| Evaluating recipient and embryo factors that affect pregnancy rates of embryo transfer in beef cattle. | |
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PMID: 11480620 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The objectives of this experiment were to determine the effects of corpus luteum characteristics, progesterone concentration, donor-recipient synchrony, embryo quality, type, and developmental stage on pregnancy rates after embryo transfer. We synchronized 763 potential recipients for estrus using one of two synchronization protocols: two doses of PGF2alpha (25 mg i.m.) given 11 d apart (Location 1); and, a single norgestomet implant for 7 d with one dose of PGF2alpha (25 mg i.m.) 24 h before implant removal (Location 2). At embryo transfer, ovaries were examined by rectal palpation and ultrasonography. Of the 526 recipients presented for embryo transfer, 122 received a fresh embryo and 326 received a frozen embryo. Pregnancy rates were greater (P < 0.05) with fresh embryos (83%) than frozen-thawed embryos (69%). Pregnancy rates were not affected by embryo grade, embryo stage, donor-recipient synchrony, or the palpated integrity of the CL. Corpus luteum diameter and luteal tissue volume increased as days post-estrus for the recipients increased. However, pregnancy rates did not differ among recipients receiving embryos 6.5 to 8.5 days after estrus (P > 0.1). There was a significant, positive simple correlation between CL diameter or luteal tissue volume and plasma progesterone concentration (r = 0.15, P < 0.01 and r = 0.18, P < 0.01, respectively). There were no significant differences in mean CL diameter, luteal volume or plasma progesterone concentration among recipients that did or did not become pregnant after embryo transfer. We conclude that suitability of a potential embryo transfer recipient is determined by observed estrus and a palpable corpus luteum, regardless of size or quality. |
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Authors:
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A R Spell; W E Beal; L R Corah; G C Lamb |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Theriogenology Volume: 56 ISSN: 0093-691X ISO Abbreviation: Theriogenology Publication Date: 2001 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-08-01 Completed Date: 2001-10-04 Revised Date: 2003-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0421510 Medline TA: Theriogenology Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 287-97 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66502, USA. |
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Animals Cattle / physiology* Corpus Luteum / physiology Dinoprost / pharmacology Embryo Transfer / veterinary* Estrus Synchronization Female Male Pregnancy Pregnancy, Animal / physiology* Pregnenediones / pharmacology Progesterone / blood |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Pregnenediones; 25092-41-5/norgestomet; 551-11-1/Dinoprost; 57-83-0/Progesterone |
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