Parenteral Copper Administration at the Beginning of a Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination Protocol in Beef Cattle: Effect on Ovarian Function and Pregnancy Rates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Patricio Anchordoquy ◽  
Santiago Nicolás Lorenti ◽  
Gustavo Sebastián Polero ◽  
Nicolás Agustín Farnetano ◽  
Diana Esther Rosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Ovarian Function ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Pregnancy Rates

Response of beef heifers and non-suckling beef cows to different oestrous synchronization protocols

2002 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 547-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Cavestany ◽  
N. Negrin ◽  
R. Negrin ◽  
J. F. Groth
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Beef Cows ◽  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Gnrh Analogue ◽  
Beef Heifers

AbstractThe objective was to evaluate different oestrous synchronization schemes in beef cattle under range conditions. In experiment 1, 202 heifers averaging 26 months of age were assigned randomly to three treatments: (a) GnRH-PG. (no. = 44) day 0 (D0): injection of GnRH; D7: injection of PGF2α; D0 to D25 oestrous detection (OD) and artificial insemination (AI); (b) OD-PG. (no. = 45) D0 to D4; OD + AI; D5: injection of PGF2α; D5 to D25 OD + AI; and (c)Ovsynch. (no. = 113) D0: injection of GnRH; D7: injection of PGF2α; D9: injection of GnRH and 16 h later AI at fixed time. In experiment 2, 318 non-suckling cows were assigned randomly to three treatments: (a) GnRH-PG. (no. = 106) D0: injection of GnRH; D7: injection of PGF2α; D0 to D25 OD + AI; (b) GnRH-MAP-PG. (no. = 106) D0: injection of a GnRH analogue and insertion of an intravaginal sponge impregnated with 250 mg of medroxyprogesterone acetate; D7: injection of PGF2α and sponge withdrawal; D0 to D25 OD + AI; (c) controls. (no. = 106) OD and AI. The experimental period lasted 25 days and, with exception of the Ovsynch treatment, oestrous detection was carried out twice a day (a.m./p.m.) and inseminations performed 12 h later. The pregnancy rates assessed by ultrasonography 30 days after AI were: experiment 1: (a) 30·0%; (b) 28·6% and (c) 62·3% (P < 0·05); experiment 2: (a) 60·2%; (b) 57·8% and (c) 45·5% (P < 0·05). It is concluded that in heifers and non-suckling cows, oestrous synchronization treatments result in higher pregnancy rates. In non-suckling cows, the addition of a progestagen did not improve the response.

Cooled semen for fixed-time artificial insemination in beef cattle

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana C. Borges-Silva ◽  
Márcio R. Silva ◽  
Daniel B. Marinho ◽  
Eriklis Nogueira ◽  
Deiler C. Sampaio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Egg Yolk ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Reproductive Efficiency ◽  
Sperm Abnormalities ◽  
Hypoosmotic Swelling Test ◽  
Interesting Approach

This study evaluated the use of cooled semen in a fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) program compared with frozen–thawed semen to improve pregnancy rates in beef cattle. Ejaculates of three bulls were collected and divided into two treatments: (1) frozen–thawed semen and (2) cooled semen. Egg-yolk extender without glycerol was used for the cooled semen treatment. Straws (25 × 106 spermatozoa) were submitted to cooling for preservation at 5°C for 24 h, after which FTAI was performed. Nelore cows (n = 838) submitted to FTAI were randomly inseminated using frozen–thawed semen or cooled semen. There was a 20% increase in the pregnancy per AI (P AI–1) using cooled semen compared with frozen–thawed semen (59.9 ± 4.7 vs 49.4 ± 5.0%; P < 0.005). There was no difference in P AI–1 among the bulls (P = 0.40). The frozen–thawed semen had fewer functional spermatozoa than did the cooled semen when evaluated by sperm motility (61.7 vs 81.0%), slow thermoresistance test (41.7 vs 66.7%) and hypoosmotic swelling test (38.3 vs 53.7%; P < 0.05). The percentage of sperm abnormalities did not differ between the freeze–thawing and cooling processes (18.6 vs 22.1%; P > 0.05). Because there was less damage to spermatozoa and improvement in P AI–1, the use of cooled semen instead of frozen–thawed semen is an interesting approach to increase reproductive efficiency in cattle submitted to a FTAI protocol.

scholarly journals STRATEGIES TO INCREASE FERTILITY DURING FIXED-TIME ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION IN BEEF CATTLE

SPERMOVA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-82
Author(s):  
Ana Clara Canto Souza ◽  
◽  
Gabrieli Dutra Gonçalves ◽  
Andrey Osvaldo Souza Ferro ◽  
Deborah Nakayama Yokomizo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Estrous Cycle ◽  
Breeding Season ◽  
Critical Points ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Follicular Wave ◽  
New Strategies ◽  
In Pregnancy

The application of Fixed Time Artificial Insemination (FTAI) protocols has strongly boosted artificial insemination in Brazilian bovine herds. The control of the estrous cycle with protocols based on progesterone and estrogen involves synchronizing the emergence of a follicular wave, controlling the progesterone phase, and inducing ovulation in a synchronized manner. The increase in pregnancy rates starts with the preparation of the breeding season and the choice of protocols and females. Thereafter, based on the characteristics of the property and the lots of animals, small adjustments can be made to the hormonal protocols as needed. Finally, resynchronization can increase usability by allowing multiple inseminations within short periods. The search for new strategies is of paramount importance for the development of the FTAI protocol and the increase in final pregnancy rates. Thus, this review sought to highlight the main critical points and adjustments of the FTAI protocols and their applicability in the reproduction of beef cattle.

Effects of postpartum energy intake on pregnancy rates in beef cattle subjected to GnRH- or CIDR-based timed artificial insemination protocols

2008 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 439-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. Wichtel ◽  
E. Charmley ◽  
G. F. Richardson ◽  
J. L. Duynisveld ◽  
R. Lofstedt
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Estradiol Benzoate ◽  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Estradiol Treatment ◽  
Serum Progesterone

The objectives were to determine the effects of three levels of postpartum metabolisable energy (ME) intake on pregnancy rates in beef cattle subjected to either GnRH-based (OVS) or progestin-based (CIDR) protocols for fixed time artificial insemination (TAI). Hereford cross cows were assigned to ME and TAI treatments (within ME) on the basis of parity and predicted calving date. The postpartum grass-silage-based diet was formulated to provide either Low (93 MJ d-1), Medium (103 MJ d-1) or High (120 MJ d-1)] ME from calving (January to February) to turnout (May 25). Lactating cows [n = 175, 5.7 ± 1.1 mean (± SD) body condition score at calving] were subjected to their assigned TAI protocol; OVS [i.m. treatments of GnRH (100 μg) on day 0, PGF2α (25 mg) on day 7, a second GnRH on day 9 and TAI 16 to 18 h later], or CIDR [i.m. treatment with 1 mg estradiol benzoate and 100 mg progesterone concurrent with CIDR (1.9 g progesterone) insertion on day 0, PGF2α treatment at CIDR removal on day 7, a second estradiol treatment on day 8 and TAI 28 to 30 h later). Cows were 60 ± 13 d post-partum at the time of insemination. Lower ME intakes reduced (P < 0.05) maternal body weight and calf weight gain, but ME intake did not affect (P > 0.05) the proportion cycling (113/175 = 65%, based on serum progesterone concentrations on days -5 and -14), ovulation following TAI, or the TAI pregnancy rates (based on ultrasonography). Timed insemination pregnancy rates were greater for CIDR- than OVS-treatment (63 vs. 45%, respectively, P < 0.05), regardless of ME intake. Key words: Beef cow, estrus synchronization, Ovsynch, CIDR, energy intake, reproduction, calf gains

Effect of recombinant bovine somatotropin on pregnancy rates of Nellore cows resynchronized with the use of new DIB and third use, and inseminated at fixed-time

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 356-362
Author(s):  
Josemara Silva Santos ◽  
Tania Cavalcante ◽  
Francisca Elda Ferreira Dias ◽  
Domenica Palomaris Mariano de Souza ◽  
Alencariano J.S. Falcão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Estradiol Benzoate ◽  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin ◽  
Equine Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Rectal Palpation ◽  
Intravaginal Device

The objective of the experiment was to evaluate the effects of recombinant bovine somatropin (rbST), and the reuse of the progesterone (P4) releasing devices in resynchronization, on the pregnancy rates of Nellore cows submitted to fixed-time artificial insemination. A group of 123 multiparae Nellore cows, was submitted to a resynchronization protocol: on day 0 a Bovine Intravaginal Device (DIB® ) with 1,0g of P4 was implanted, associated with intramuscular administration of 2,0mg of estradiol benzoate (IM); on day 8 DIB was removed; and 1,0mg of estradiol cypionate, 0,15mg of prostaglandin F2? and 300 UI of equine chorionic gonadotropin were administered; on day 10, fixed-time artificial insemination was conducted (FTAI). The cows were randomized into G1 (n=12) – without rbST / with used Bovine Intravaginal Device, G2 (n=50) – without rbST / with new DIB, G3 (n=11) - with rbST / with used DIB and G4 (n=50) – with rbST/ with new DIB. rbST was introduced on the eighth day of the protocol. Sixty days after TAI, pregnancy diagnoses were conducted, via rectal palpation. Blood samples were taken on day 0, 8 and 10 of the protocol, in order to assess P4 plasma concentrations. Pregnancy rates were statistically evaluated through Generalized Linear Models Theory and their significance was tested with Analysis of Deviance. Pregnancy rates were 58%, 40%, 81% and 48% for G1, G2, G3 and G4, respectively, with significant statistical difference for G3. Plasma concentrations of P4 were not statistically different among groups, or collections. In view of the results obtained, we concluded that the administration of rbST in association with P4 DIB, used for the third time, improves pregnancy rates. Estrus resynchronization and re-insemination positively impacted pregnancy rates.

Pre-synchronization of ovulation timing and delayed fixed-time artificial insemination increases pregnancy rates when sex-sorted semen is used for insemination of heifers

2021 ◽  
Vol 226 ◽  
pp. 106699
Author(s):  
N. Oosthuizen ◽  
P.L.P. Fontes ◽  
R.V. Oliveira Filho ◽  
C.R. Dahlen ◽  
D.M. Grieger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Pregnancy Rates

Estrous synchronization and fertility of cross-bred dairy cows using prostaglandin F2α and gonadotropin releasing hormone

2021 ◽  
pp. 171-175
Author(s):  
Abubakr O. Ismail ◽  
◽  
Erneo B. Ochi ◽  
Ambrose S. Jubara ◽  
Bakri Ahmed A/Rahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Prostaglandin F2α ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone ◽  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Releasing Hormone ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Estrous Synchronization ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

A comparative hormonal study of prostaglandin, gonadotropin releasing hormone and their combination was conducted on 30 randomly selected cross-bred dairy cows of SEMEX project for artificial insemination in Hillat Kuku, Khartoum North, Sudan. The study attempts to determine the response of the animals to hormonal induction and synchronization of estrous as well as fertility following fixed time artificial insemination. Three treatment groups of 10 cows each were undertaken. Groups 1, 2 and 3 involved administration of prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α), gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) and a combination of PGF2α + GnRH, respectively. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed. The results revealed that all the three protocols induced and synchronized estrous were almost synchronous in all the treated groups. However, protocol 3 revealed a significantly (p<0.05) better result of 70% pregnancy rate compared to other two protocols that equally provided 50% pregnancy rates. The study resolves that protocol 3 be highly recommended to change the mindset of farmers about the spread of reproductive technology in Sudan. Protocols 1 and 2 provided acceptable pregnancy rates that can be enhanced with the improvement of management.

scholarly journals Effect of progesterone, human chorionic gonadotropin and progesterone + human chorionic gonadotropin treatment on conception rates in repeat breeder cows

2020 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-315
Author(s):  
Hasan Alkan ◽  
Huseyin Erdem
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ◽  
Artificial Insemination ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Prostaglandin F ◽  
Repeat Breeder ◽  
Group 1

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hormonal support on the pregnancy rate in repeat breeder cows. Prostaglandin F2α + Ovsynch oestrus synchronization protocol was applied to the cows. Following the fixed time insemination (day 0), the cows were divided into 4 groups. In Group 1 (n = 42), progesterone releasing intravaginal device (PRID) was placed vaginally at 84 h and removed on the 9th day after the artificial insemination. In Group 2 (n = 40), the cows were administered human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) on the 7th day. Group 3 (n = 45) was applied a combination of progesterone and hCG. Group 4 (n = 42) was not given any treatment. Blood samples were collected from all cows 4 times on days 3.5, 7, 12, and 18 to evaluate progesterone concentrations. The pregnancy rates were 40.47%, 37.50%, 44.44%, and 30.95% in Group 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively (P > 0.05). In addition, in cows with progesterone concentrations <2 ng/ml on day 3.5, the pregnancy rates were found to be lower than in the cows with progesterone concentrations >2 ng/ml in Group 4 (P < 0.05). Progesterone supplementation in cows with progesterone concentrations < 2 ng/ml appeared to increase pregnancy rates (P < 0.05) in Groups 1 and 3. As a result, post-insemination hormonal applications in the repeat breeder cows did not increase the pregnancy rate. However, it was concluded that determination of progesterone concentrations on day 3.5 following artificial insemination and then hormonal support in the cows with low concentrations would increased the pregnancy rate.

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