The short duration of estrus and the tendency to show estrus during the night, greatly affect the efficiency of artificial insemination (AI) programs in B. indicus cattle managed in tropical areas. Several restricted suckling or weaning procedures (temporary or permanent), and hormonal treatments have been used to induce ovulation and cyclicity in postpartum cows. Most hormonal treatments are based on progesterone/progestogen (P4) releasing devices associated with estradiol benzoate (EB), or a combination of GnRH/PGF(2alpha)/GnRH (Ovsynch). Treatments with GnRH/PGF(2alpha)/GnRH has presented inconsistent results, probably due to the variable number of cows in anestrous. Treatments using P4 devices and EB have resulted in apparently more consistent results than Ovsynch programs in B. indicus cattle; however, pregnancy rates are low in herds presenting high anestrous rates and moderate to low body condition. The addition of an eCG treatment at the time of device removal, which increased plasma progesterone concentrations and pregnancy rates in anestrous postpartum suckled B. indicus cows, may be useful to improve reproductive performance of beef cattle in tropical climates.
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- P S Baruselli
- Departamento de Reprodução Animal, FMVZ-USP, Rua Prof. Orlando Marques de Paiva 87, CEP 05508-000, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Lucy MC, McDougall S, Nation DP. The use of hormonal treatments to improve the reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows in feedlot or pasture-based management systems. Anim Reprod Sci 2004; 82-83:495-512. [PMID: 15271476 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2004.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Hormonal interventions have been used to increase the probability of estrous detection and insemination, and to increase pregnancy rates of dairy cattle under a variety of management systems. The present review addresses the basic principles of hormonal intervention and presents typical examples that illustrate the methodology. The hormones used to control the estrous cycle mimic the reproductive hormones found within the normal cow. Most estrous synchronization systems employ a method for controlling follicular wave development, promoting ovulation in anestrous cows, regressing the corpus luteum in cyclic cows, and synchronizing estrus and (or) ovulation at the end of treatment. A wide range of reproductive systems are in place on dairy farms. In most herds, a non-intervention period is practiced where postpartum cows are observed estrus estrus. Cows not observed in estrus are then treated. A number of studies in pasture-based and confinement systems have demonstrated net benefits of whole-herd synchronization. Despite the advantages of whole-herd reproductive programs, their uptake has been inconsistent globally. The benefits of a timed artificial insemination (AI) system increase under conditions of poor estrous detection rate and poor conception rate. The unpopular nature of timed AI programs in pasture-fed cows relates to high rates of estrous detection and conception for pasture-based dairying. Regardless of production system, some cows must be re-inseminated because they are not pregnant after first insemination. The presence of "phantom cows" (non-pregnant cows that do not return to estrus) creates a serious reproductive challenge for both pasture-based and confinement-style operations. Early pregnancy diagnosis and second insemination timed AI may reduce the effects of phantom cows on dairy herds. Fundamental research into anestrous, the hormonal control of the estrous cycle, and early pregnancy detection should elucidate new methods that can be used to strengthen reproductive programs on dairy farms.
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- M C Lucy
- 164 ASRC, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA.
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Santos JEP, Thatcher WW, Chebel RC, Cerri RLA, Galvão KN. The effect of embryonic death rates in cattle on the efficacy of estrus synchronization programs. Anim Reprod Sci 2004; 82-83:513-35. [PMID: 15271477 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2004.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 362] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Reproductive failure in inseminated cattle results from poor fertilization and embryo survival. Recent studies utilizing dairy and beef cattle indicate that fertilization rates are higher for nulliparous dairy and beef heifers and nonlactating beef cows than lactating beef and dairy cows and nonlactating dairy cows. Several factors affect fertilization rates, but the greatest impact was observed for high producing cows under heat stress, when fertilization was only 55%. Once fertilization has occurred, the fate of a successful pregnancy is then determined by the survival of the embryo and fetus. Losses of pregnancy are characterized by early embryonic death, which occurs prior to the period of corpus luteum (CL) maintenance in the cow at days 15-17 of the cycle, and late embryonic death, which occurs from CL maintenance to the end of the differentiation stage, at approximately 42 days of gestation. After 50 days of gestation, pregnancy losses are less frequent and characterize fetal death. Most pregnancy losses occur prior to the period of maintenance of the CL, but in high producing lactating dairy cattle, substantial losses continue to occur up to 42-56 days after insemination. Several factors affect pregnancy losses in cattle, such as compromised oocytes, which result in poorly developed embryos incapable of cross-talking with the endometrial epithelial cells, to inadequate uterine environment and infectious agents resulting in death of the embryo from undernourishment. Recently, studies have indicated that anovulation/anestrous, the metabolic status of the animal, some dietary ingredients, as well as occurrence of diseases, predispose the cow to experience embryonic and fetal death. Although some insemination protocols might impact embryo survival, when timed AI has been implemented properly, it has not influenced embryonic or fetal death in cattle. Improvements in reproductive programs in the future will have to focus on enhancing fertilization rates and minimizing embryonic losses to optimize conception rates in dairy and beef cattle.
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- J E P Santos
- Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California-Davis, 18830 Road 112, Tulare, CA 93274, USA.
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