Successive in vivo embryo production in Santa Inês sheep

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Henrique Nicolau Pinto ◽  
Mario Felipe Alvarez Balaro ◽  
Helena Fabiana Reis de Almeida Saraiva ◽  
Viviane Lopes Brair ◽  
Vivian Angélico Pereira Alfradique ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Recovery Rate ◽  
Doppler Ultrasonography ◽  
Corpora Lutea ◽  
Colour Doppler ◽  
Embryo Production ◽  
Previous Response ◽  
Embryo Recovery ◽  
Colour Doppler Ultrasonography ◽  
Santa Inês

Context In vivo embryo production, also called multiple ovulation and embryo transfer, can accelerate genetic gain, and thus improve animal production. However, there are issues limiting a wider use of this biotechnology in sheep livestock. Aims This study aimed to determine (1) whether a previous response to superovulation (SOV) can be used as a criterion to select ewes for in vivo embryo production, (2) whether the intensity of the SOV response (number of corpora lutea, CL) can affect the embryo recovery rate, and (3) whether the number of CL quantified by colour Doppler ultrasonography can be used to calculate the recovery rate. Methods Twenty-five Santa Inês ewes underwent SOV three times (SOV1, SOV2 and SOV3), with 200 mg FSH and natural mating. The number of CL after each SOV was determined by laparoscopy and by colour Doppler ultrasonography. Key results The number of CL significantly decreased (P < 0.05) after SOV1 (7.5 ± 4.8) to 3.0 ± 5.0 at SOV 2 and 2.2 ± 3.5 at SOV3. Strong correlations were observed between SOV2 and SOV3 in terms of numbers of CL (r = 0.86, r2 = 0.74; P < 0.0001) and viable embryos (r = 0.79, r2 = 0.63; P < 00001). However, no correlations were observed between SOV1 and SOV2 or between SOV1 and SOV3. Recovery rate did not differ with the intensity of the SOV response (≤6, 7–10, >10 CL) or between the methods used to quantify CL. Conclusions Ewes did not show the same pattern of response when submitted to successive FSH-based SOV. The intensity of the SOV response did not affect the recovery rate, and the number of CL estimated by colour Doppler ultrasonography can be used to calculate the recovery rate. Implications Selecting sheep embryo donors by a previous SOV response is not always feasible. The recovery rate is homogeneous and it is not affected by the intensity of the SOV response. A nonsurgical technique can be used to assess the recovery rate, improving animal welfare in MOET programs.

240 EFFECTS OF REPEATED SUPEROVULATION ON EMBRYO YIELDS IN SOME TURKISH NATIVE GOAT BREEDS

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 268
Author(s):  
M. Kaymaz ◽  
A. R. Agaoglu ◽  
K. Karakas ◽  
I. Pir Yagci ◽  
O. Korkmaz Agaoglu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostaglandin F2α ◽  
Repeated Administration ◽  
Corpora Lutea ◽  
Embryo Production ◽  
Recovery Rates ◽  
Embryo Recovery ◽  
The Third ◽  
Friedman's Test ◽  
Negative Effect

The Angora, Kilis, Honamli, Hair, and Norduz are native goat breeds in Turkey and are currently in danger of extinction. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of the repeated administration of a superovulatory (SOV) protocol for in vivo embryo production in these breeds. A total of 14 Angora, 15 Kilis, 10 Honamli, 10 Hair, and 9 Norduz goats were used in this work. The synchronization procedure was started on Day 5 after visible oestrus by using controlled internal drug release dispensers (CIDR®) for 11 days. Administration of FSH (Folltropin®) began on Day 9 (twice daily) and continued for 3 days (total dose: 200 mg; 50 mg × 2.30 mg × 2.20 mg × 2). A dose of prostaglandin F2α (1.6 mg; Dalmazin®) was injected together with first FSH injection. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (Receptal®: 100 µg) was injected 6 h before mating. All goats in oestrus were naturally mated twice a day for 3 days. Ovarian examination (number of corpora lutea) and embryo recovery were performed by laparotomy on Day 6 after CIDR® withdrawal. Each uterine horn was flushed, and the embryos were recovered and counted. To avoid intra-abdominal adhesions, a 2.5% heparin solution was used during flushing. The SOV procedure was repeated once per year during the breeding season (2009 to 2011). Fertilization and recovery rates were calculated. Differences in the SOV response and embryo yields were evaluated by Friedman’s test. In Hair goats, the number of corpora lutea decreased significantly (P < 0.05) during the third SOV cycle (12.7 ± 6.2, 14.0 ± 9.1, and 6.8 ± 5.6, respectively, for cycles 1, 2, and 3), whereas no effect of the cycle was observed in the remainder of breeds. The number of expanded blastocysts increased considerably during the third cycle in Angora (0, 0.2 ± 0.8, and 1.4 ± 2.9, respectively, for cycles 1, 2, and 3), Kilis (0.2 ± 0.4, 0.3 ± 1.3, and 4.2 ± 5.0), and Honamli (0, 1.3 ± 1.7, and 3.6 ± 4.5) goats, whereas a significant decrease was observed in Norduz goats (2.4 ± 5.0, 1.8 ± 2.0, and 0.1 ± 0.3; P < 0.05). The mean numbers of unfertilized oocytes were found to be significantly increased in Angora (0.4 ± 1.6, 0, and 2.1 ± 4.1, respectively, for cycles 1, 2, and 3), Kilis (0, 1.3 ± 3.9, and 3.1 ± 5.2), and Honamli (0, 4.9 ± 5.2, and 4.5 ± 7.8) goats (P < 0.05). As a result, fertilization rates (%) showed a decrease in Angora (50, 100, 24.5, respectively, for cycles 1, 2, and 3) and Honamli (100, 42.5, and 56.3) goats (P < 0.05), whereas recovery rates showed no difference among the different breeds. The methodology presented in this study was found to be an efficient technique for superovulation of the Angora, Kilis, and Honamli goats. Because Hair and Norduz are relatively small breeds, the dosage of FSH might have had a negative effect on the superovulation and embryo yield. Additionally, the use of intra-abdominal washing solutions for preventing adhesions as observed in previous works (data not shown) is believed to have a positive effect on achieving high levels of efficiency in in vivo embryo production.

194 Usefulness of the Ultrasound Imaging Modalities B-Mode and Colour Doppler Sonography and Serum Progesterone Concentrations for Determining Superovulatory Ovarian Responses in Ewes

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
I. F. Ribeiro ◽  
M. G. K. Rodrigues ◽  
G. S. Maciel ◽  
J. F. Fonseca ◽  
F. Z. Brandão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Dose ◽  
Doppler Ultrasonography ◽  
Doppler Sonography ◽  
Prostaglandin F2α ◽  
Imaging Modalities ◽  
Transrectal Ultrasonography ◽  
Colour Doppler Sonography ◽  
Colour Doppler ◽  
Embryo Recovery ◽  
Colour Doppler Ultrasonography

The main goal of this study was to assess the usefulness of the 2 imaging modalities—B-mode and colour Doppler sonography—for determining the superovulatory response in ewes. In addition, serum concentrations of progesterone (P4) were examined for correlations with the numbers of laparoscopically detected luteal structures. Oestrus was synchronized in 24 sexually mature Santa Inês ewes with intravaginal P4-releasing devices (CIDR®) inserted for 8 days on a random day of the oestrous cycle. An injection of 37.5 μg of prostaglandin F2α analogue (d-cloprostenol) was given at the time of CIDR® insertion and withdrawal. The superovulatory treatment consisting of 8 consecutive doses of porcine FSH (total dose of 200 or 133 or 100 mg of pFSH; n = 8/total dose) given at 12-h intervals began 48 h before CIDR® removal. All animals received a single injection of 300 IU of eCG concurrently with a first dose of pFSH. On the day of surgical embryo recovery (6 days after the onset of behavioural oestrus), the ovaries of all donor ewes were visualised and examined with transrectal ultrasonography and then with videoendoscopy to identify and enumerate corpora lutea (CL) and luteinized unovulated follicles (LUF). Jugular blood samples were collected just before ovarian imaging for the measurement of circulating P4 concentrations. Ovaries could be easily and repeatedly detected with both the transrectal ultrasonography and videoendoscopic technique. Prematurely regressing CL could not be distinguished from healthy CL using either B-mode or colour Doppler ultrasonography but they were identified by their pale color by using videoendoscopy. All animals responded to the superovulatory treatment and produced ≥4 CL; however, a wide variation in ovarian responses was observed among ewes (range: 4–24 CL/ewe). Three ewes failed to produce healthy CL and had prematurely regressing CL only. In general, LUF were observed in 20/24 ewes (1–5/ewe) and 14/24 ewes had regressing CL (1–22/ewe). The total number of CL (r = 0.78 and 0.83; P < 0.0001) and LUF (r = 0.74 and 0.90; P < 0.0001) enumerated using the B-mode and colour Doppler ultrasonographic technique, respectively, were correlated with that ascertained by videoendoscopy. The determination of the superovulatory response was better by colour Doppler ultrasonography in relation to the B-mode, because it allows a better delimitation of the luteal structures. Serum P4 concentrations were related inversely to the numbers of prematurely regressing CL (r = –0.70; P = 0.0004) and directly to the number of healthy CL (r = 0.69; P = 0.0005). The present results indicate that ultrasonographic imaging and serum P4 measurements on the day of embryo recovery are both very accurate indicators of ovarian responses in superovulated ewes.

Colour Doppler Ultrasonography as a Tool to Assess Luteal Function in Santa Inês Ewes

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 643-650 ◽  
Author(s):  
LM Figueira ◽  
JF Fonseca ◽  
EKN Arashiro ◽  
JMG Souza-Fabjan ◽  
ACS Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Doppler Ultrasonography ◽  
Colour Doppler ◽  
Luteal Function ◽  
Colour Doppler Ultrasonography ◽  
Santa Inês

scholarly journals Caliber-Persistent Labial Artery: A Report of a Rarely Recognized Lip Swelling

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Malarkodi Thanthoni ◽  
P Rajeev ◽  
S Sathasivasubramanian
Keyword(s):  
Doppler Ultrasonography ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Excisional Biopsy ◽  
Vascular Lesion ◽  
Colour Doppler ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Colour Doppler Ultrasonography ◽  
Soft Tissue Swelling ◽  
Arterial Branch

Calibre-persistent labial artery (CPLA) is a commonly underdiagnosed vascular lesion of the lip. CPLA is an arterial branch that penetrates the submucosal tissue without loss of calibre. Clinical diagnosis is significant as misdiagnosis can lead to profuse haemorrhage following an excisional biopsy or surgical excision. Colour Doppler ultrasonography is a safe and non-invasive diagnostic tool to confirm the diagnosis. Here, we report a case of a 24-year-old man who complained of an asymptomatic pulsating non-progressive nodule on the left side of upper lip initially diagnosed as peripheral angiomatous lesion. Diagnosis was confirmed by high-resolution Colour Doppler Ultrasonography. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the clinical importance and diagnosis of a rarely reported soft tissue swelling of the lip to the attention of clinicians.

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