Induction of ovulation with GnRH and PGF2alpha in lactating Bos taurus x Bos indicus cows |
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| Authors: | Ahuja C Montiel F |
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| Institution: | Department of Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veracruz, Circunvalación S/N Esquina Ya?ez, Código Postal 91740 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico. |
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| Abstract: | Induction of ovulation for timed artificial insemination (TAI) with the Ovsynch protocol was evaluated in 49 anoestrous and lactating Bos taurus x Bos indicus cows. Palpation per rectum and transrectal ultrasonography were used on Days -30, -20, -10 and 0 (start of treatment) to confirm anoestrus but with the presence of follicles > or = 10 mm, and every other day during treatment to determine ovarian activity. Cows were randomly assigned to: (1) Ovsynch (n = 24; Day 0, 200 microg GnRH; Day 7, 150 microg PGF2alpha; Day 9, 200 microg GnRH + TAI 16 to 20 h later) and (2) control (n = 25; no treatment). Rates of ovulation for the first GnRH injection, detection of a corpus luteum (CL) at PGF2alpha injection, pregnancy and induction of cyclicity were greater (P < 0.05) with Ovsynch. There was no effect of body condition score (P > 0.05). In conclusion, the Ovsynch protocol was not effective in obtaining acceptable pregnancy rate for TAI, but it was effective for induction of cyclicity in anoestrous and lactating Bos taurus x Bos indicus cows under tropical conditions. |
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