Control of Buffalo Follicular Dynamics for Artificial Insemination, Superovulation and In Vitro Embryo Production
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2013-01-01
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Baruselli, Pietro Sampaio
Soares, J. G.
Gimenes, L. U. [UNESP]
Monteiro, B. M.
Olazarri, M. J.
Carvalho, N. A. T.
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Int Buffalo Information Ctr
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Currently, timed ovulation induction and timed artificial insemination (TAI) can be performed in buffalo using GnRH or estradiol plus progesterone/progestin (P4)-releasing devices and prostaglandin F-2 alpha (PGF(2 alpha)). The control of the emergence of follicular waves and of ovulation at predetermined times, without the need for estrus detection, has facilitated the management and improved the efficiency of AI programs in buffalo during the breeding and nonbreeding season. Multiple ovulations, embryo transfer, ovum collection and in vitro embryo production have been shown to be feasible in buffalo, although low efficiency and limited commercial application of these techniques have been documented as well. These results could be associated with low ovarian follicular pools, high levels of follicular atresia and failures of the oocyte to enter the oviduct after superstimulation of follicular growth. This review discusses a number of key points related to the manipulation of ovarian follicular growth to improve pregnancy rates following TAI and embryo transfer of in vivo- and in vitro-derived embryos in buffalo.
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artificial insemination, buffalo reproduction, embryo production
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Buffalo Bulletin. Bangkok: Int Buffalo Information Ctr, v. 32, p. 160-176, 2013.