Objectives were to evaluate the effects of differing progesterone concentrations during follicle development on follicular dynamics, fertilization, and embryo quality. Lactating Holstein cows (n=154) were assigned randomly to 1 of 2 treatments. Cows underwent a presynchronization of the estrous cycle composed of an injection of GnRH concurrently with the placement of a progesterone insert, an i...

Several managerial and pharmacological methods are available for porcine estrus synchronization. Before implementing a method, producers must have a clear idea of the goal of estrus synchronization and a realistic expectation of the outcome. Induction of precocious puberty in gilts is perhaps the most economically favored estrus synchronization technique available to swine producers. Appropriat...

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of different estrus synchronization protocols followed by artificial insemination on response and conception rate Abergelle goats. Three protocols: (i) standard protocol associating progestogens, gonadotropins prostaglandins (P4 + eCG PGF2?), (ii) single injection prostaglandin (PGFS), (iii) double (PGFD) were evaluated compared a control group...

Background: It is assumed that adult stem/progenitor cells are responsible for cycling remodeling of the uterus endometrium throughout the reproductive life of the female. This study aimed to identify and localize stem/progenitor cells in the mice uterus using immunohistochemistry. Materials and Methods: 6-8 weeks old virgin female NMRI mice were submitted to the vaginal smear examination to de...

Background: The concepts of reproductive biology were changed by stating the ovarian reserve in postnatal mammalian females is replenished. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression of OCT4 in the mice ovarian tissue during different stages of mouse estrous cycle. Materials and Methods: The mice were considered as pro-estrous, estrous, met-estrous and di-estrous based on the cell ...

Two experiments evaluated long-term progestin-based estrus-synchronization programs on the basis of potential for use in facilitating fixed-time AI in estrous cycling and prepubertal beef heifers. In Exp. 1, heifers were assigned to 1 of 2 treatments by age, BW, and estrous cyclicity status. Heifers assigned to the melengestrol acetate-PGF(2α) protocol (MGA-PG; n = 50) received MGA (0.5 mg·anim...