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ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to evaluate different times for timed artificial insemination (TAI) in buffalo submitted to a P4/E2/eCG-based protocol. In this study, 204 buffaloes were distributed into one of two groups (TAI56, n=103 and TAI64, n=101). At a random stage of the oestrous cycle (Day 0 = D0), in the morning (TAI56, a.m.) or afternoon (TAI64, p.m.), buffaloes received an intravaginal progesterone device (P4; 1.0 g) plus EB (2.0 mg i.m.). On D9 a.m. (TAI56) or p.m. (TAI64), the P4 was removed and buffaloes received PGF2a (0.53 mg i.m. sodium cloprostenol) and eCG (400 IU i.m.). On D10 a.m. (TAI56) or p.m. (TAI64), 24 h after P4 removal, buffaloes were treated with EB (1.0 mg i.m.). Buffaloes from TAI56 and TAI64 were inseminated 56 and 64 h after P4 removal (D11, p.m. and D12, a.m., respectively). Ultrasound examinations were performed on D0 to ascertain ovarian follicular status, at TAI to measure the diameter of the dominant follicle (DF) and D42 for pregnancy diagnosis. The statistical analysis was performed using the GLIMMIX procedure of SAS®. There was no difference between TAI56 and TAI64 for the diameter of the DF at TAI and the pregnancy per TAI. It was concluded that TAI 56 or 64 h after P4 removal did not affect fertility in buffaloes submitted to the induction of ovulation with EB. The present research supports that is possible to perform TAI at any time throughout the day in buffalo synchronized during the non-breeding season.
RESUMO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar diferentes momentos para a realização da IATF em búfalas submetidas a um protocolo à base de P4/E2/eCG. Neste estudo, 204 búfalas foram distribuídas em um de dois grupos (IATF56, n=103 e IATF64, n=101). Em estágio aleatório do ciclo estral (Dia 0 = D0), pela manhã (IATF56, manhã) ou pela tarde (IATF64, tarde), as búfalas receberam um dispositivo intravaginal de progesterona (P4; 1,0 g) e BE (2,0 mg i.m.). No D9 pela manhã (IATF56) ou pela tarde (IATF64), a P4 foi removida e as búfalas receberam PGF2a (0,53 mg i.m. cloprostenol sódico) e eCG (400 UI i.m.). No D10 pela manhã (IATF56) ou pela tarde (IATF64), 24 h após a remoção da P4, as búfalas foram tratadas com BE (1,0 mg i.m.). As búfalas dos grupos IATF56 e IATF64 foram inseminadas 56 e 64 h após a remoção da P4 (D11, pela tarde e D12, pela manhã, respectivamente). Avaliações ultrassonográficas foram realizadas no D0 para verificar o status folicular ovariano, na IATF para medir o diâmetro do folículo dominante (FD) e no D42 para o diagnóstico de gestação. A análise estatística foi realizada utilizando o procedimento GLIMMIX do SAS®. Não houve diferença entre os grupos IATF56 e IATF64 no diâmetro do FD na IATF e na prenhez por IATF. Conclui-se que a IATF 56 ou 64 h após a remoção da P4 não afeta a fertilidade de búfalas submetidas à indução da ovulação com BE. A presente pesquisa evidencia que é possível realizar a IATF durante todo o dia em búfalas sincronizadas durante a estação reprodutiva desfavorável.
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In the first luteal phase of the transition period from anoestrus to cyclicity in the ewe, the secretion of prostaglandin F2 α (PGF2α) is bring forward and there is premature luteolysis. This early release of PGF2α is associated with the follicle properties that originate the corpus luteum.Therefore, if the preovulatory follicle produces more estrogens, the premature release of the PGF2α does not occur and the luteal phase is normal. On the other hand, bovine growth hormone (bST) induces follicular development and estradiol production. In this study it was assessed whether the administration of bST seven days before the induction of ovulation with hCG prevents premature luteal regression in anoestrus ewes. Suffolk ewes (n = 57) in seasonal anoestrus, determined through plasmatic progesterone concentrations, were used. Seven days before ovulation induction with 1 000 IU of hCG im, the ewes were randomly assigned to two groups: The bST group (n = 28) received 125mg of bST sc. The control group (n = 29) received physiological saline solution. Blood samples were taken daily from the day of hCG injection (day zero) until day 17 and the progesterone concentrations were determined by radioimmunoassay. Ninety six percent of the ewes from both groups (27/28, bST group and 28/29, control group) ovulated and formed a corpus luteum. The proportion of ewes with premature luteal regression was similar between treatments (bST = 37% vs control = 57%) (P = 0.135). The progesterone concentrations and the length of the luteal phase among the ewes that exhibited a corpus luteum of normal life span were also similar between groups (bST = 11.6 vs control = 11.1 days) (P > 0.05). It is concluded that the treatment with bST before ovulation induction with hCG in anoestrus ewes does not prevent the premature luteal regression.
En la primera fase lútea de la transición del anestro a la ciclicidad en la oveja, se adelanta la secreción de la prostaglandina F2 α (PGF2α) y ocurre la regresión prematura del cuerpo lúteo. La liberación anticipada de la PGF2α se asocia con las características del folículo que da origen al cuerpo lúteo; así, cuando el folículo produce más estrógenos, la liberación de la PGF2α no se adelanta y la fase lútea es normal. En este contexto, la hormona bovina del crecimiento (bST) estimula el desarrollo folicular y la producción de estradiol. En este estudio se probó si la administración de la bST, siete días antes de la inducción de la ovulación con hCG en ovejas en anestro, evita la regresión prematura del cuerpo lúteo. Se utilizaron 57 ovejas de la raza Suffolk en anestro estacional, lo cual se comprobó mediante la medición de las concentraciones plasmáticas de progesterona. Siete días antes de la inducción de la ovulación con 1 000 UI de hCG im, las ovejas se asignaron al azar en dos grupos: el grupo bST (n = 28) recibió 125 mg de bST sc; el grupo testigo (n = 29) recibió solución salina fisiológica. Se obtuvieron muestras de sangre diariamente a partir del día de la aplicación de hCG (día cero) hasta el día 17 y se determinaron las concentraciones de progesterona mediante radioinmunoanálisis. En ambos grupos se registró 96% de ovulación y formación de cuerpo lúteo (27/28, grupo bST y 28/29, grupo testigo). La proporción de ovejas que presentaron regresión prematura del cuerpo lúteo fue similar (P = 0.135) entre los tratamientos (bST = 37% vs testigo = 57%). Las concentraciones de progesterona y la duración de la fase lútea en las ovejas que tuvieron cuerpos lúteos de vida normal (bST = 11.6 días vs testigo = 11.1 días) fueron similares entre los grupos (P > 0.05). No se encontró evidencia que el tratamiento con bST antes de la inducción de la ovulación con hCG en ovejas en anestro evita la regresión prematura del cuerpo lúteo.