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Trop Anim Health Prod ; 53(2): 330, 2021 May 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34002255

ABSTRACT

The sperm membrane is damaged in cryopreservation processes; this damage can be minimized using antioxidants such as vitamin E. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the addition of vitamin "E" on the viability of ram sperm during preservation processes. Two experiments were carried out; in the first, 32 ejaculates were used, which after evaluation were divided into two aliquots for processing; the first received Triladyl + vitamin "E" (T + E), and the second received only Triladyl (T); these aliquots were cooled and stored at 5 °C for 24 h. The viability (sperm motility, integrity, and membrane permeability) was evaluated at 0 and 24 h after dilution. In the second experiment, the same procedure was performed as experiment 1, except that the samples were also frozen, and the viability was evaluated at zero and 48 h post-freezing. Dependent variables were analyzed using mixed models in a split plot design. In experiment 1, the integrity and permeability of the sperm membrane was better in the group: "T + E" (P <0.05). In experiment 2, the vitamin significantly improved (P <0.05) the sperm viability. It is concluded that the addition of vitamin "E" improves sperm viability.


Subject(s)
Semen Preservation , Animals , Cryopreservation/veterinary , Cryoprotective Agents , Male , Semen Preservation/veterinary , Sheep , Sperm Motility , Spermatozoa , Vitamin E/pharmacology , Vitamins
2.
Trop Anim Health Prod ; 51(6): 1627-1635, 2019 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30806954

ABSTRACT

The reproductive efficiency of sheep herds depends to a great extent on the ram. Male reproductive evaluation allows to select for the best and eliminate those with reproductive problems. The objective was to evaluate the effect of breed and age group on the reproductive behavior of hair sheep rams in the tropics of Mexico. Pelibuey (n = 42), Blackbelly (n = 30), Dorper (n = 44), and Katahdin (n = 30) rams of two age groups: young (n = 74, 1-1.5 years old) and adult (n = 72, 2-4 years old) were evaluated. Serving capacity (10-min duration) and breeding soundness evaluation (BSE) tests were carried out in each ram. In the first test, rams were classified as suitable and unsuitable, and in the BSE test, they were classified as satisfactory, questionable, or unsatisfactory. The response variables were analyzed using chi-square test or analyses of variance (ANOVA). ANOVA included the fixed effects of breed, age group, and their interaction. In the serving capacity test, 79.5% of the rams were considered suitable, with no breed differences (P > 0.05). Adult rams (90.3%) had the highest proportion of suitable rams (P < 0.05). In the BSE test, 80.2% of the rams were satisfactory; only breed being significant (P < 0.05). Pelibuey breed had the highest proportion of satisfactory rams (91.4%). Breed × age interaction was no significant for any trait. After serving capacity and BSE tests, a high proportion of rams was found not suitable for reproduction (36.3%), which is expected to cause low fertility in the flock.


Subject(s)
Sexual Behavior, Animal/physiology , Sheep/physiology , Tropical Climate , Animals , Male , Mexico
3.
Anim Reprod Sci ; 187: 47-53, 2017 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29017744

ABSTRACT

The aim was to determine the effect of season of the year and the presence of a corpus luteum (CL) on follicular population (FP) and the quality of the oocytes, and of season on nuclear maturation of the bovine oocytes under tropical conditions. Three seasons were evaluated: hot-dry (March-June), hot-humid (July-October) and fresh-humid (November-February). In a first study, 1112 bovine ovaries were obtained from a local slaughterhouse. Follicles were classified as small (≤4mm), middle (4.1-8mm) and large (≥8.1mm); and the maximum diameter of the follicle (MDF) and CL (MDCL) were also recorded. The oocytes were collected by aspiration and classified as viable (grade I and II) and damaged (grade III and IV). In the second study, 2261 viable oocytes were matured in vitro, and then fixed and stained with Lacmoid to classify the stage of development as mature (metaphase II), immature or degenerate. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and chi-square procedures. The largest FP of large follicles (0.67), MDF (1.18mm), MDCL (1.87mm), and the highest proportion of viable oocytes (34.19%) were obtained during the hot-humid season (P<0.05). The ovaries without CL had the greatest FP (10.34) with more viable oocytes (24.44%). The highest proportion of mature oocytes (76.92%) was also obtained in the hot-humid season. In conclusion, season influenced FP, MDF, MDCL, and the quality and nuclear maturation of oocytes. The presence of a CL in the ovary resulted in a decrease of FP and viability of oocytes.


Subject(s)
Cattle/physiology , Cell Nucleus/physiology , Oocytes/cytology , Ovarian Follicle/cytology , Animals , Cells, Cultured , Female , Ovarian Follicle/physiology , Seasons , Tropical Climate
4.
Trop Anim Health Prod ; 49(1): 207-211, 2017 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27815668

ABSTRACT

The aim was to determine the effect of season and breed group on follicular population, and presence and size of CL of heifers under tropical conditions. The seasons were hot-dry (March-June), hot-humid (July-October), and fresh-humid (November-February). Thirty Zebu (Brahman) and 38 F1 (Simmental × Brahman) heifers were used. Five evaluations were made in each season, at intervals of 7 days, to assess ovarian activity by ultrasound. Follicles were classified as small (≤4 mm), middle (4.1-8 mm), and large (≥8.1 mm) sizes, and also the size of CL, when present, was measured. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and logistic regression procedures. Mean number of small follicles was 11.6 ± 2.3 with no effect of season, breed group, or their interaction (P > 0.05). Mean number of middle follicles was influenced by season and breed group; the highest average was found in the fresh-humid season (4.0 ± 0.2) and in F1 heifers (3.6 ± 0.2; P < 0.05). The highest mean number of large follicles was in the hot-humid season (1.4 ± 0.1; P < 0.05). The highest maximum follicle diameter (MFD) mean was registered in the hot-humid season (1.3 mm; P < 0.05) and the lowest proportion of heifers with CL occurred in fresh-humid season (33.3%; P < 0.05). No effect of season, breed group, and interaction on the maximum diameter of the CL was found. In conclusion, season was a very important source of variation. Heifers in the hot-humid season had the largest follicles and MFD, and better cyclicity.


Subject(s)
Breeding , Climate , Ovarian Follicle/physiology , Seasons , Animals , Body Weight , Cattle , Corpus Luteum/physiology , Female , Humidity , Mexico , Temperature
5.
Vet. Méx ; 41(3): 167-175, jul.-sep. 2010. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: lil-632942

ABSTRACT

The effect of season and body condition on the follicular development and the ovulation rate in Pelibuey ewes were assessed. During the periods August-November and February-May, 38 ewes were distributed in two groups according to their body condition score: high body condition (HBC) and low body condition (LBC). Estrus was detected twice a day and the ovaries were daily examined by ultrasonography through an interestral period. Ovulation rate (OR) was determined by ultrasonography and then confirmed by laparoscopy. An effect of body condition on the estrous length was found (29.6 ± 2.3 and 20.2 ± 2.5 h HBC and LBC, respectively), whereas there were no differences in the estrous cycle length and the maximum follicular diameter. The number of follicles > 4 mm and the ovulation rate were higher in ewes of high body condition and during the main reproductive season (1.8 vs 1.3 and 2.0 vs 1.4 OR and follicles, respectively).


Se evaluó el efecto del periodo del año y de la condición corporal sobre el desarrollo folicular y la tasa ovulatoria en ovejas de la raza Pelibuey. En los periodos de agosto-noviembre y febrero-mayo, 38 ovejas fueron distribuidas en dos grupos de acuerdo con su condición corporal: condición corporal alta (CCA) y condición corporal baja (CCB). Se trabajó durante dos veces al día para detectar estros, además los ovarios de las ovejas fueron examinados diariamente mediante ultrasonografía durante un periodo interestral. La tasa ovulatoria se determinó con ultrasonografía y se confirmó por medio de laparoscopía. Se encontró efecto de la condición corporal sobre la duración del estro (29.6 ± 2.3 y 20.2 ± 2.5 h CCA y CCB, respectivamente), mientras que no se observaron diferencias en la duración del ciclo estral y el diámetro folicular máximo. La tasa ovulatoria y el número de folículos > 4 mm fue mayor en las ovejas de CCA y en la época de mayor actividad reproductiva (1.8 vs 1.3 y 2.0 vs 1.4 TO y folículos, respectivamente).

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Vet. Méx ; 30(1): 19-23, ene.-mar. 1999. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-266715

ABSTRACT

El presente estudio se realizó en condiciones de campo en tres ranchos de la zona centro del etado de Yucatán. El objetivo fue relacionar la respuesta ovárica y la producción embrionaria con la concentración plasmática de progesterona (P4) al día de inicio de la superovulación, al estro, y al día de la recolección embrionaria. Para ello, 11 días después del estro se superovularon 30 vacas con hormona foliculoestimulante (FSH-P) durante 4 días, a dosis decrecientes. La recolección embrionaria se efectuó 7 días después de la primera inseminación. Las donadoras con concentración plasmática de P4 > 3 ng/ml al iniciar la superovulación, tuvieron mayor promedio de cuerpos lúteos (CL: 12.4 vs. 10.2; P> 0.05); total de óvulos y embriones (TOE: 9.3 vs. 4.7; P< 0.01) y embriones transferibles (ET: 6.6 vs 3.0; P< 0.01) que las vacas con ó 3 ng/ml. Las donadoras con concentración plasmática de P4 ó ng/ml al estro, produjeron más TOE (6.9 vs. 3.0) y ET (4.6 vs. 0.0) que las vacas con > 1 ng/ml de P4. Las vacas con > 11 ng/ml de p4 al día de la recolección embrionaria tuvieron mayor promedio de CL (15.5 vs. 10.5; P> 0.05), TOE (10.0 vs. 5.9; P< 0.05) y ET (7.9 vs. 4.6; P< 0.05) que las donadoras con menor concentración plasmática de P4 (ó 11 ng/ml). Se concluye que las donadoras con concentración plasmática de P4 > 3 ng/ml al iniciar la superovulación, ó 1 ng/ml al estro y > 11 ng/ml al día de la recolección embrionaria, presentaron mejor respuesta superovulatoria y produjeron más embriones. Bajo condiciones tropicales, la concentración plasmática de progesterona, antes del inicio de la superovulación, puede ser utilizada como un indicador para seleccionar a las donadoras con mayor rendimiento potencial


Subject(s)
Animals , Female , Progesterone/blood , Cattle/embryology , Cattle/blood , Follicle Stimulating Hormone/administration & dosage , Estrus Synchronization , Embryo Transfer
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Vet. Méx ; 26(3): 189-93, jul.-sept. 1995. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-173891

ABSTRACT

El presente estudio se realizó en condiciones de campo en 4 ranchos de la zona centro del estado de Yucatán. Los objetivos fueron, en primer lugar; evaluar la respuesta superovulatoria entre ganado Bos indicus y Bos taurus, y entre vacas y novillas; en segundo lugar, investigar el efecto del desarrollo y la calidad de los embriones transferidos sobre el porcentaje de gestación de las receptoras. Para esto, se superovularon 30 animales con hormona foliculoestimulante (FSH-P) y se transfirieron 88 embriones a un número igual de receptoras. El 83.3 por ciento de las donadoras (n=25), respondió satisfactoriamente al tratamiento superovulatorio, de éstas, se obtuvo en promedio 8.2 ñ 5.3 embriones recuperados por donadora, de los cuales 6.9 ñ 4.1 fueron embriones transferibles. Los animales Bos indicus presentaron un mayor promedio de embriones recuperados (p<0.10) y embriones transferibles por donadora (p>0.05) (11.6 ñ 7.9 y 7.8 ñ 4.2, respectivamente), que los animales Bos taurus (7.1 ñ3.6 y 6.6 ñ4.1, respectivamente). Al evaluar estos indicadores entre vacas y novillas, no se encontró diferencia en el promedio de los embriones recuperados por donadora (8.0 ñ 6.7 vs 8.3 ñ3.2, respectivamente: P>0.05); sin embargo, se observó cierta superioridad de las novillas en el promedio de embriones transferibles (7.9 ñ 3.8 vs 6.6 ñ 4.2, respectivamente), sin que esta diferencia sea significativa (P>0.05). El porcentaje global de gestación para las 88 receptoras fue de 51.1 por ciento (n=45), el porcentaje de gestación fue mayor cuando se transfirieron embriones en estadio de blastocisto (53.3 por ciento) que cuando se transfirieron en estadio de mórula (38.4 por ciento) (P>0.05), y también cuando se transfirieron embriones de calidad excelente (63.4 por ciento), comparados con los embriones de calidad buena, regular (44.8 por ciento y 44.4 por ciento, respectivamente: P>0.05) y mala (22.2 por ciento: P>0.05)


Subject(s)
Cattle , Animals , Female , Embryo Implantation/physiology , Veterinary Medicine , Cattle/embryology , Follicle Stimulating Hormone/genetics , Embryonic Structures/growth & development , Superovulation/genetics , Reproductive Techniques/veterinary , Embryo Transfer/veterinary
8.
Vet. Méx ; 26(2): 103-6, abr.-jun. 1995. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-173878

ABSTRACT

Se obtuvieron muestras sanguíneas de 84 hembras bovinas receptoras de embriones el día de la transferencia y se determinó el nivel de progesterona para conocer si había diferencia entre el nivel promedio de progesterona de las receptoras que lograron una gestación y aquellas que no lo lograron. También se estudió la relación entre diversos niveles de progesterona y el porcentaje de preñez. La transferencia de los embriones se realizó 7 días después del estro por el método no quirúrgico. La sangre se recolectó inmediatamente después de la transferencia, se centrifugó y el plasma se congeló; la concentración de progesterona se determinó por radioinmunoanálisis. El diagnóstico de preñez se realizó por palpación transrectal 42 días después de la transferencia. El analisis estadístico reveló que el nivel promedio de progesterona plasmática de las receptoras que quedaron gestantes (3.005 ñ 0.96 ng/ml) no fue diferente significativamente (P > 0.05) del nivel promedio de las receptoras no gestantes (3.218 ñ 1.08 ng/ml). Tampoco se encontró diferencia entre el porcentaje de preñez de los 3 diferentes grupos de progesterona estudiados. Las receptoras con ó ng/ml de progesterona tuvieron 47.3 por ciento de preñez, las que tuvieron entre 2.5 y 4.9 ng/ml, un 60 por ciento y las que tuvieron 5 ng/ml, un 40 por ciento. En este estudio no se encontró evidencia de que la concentración de progesterona plasmática de la receptora al momento de la transferencia, sea una causa que influya sobre el porcentaje de preñez


Subject(s)
Cattle , Animals , Progesterone/physiology , Blastocyst/physiology , Cattle/genetics , Receptors, Progesterone/physiology , Fertilization in Vitro/methods , Pregnancy, Animal/physiology , Embryo Transfer/veterinary
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