scholarly journals Effect of two prostaglandin F2α injections administered 24 hours apart on the pregnancy rate of Simmental cows subjected to the Ovsynch or Ovsynch + Controlled internal drug release (CIDR) protocols

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (10) ◽  
pp. 6451-2020
Author(s):  
MUSHAP KURU ◽  
CIHAN KACAR ◽  
HASAN ORAL ◽  
SEMRA KAYA ◽  
NEBI CETIN ◽  
...  

The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of one or two doses of prostaglandin F2α (PGF) on the pregnancy rate (PR) in Simmental cows subjected to the Ovsynch or Ovsynch + Controlled internal drug release (CIDR) protocols. On d 0, 100 µg gonadorelin diacetate tetrahydrate (GnRH) was injected into cows in group 1 (n = 50) and group 2 (n = 40) and CIDR was intravaginally inserted. On d 7, 25 mg dinoprost tromethamine (PGF2α, PGF) was administered, and GnRH was injected 56 h later. Fixed-time artificial insemination (TAI) was performed 16 h after GnRH injection. In group 3 (n = 62) and group 4 (n = 63), PGF was administered 7 d following GnRH treatment, and GnRH was injected 56 h later. TAI was performed 16 h after GnRH injection. In groups 2 and 4, a second dose of PGF was injected 24 h after the first dose. Pregnancy was determined by transrectal ultrasonography on d 30 and 60 post-TAI. The pregnancy rate (PR) on d 30 post-TAI was significantly different among the groups: 46%, 55%, 29%, and 36.5%, in groups 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively (P = 0.048). In addition, the PR was 36.3% and 43.7% in the single PGF and double PGF injection groups, respectively. There was no statistical difference in the PR on d 60 post-TAI (P > 0.05). Pregnancy loss was between 4.34% and 11.11% (P > 0.05). The highest PR in the primiparous cows was observed in group 3 (57.7%). The PR was not significantly different among multiparous cows (P > 0.05). In conclusion, two injections of PGF administered 24 h apart in Simmental cows may increase the PR in the Ovsynch or Ovsynch + CIDR protocols.


Author(s):  
D. Berean ◽  
O. Ergene ◽  
A. Blaga-Petrean ◽  
I. Bogdan ◽  
S. Ciupe ◽  
...  

Backgroung: Seasonal anestrus in ewes reduces reproductive efficiency and hinders productivity. Exogenous hormones can be used to facilitate the induction and synchronization of estrus in the anestrus period. The aim of this study was to evaluate the pregnancy rate in ewes after the treatment with different hormones and fixed time artificial insemination. Methods: The ewes were randomly divided in 4 (n=4) groups: Melatonin group (Group 1), Melatonin and Medroxyprogesterone group (Group 2), Medroxyprogesterone group (Group 3) and control group (Group 4). Pregnancy rate, estrus induction rate and litter size were determined and compared. Result: The estrus induction rate in our study was 100% for the first 3 groups and 6.25% for the 4th group. The pregnancy rate was between 4.16% (group 4) and 95.83% (group 2). For the others groups the values were 89.58% for the first group and 91.67%, for the 3rd group. The prolificacy rate was between 1 (control group) and 1.71 (2nd group), with intermediate values for the other 2 groups: 1.21 for 1st group and 1.27 for the 3rd group.



2020 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-315
Author(s):  
Hasan Alkan ◽  
Huseyin Erdem

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.



2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 263 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. H. Alvarez ◽  
F. L. N. Natal ◽  
R. M. L. Pires ◽  
K. M. R. Duarte ◽  
C. A. Oliveira

The injection of a low dose of eCG has the potential to induce multiple ovulation and pregnancies in cattle. The present study aimed to evaluate the ovarian response, conception rate and incidence of twin pregnancies of cyclic cows receiving 1 of 2 low doses of eCG. Multiparous Nellore (Bos t. indicus) cows with plasma progesterone levels >1 ng∙mL–1 on at least one of 2 blood samples collected at 10-day intervals (Day –10 and Day 0) received an intramuscular (IM) injection of 2 mg of oestradiol benzoate (EB; Estrogin®, AUSA, São Paulo, Brazil) and a vaginal device (DIP) containing 1 g of progesterone (Primer®, Tecnopec, São Paulo, SP, Brazil) on Day 0. On Day 8, the DIP was removed and cows received an IM injection of 150 μg of cloprostenol (Veteglan®, Hertape Calier, Juatuba, MG, Brazil). At this time, the animals were randomly distributed into 3 groups. Group 1 (n = 30) received an IM injection of 2 mL of saline, whereas groups 2 (n = 41) and 3 (n = 23) received 600 IU and 900 IU of eCG (Novormon® MSD Saude Animal, São Paulo, Brazil), respectively. Twenty-four hours later (Day 9), all groups received 1 mg of EB and were submitted to fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) 30 h later (i.e. 54 h after DIP removal). Oestrus observation was performed daily from the time of the withdrawal of the DIP until the day of FTAI. Ovaries were examined ultrasonically at the time of FTAI, the following day and 7 days after FTAI. Pregnancy diagnosis was done by ultrasonography 30 days after FTAI and the incidence of twin or single calves was recorded at birth. Data were analysed by chi-square test. The rate of expression of oestrus was 70.0% (group 1), 82.9% (group 2), and 78.2% (group 3; P = 0.25). Cows that had 2 or more large follicles at the time of FTAI was 0% (group 1), 14.6% (group 2), and 34.8% (group 3; P < 0.05). The ovulation rate of cows in group 1 (80.0%) was higher than cows in groups 2 (48.8%) and 3 (52.2%; P < 0.05). The conception rates for groups 1, 2, and 3 were 50.0, 26.8, and 39.1%, respectively (P < 0.05). Two animals in group 3, one in group 2, and none of group 1 had twin pregnancies on Day 30 after FTAI. Only one of these cows (group 3) had a twin calving. It was concluded that the injection of 600 or 900 IU eCG, in an oestradiol/progestogen FTAI protocol does not result in an increase in the rate of twin calvings, but may negatively affect pregnancy rates of cyclic Nellore cows.Financial support was provided by FAPESP (proc. 2011/13096–0).



1997 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 255 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Kaminski ◽  
S. H. Hayes ◽  
W. J. Silvia

Two experiments were conducted to determine if withdrawal of progesterone during the luteal phase of the oestrous cycle affected the ability of the ovine uterus to secrete prostaglandin F2α(PGF2α ) in response to oxytocin. In Experiment 1, 18 ewes were ovariectomized on Day 9 and Day 12 after oestrus. Ewes were subdivided into three treatment groups (n= 6 per group): Group-1 ewes underwent sham surgery; Group-2 ewes received oestradiol (OVX + O); and Group-3 ewes received oestradiol + progesterone (OVX + O,P). Oxytocin was administered to each ewe on Days 10, 13 and 15 after oestrus. Concentrations of 13,14-dihydro-15-keto-PGF2α (PGFM) were determined in samples of jugular venous blood for 2 h after oxytocin challenge. The magnitude of the PGFM response 24 h after ovariectomy was greater (P < 0·1) in ewes from which progesterone had been withdrawn (OVX + O) than in ewes in which progesterone was maintained (intact controls and OVX + O,P). Therefore, progesterone appears to exert an inhibitory effect on uterine secretory responsiveness to oxytocin which is removed by progesterone withdrawal. In Experiment 2, ewes were ovariectomized on Day 11 and assigned to 1 of 4 treatment groups (n = 6 per group): Group 1, no steroid replacement (OVX); Group 2, oestradiol replacement (OVX + O); Group 3, progesterone replacement (OVX + P); or Group 4, progesterone+oestradiol replacement (OVX + O,P). Ewes received oxytocin on Day 12 and Day 15. On Day 12, uterine secretory responsiveness to oxytocin was greatest in ewes in the OVX + O group (P < 0 · 1). Responsiveness was low in ewes in the OVX group, as it was in ewes in both groups that received progesterone replacement. Therefore, the increase in uterine secretory responsiveness to oxytocin following progesterone withdrawal is dependent on oestradiol replacement.



2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 801 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. DOGAN ◽  
Z. NUR ◽  
B. KILINC

The efficiency of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MAP) sponges or norgestomet ear implants (half or entire) for synchronizing and inducing the estrous cycle in non-lactating Kivircik ewes was investigated during the natural non-breeding period. Ewes were treated for 11 days either with 60 mg MAP sponges (group 1, n=27) or with 1.5 mg norgestomet (group 2, n=25) or with 3 mg norgestomet (group 3, n=27) ear implants. In addition, each ewe received an intramuscular injection of 500 IU of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) and 125 μg cloprostenol (PGF2α), 48 h prior to progestagen removal. Double Cervical Artificial Insemination (AI) with diluted fresh semen was performed at a fixed time (36 and 48 h) following progestagen withdrawal. Mean values for estrous detection rates at the first 12 ± 6 h and within 72 h, the time from progestagen removal to the onset of estrous, the duration of the induced estrous and pregnancy rate were found to be 46.8%, 86.1%, 26.1 ± 7.3 h, 27.0 ± 10.7 h and 27.8%, respectively. There were significant differences between groups 2 and 3 in the time of induced estrous onset (P<0.05). These results indicate that, each of the three protocols was equally efficient in inducing and synchronizing estrus in non-lactating Kivircik ewes during the natural non-breeding period.



Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lima Rodrigues ◽  
Rocio Amezcua ◽  
Glen Cassar ◽  
Terri L O’Sullivan ◽  
Robert Friendship

In order to efficiently have a consistent supply of service-ready gilts available to incorporate into each batch of breeding sows, it is necessary to manipulate the timing of estrus and possibly the timing of ovulation of gilts. Estrus can be synchronized by the withdrawal of altrenogest after at least 14 days of treatment. It is possible that protocols developed to induce ovulation, and therefore allow fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI), can improve the predictability of gilt breeding. This study investigated the effect of two FTAI protocols in gilts on reproductive performance and timing of farrowing and piglet weaning weight compared to gilts bred based on signs of estrus after cessation of altrenogest. Puberty was induced in gilts, followed by treatment with altrenogest. Following altrenogest withdrawal, 180 gilts were assigned to one of three treatment groups. Group 1 gilts (LUT, n = 62) were treated with 600 IU equine chorionic gonadotropin 24 h after altrenogest withdrawal and 5 mg porcine luteinizing hormone (pLH) 80 h later, followed by a single FTAI 36 h after pLH. Group 2 gilts (TRI, n= 61) received 2 mL of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, triptorelin acetate, intravaginally 6 d after altrenogest withdrawal and were bred by a single FTAI 24 h later. Group 3 gilts (CON, n = 57) were observed for estrus and bred twice by AI, 24 h apart. LUT and TRI gilts farrowed closer together (2.4 ± 1.6 and 2.9 ± 1.2 d(days), respectively) compared to CON gilts (4.5 ± 3.3 d). Piglets in LUT were 80 g (p < 0.001) heavier and piglets in TRI were 64 g (p < 0.05) heavier at weaning than CON piglets, when controlling for birth weight. Results indicate that FTAI might be useful as a means of minimizing the time from the first to the last gilt farrowing in a breeding batch of gilts. However, modifications of the protocols may be required to ensure optimum farrowing rates and litter size.



2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Abdul Malik

The objective of this study was to evaluate of Effect of injection Prostaglandin F2α on the time required for onset of estrus and estrus durations in Bali cattle with differences of Paritas. A total of 24 Bali cows were divided into four groups, each group was consisting of 6 cows.  Group 1 samples is heifer’s, group 2, samples was paritas1, group 3, samples was paritas 2 and group 4, samples was paritas 3.  All  cows were normal  tract of reproduction  with showing regular cyclic activities and having active of corpus luteum. The parameters in this study were determined including the time required for onset of estrus and duration of estrus. The result showed that percentage estrus response and duration of estrus were non-significant difference (P>0.05) between heifers and paritas 1, 2, and 3 after estrus synchronization with single dose of prostaglandin F2α. It was concluded that injection of PGF2α on heifers and Paritas 1,2 and 3 were  similar result on the time required for onset of estrus and duration of estrus.



2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 204 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Remillard ◽  
M. Martínez ◽  
G. Bó ◽  
R. Mapletoft

Two experiments were designed to investigate the use of eCG in a fixed-time embryo transfer (FTET) protocol for Chinese Yellow crossbred recipients receiving in vitro-produced (IVP) bovine embryos. In Experiment 1, cows were observed for spontaneous estrus (Group 1) or following 500 �g cloprostenol (PGF; Schering-Plough Animal Health, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Group 2) with nonsurgical embryo transfer 7.5 or 8.0 days later. Cows in Groups 3, 4, and 5 were treated with a CIDR insert (Bioniche Animal Health, Beijing, China), 2 mg estradiol benzoate (EB), and 50 mg progesterone (Sigma-Aldrich, Canada) i.m. on Day 0, PGF on Day 5, CIDR removal on Day 7, and 1 mg EB i.m. 24 h later with nonsurgical transfer of Holstein IVP embryos 8.5 days later, without estrus detection. In addition, cows in Group 3 received no further treatment, whereas cows in Group 4 received 400 IU eCG i.m. (Pregnecol; Bioniche) on Day 5, and cows in Group 5 received eCG on Day 7. Holstein embryos were produced utilizing slaughterhouse ovaries and standard IVF procedures. Expanded blastocysts of quality grade 1 (IETS) were cryopreserved in 10% ethylene glycol and 20% fetal bovine serum using standard procedures. Straws were thawed in a 30�C water bath, and embryos were expelled directly into holding medium and evaluated prior to nonsurgical transfer (NT) ipsilateral to the corpus luteum (CL). Pregnancy was diagnosed ultrasonically 30 d later. Although pregnancy rates, based on numbers of recipients synchronized, numerically favored the administration of eCG on Day 5, there were no significant differences (P = 0.40) among groups (Group 1: 15.4%, n = 52; Group 2: 20.0%, n = 50; Group 3: 19.2%, n = 99; Group 4: 28.1%, n = 96; Group 5: 21.3%, n = 75). In Experiment 2, Chinese Yellow crossbred cattle were synchronized with a CIDR insert plus estradiol and progesterone on Day 0, PGF on Day 5, CIDR removal on Day 7 and estradiol on Day 8, and were randomly assigned to received no further treatment (Group 1; n = 400) or an injection of 400 IU eCG on Day 5 (Group 2; n = 391). Recipients with a detectable CL received a frozen-thawed IVP Holstein embryo by NT 8.5 days after the second injection of estradiol without estrus detection, as in the first experiment. Pregnancy diagnosis was done ultrasonically 30 days later. Although CL size, cow age, and embryo quality, prior to transfer, were recorded, no effects on pregnancy rates were demonstrated (P = 0.30). Pregnancy rates, based on recipients receiving embryos, did not differ (P = 0.5) between groups (Group 1: 21.4%, n = 154; Group 2: 24.5%, n = 290). Overall pregnancy rates (based on the total number of recipients synchronized) were significantly higher (P < 0.001) in Group 2 (eCG; 18.2%) than in Group 1 (no eCG; 8.3%), because of the significantly higher (P < 0.03) percentage of recipients used following treatment with eCG (74.2% vs. 38.5%). Results indicate that the administration of eCG on Day 5 of an 8-d synchronization protocol for FTET of frozen-thawed bovine IVP embryos will improve pregnancy rates in beef recipients, especially those of marginal quality.



Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew McBride ◽  
Rocio Amezcua ◽  
Glen Cassar ◽  
Terri O’Sullivan ◽  
Robert Friendship

Conventional practice is to breed sows by artificial insemination (AI) at least twice using approximately three billion sperm per insemination upon estrus at standing heat. This research explored the use of combined technologies, including fixed-time insemination (FTAI) and an alternative catheter design that reportedly reduces semen backflow, in order to reduce the number of inseminations and the semen dosage and maintain reproductive efficiency. The FTAI technique used in this study was to inject I.M. 600 IU equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) at weaning and 5 mg porcine luteinizing hormone (pLH) to stimulate ovulation 80 h later, followed by a single insemination 36 h after the pLH injection. The two catheters used in this study were a conventional foam-tipped insemination catheter and a Gedis catheter. The Gedis catheter is designed to be completely inserted into the vagina. The semen is enclosed along the length of the rod and held in place by a gel cap that melts when inserted into the cervix. Sows were assigned to the following treatments: Group 1 (n = 135), bred twice with a conventional catheter and a standard semen dose of approximately three billion sperm in 80 mL; Group 2 (n = 123), FTAI with conventional catheter and a standard semen dose; Group 3 (n = 127), FTAI with Gedis catheter and a standard semen dose; Group 4 (n = 126), FTAI with Gedis catheter and a reduced semen dose with one billion sperm. The farrowing rates were 81.6%, 77.7%, 74.0%, and 62.7% for Groups 1 to 4, respectively. The likelihood of farrowing was lower for Group 3 and Group 4 compared to Group 1 (odds ratio (OR) = 0.57; p = 0.08 and OR = 0.35; p = 0.001, respectively). Likewise, litter size of Group 3 and Group 4 was smaller than Group 1 (p = 0.006 and p = 0.04, respectively). Overall, the combination of Gedis catheter and FTAI resulted in decreased reproductive performance that outweighed the value of using less semen.



2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-90
Author(s):  
Al-Timimi I. H. ◽  
Khammas D. J. ◽  
Al-Hamedawi T. M.

Repeated breeder dairy cows (96) were used in this study. They were diagnosed clinically as cases of delayed ovulation and divided into five groups according to type of treatment used post insemination. Group one which includes 28 cow (1=28) treated with 1 vial of fertagyl, (2=22) treated with 2 vials of fertagyl, (3=19) treated with 5 ml of chorionic gonadotropin, (4=17) treated with 1 vial of Nymfalom and (5=10) treated with 1 vial of chorulon. Results showed that the number of cows which did not return to estrus (responded) were 16(57.14%), 12(54.54%), 9(47.47%), 12(70.6%) and 4(40%) respectively. Treatment and insemination were repeated to a number of unresponded cows and their results revealed response of 3 cows (27.27%) from group (1=11), response of 4 cows (50%) from group (2=8), response of 3 cows (42.85%) from group (3=7), response of 1 cow (20%) from group (4=5) and response of 2 (50%) from group (5=4). Data concerning the number, type, sex and viability of the offspring born from the treated cows were included in this study. Finally we may conclude that Nymfalon showed better result in treating cases of delayed ovulation and in improving their conception and pregnancy rate. The remaining treatments were also advisable in the absence of Nymfalon. The use of the same treatment again was also beneficial in some unresponded cases.



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