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Isobe T, Kajihara Y, Ikebata Y. Influences of oxidative stress and energy balance on pregnancy rates after the transfer of embryos to repeat-breeder Japanese Black cattle. Anim Sci J 2024; 95:e13947. [PMID: 38661251 DOI: 10.1111/asj.13947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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The purpose of this study is to reassess our previously reported findings on the diminished pregnancy rate of embryo transfer (ET) in summer for repeat-breeder (RB) cows compared with other seasons, with a focus on oxidative stress and energy balance. The study involved Japanese Black cattle, including 224 heifers (aged <3 years) and 278 (aged <9 years) cows with one or more deliveries, defined as RB animals. Evaluation of the effects of season on pregnancy rates revealed significantly lower rates in RB cows during summer compared with spring and autumn. Moreover, serum malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration in RB cows during summer was significantly higher than in winter, with no difference in RB heifers. Seasonal effects on serum nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA) concentration in both RB heifers and RB cows showed no significant differences. However, median MDA and NEFA concentrations in RB cows were significantly elevated compared with RB heifers, suggesting that factors contributing to low fertility should consider parity. Furthermore, our study indicated that RB cows were under oxidative stress, as demonstrated by significantly elevated MDA concentrations compared with normally reproducing cows in summer. Further investigation is necessary to gain a better understanding of these observations in the future.
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- Tomohiro Isobe
- Laboratory of Cell Genetics and Embryo Transfer, Cattle Breeding Development Institute, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
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- Laboratory of Cell Genetics and Embryo Transfer, Cattle Breeding Development Institute, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
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- Laboratory of Cell Genetics and Embryo Transfer, Cattle Breeding Development Institute, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
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Addition of clinoptilolite in the diet reduces uterine PMN leukocytes and open days in multiparous lactating dairy cows managed in a mountain tropical pasture-based system. Trop Anim Health Prod 2022; 54:281. [PMID: 36074277 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-022-03308-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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This study aimed to assess the effect of adding clinoptilolite in the diet on uterine health and reproductive performance in multiparous lactating dairy cows managed in a tropical pasture-based system above 2500 m of altitude. Seventy-seven multiparous Holstein crossbred cows from two farms were allocated randomly into two groups: clinoptilolite supplemented cows (CLG, n = 42) and non-supplemented cows as control (CG, n = 35). Cows from CLG were supplemented with clinoptilolite from 30 days (50 g/cow/day) before to 60 days after calving (200 g/cow/day). In CLG cows, percentages of uterine PMN leukocytes (P < 0.0001) and proportion of subclinical endometritis (P = 0.0187) were lower than in CG. The interval calving to first corpus luteum was shorter (P = 0.0759) in CLG than CG, and calving to first service interval was similar between treatments. Cows from CLG became pregnant 35 days earlier than CG cows (P = 0.0224). On farm A, calving to conception interval was 18.1 days longer in CLG than in CG (P = 0.3750); in farm B, this interval was 86.2 days shorter in CLG than in CG (P = 0.0002). In conclusion, daily addition of clinoptilolite in the diet decreased the percentage of uterine PMN leukocytes, the proportion of cows with subclinical endometritis, and shortened the calving-conception interval in multiparous lactating dairy cows.
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Furukawa E, Chen Z, Ueshiba H, Wu Y, Chiba H, Yanagawa Y, Katagiri S, Nagano M, Hui SP. Postpartum cows showed high oocyte triacylglycerols concurrently with high plasma free fatty acids. Theriogenology 2021; 176:174-182. [PMID: 34624811 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.09.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Impaired oocyte quality is one of the main causes of low fertility in modern high-yielding dairy cows. One of the potential factors of the impaired oocyte quality is the effects of free fatty acids (FFA). In fact, high FFA supplementation to culture media exacerbated oocyte developmental competence in vitro. Meanwhile, artificially induced high blood FFA levels in heifers did not affect the lipid composition of oocytes in vivo; however, the oocyte lipid profile of postpartum cows has not yet been investigated. Therefore, the profile of lipids involved in energy metabolism, including FFA and triacylglycerols (TAG), and their relationship between plasma and oocytes were compared among cows at different lactation stages. Heifers were used as a control group that was not affected by lactation. Plasma and oocytes were collected from heifers (n = 4) and 14 Holstein cows categorized to the early lactation stage: 25-47 days in milk (DIM) (n = 6), peak lactation stage: 61-65 DIM (n = 4), and middle lactation stage: 160-202 DIM (n = 4). The FFA and TAG profiles of plasma and oocytes were examined by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. Plasma FFA positively correlated with oocyte TAG (P < 0.05). Plasma FFA and oocyte TAG were significantly higher in cows in the early lactation stage than in heifers (P < 0.05), while the peak and middle lactation stage groups had intermediate levels. The proportion of oleic acid in plasma increased concurrently with elevations in total FFA, while the compositions of oocyte FFA and TAG fatty acyls were constant regardless of plasma FFA concentration or oocyte TAG content. The present results suggest that high postpartum plasma FFA concentrations affect the quantity of oocyte TAG. Taken together with the adverse effects of high FFA concentrations on oocyte developmental competence in vitro, oocyte quality in postpartum cows may be impaired due to high circulating FFA concentrations. These results provide a more detailed understanding of the effects of postpartum high circulating FFA concentrations on the low fertility of cows.
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- Eri Furukawa
- Laboratory of Theriogenology, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-18, Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0818, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12, Nishi-5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0812, Japan
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-18, Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0818, Japan
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12, Nishi-5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0812, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition, Sapporo University of Health Sciences, Nakanuma Nishi-4-2-1-15, Higashi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 007-0894, Japan
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-18, Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0818, Japan
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-18, Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0818, Japan
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-18, Nishi-9, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0818, Japan; Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Department of Animal Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kitasato University, 35-1, Higashi-23, Towada, Aomori, 034-8628, Japan.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12, Nishi-5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0812, Japan.
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Nutritional effects on resumption of ovarian cyclicity and conception rate in postpartum dairy cows. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1017/s0263967x00033644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AbstractIncreased genetic potential for milk production has been associated with a decline in fertility of lactating cows. Following parturition the nutritional requirements increase rapidly with milk production and result in negative energy balance (NEBAL). NEBAL delays the time of first ovulation thereby affecting ovarian cycles before and during the subsequent breeding period The effects of NEBAL on reinitiation of ovulation are manifested through inhibition of LH pulse frequency and low levels of glucose, insulin and IGF-I in blood that collectively restrain oestrogen production by dominant follicles. Upregulation of LH pulses and peripheral IGF-I in association with the NEBAL nadir increases the likelihood that emerging dominant follicles will ovulate. The legacy of NEBAL is reduced fertility after insemination in conjunction with reduced serum progesterone concentrations. Diets high in crude protein support high milk yield, but may be detrimental to reproductive performance. Depending upon protein quantity and composition, serum concentrations of progesterone may be lower and the uterine luminal environment is altered. High protein intake is correlated with plasma urea concentrations that are inversely related to uterine pH and fertility. The direct effects of high dietary protein and plasma urea on embryo quality and development in cattle are inconsistent. In conclusion, the poor fertility of high producing dairy cows reflects the combined effects of a uterine environment that is dependent on progesterone, but has been rendered suboptimal for embryo development by antecedent effects of negative energy balance and may be further compromised by the effects of urea resultingfrom intake of high dietary protein.
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Physiological Adaptations to Milk Production that Affect the Fertility of High Yielding Dairy Cows. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1017/s0263967x00040040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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SummaryThe high yielding dairy cow is expected to produce a substantial milk output every year and at the same time to conceive and maintain a pregnancy to term. To fulfil lifetime production potential a balance between yield, fertility and other influential factors has to be achieved. Any inability on the part of the management system to identify and rectify problems or on the part of the cow to cope with metabolic demands invariably results in economic or welfare issues. Our studies of high yielding dairy cows have revealed that some animals are capable of normal reproductive function whilst others are classic repeat breeders (requiring 3+ services per conception) or simply fail to rebreed. It is well established that the somatotrophic axis (growth hormone and insulin-like growth factors) drives lactation in ruminants but it is also intimately involved in reproductive processes. An awareness of metabolic adaptations to lactation that impact on reproduction in dairy cows is needed for appropriate management.The objective of our studies was to explore the metabolic profiles of high yielding dairy cows to identify factors influencing their ovarian function and fertility, hence to characterise the physiological adaptations involved. Our studies revealed different relationships between progesterone profile categories and metabolic status post partum. Delayed ovulation (DOV) or persistent corpora lutea (PCL) may be an appropriate response to a nutritional state or physiological situation and it may therefore be inaccurate to refer to these as ‘abnormal’. Whilst associated with high milk yields, not all profile categories detrimentally affected fertility parameters. Delayed ovulation postcalving (DOV1) was identified as the most prevalent abnormal profile encountered in first lactation high yielding cows. This may have occurred because the cows were not yet physically mature and unable to sustain both milk production and growth. The condition lasted long enough (71 ± 8.3 days from calving) to have a detrimental impact on their overall fertility parameters and was associated with significant physiological changes, representative of tissue mobilisation. Although the incidence of persistent luteal phases (PCL1 and PCL2) in dairy cows is increasing, this condition was not found to have any substantial detrimental effects on fertility or production parameters of the primiparous or multiparous cows in these studies. The main reproductive problems in our high yielding primiparous and multiparous cows appeared to be a failure to ovulate and conceive at the expected time or to maintain a pregnancy. These situations were associated predominantly with high milk yields and low concentrations of plasma IGF-I. A failure to ovulate appears to occur when body reserves are mobilised to maintain milk yield at the expense of reproduction and seems most likely to occur in primiparous high yielding cows or those experiencing GH-resistance (low IGF-I) due to excessive body condition loss, reduced feed intakes and factors such as stress and disease. More detailed investigations of dietary means of increasing IGF-I and optimising insulin concentrations, targeted at important reproductive times, are required in high yielding dairy cows, to aid in their management.
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The effect of concentrate supplementation on milk production and cow traffic in early and late lactation in a pasture-based automatic milking system. Animal 2018; 12:853-863. [DOI: 10.1017/s1751731117002221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Thatcher WW. A 100-Year Review: Historical development of female reproductive physiology in dairy cattle. J Dairy Sci 2017; 100:10272-10291. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-13399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Khatti A, Mehrotra S, Patel PK, Singh G, Maurya VP, Mahla AS, Chaudhari RK, Das GK, Singh M, Sarkar M, Kumar H, Krishnaswamy N. Supplementation of vitamin E, selenium and increased energy allowance mitigates the transition stress and improves postpartum reproductive performance in the crossbred cow. Theriogenology 2017; 104:142-148. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2016] [Revised: 08/05/2017] [Accepted: 08/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Abdel Aziz R, Khalil A, Abdel-Wahab A, Hassan N, Abdel-Hamied E, Kasimanickam R. Relationship among circulating anti-Müllerian hormone, insulin like growth factor 1, cadmium and superovulatory response in dairy cows. Theriogenology 2017; 100:72-79. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Revised: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Ovarian activity and embryo yield in relation to the postpartum period in superovulated dairy cows. ACTA VET BRNO 2017. [DOI: 10.2754/avb201786010051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate superovulation response in cows at various postpartum periods (early postpartum period up to 3.5 months; middle postpartum period 3.7–7 months; later postpartum period above 7.5 months after calving). The data included observation of 55 Holstein cows superovulated at one farm in the Czech Republic during the years 2010 and 2013. Reproduction traits (dependent variable) were represented as number of the corpora lutea, number of transferable embryos, morulae, blastocysts, total number of embryos and embryo recovery. For statistical evaluation we used the PROC GLM of SAS® with fixed effect - breeding value of milk production. The study results show significant differences (P < 0.05–0.01) in the three postpartum periods (early, middle, and later postpartum periods) and the number of corpora lutea (4.6; 7.4; 10.8), number of total embryos (3.2; 2.9; 6.5) and transferable embryos (1.8; 1.7; 4.4). Effective timing of embryo transfer in the later postpartum period resulted in greater ovarian activity and embryo yield compared to early lactation periods.
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Comin A, Peric T, Montillo M, Cappa A, Marchi V, Veronesi MC, Prandi A. Luteal activity and effect of dietary energy restriction on follicular development in lactating cows. Reprod Domest Anim 2017; 52:632-639. [PMID: 28378464 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The aim of this research has been to evaluate the presence of anomalies in the ovarian cycle activity during postpartum and to verify whether 72-hr dietary fasting during the dominance phase, the phase before ovulation, might modify the ovarian follicle population. The presence of anomalies in ovarian cycle activity has been evaluated in 30 Italian Friesian cows starting from 20 days postpartum until 211 days of lactation. Long oestrus and brief dioestrus or scarce luteal activity have been the main anomalies found through measuring progesterone concentrations in the whey. Until 100 days of lactation, the BCS values of the problematic animals have been significantly lower than those in animals with normal ovarian activity. After 100 days of lactation, the ovarian anomalies continued to appear despite the fact that all the animals have reached comparable BCS values. Starting from the results of this trial, the effect of 72-hr dietary fasting on dominant follicles has been studied in six cows. Ultrasonography revealed that the diameter of the follicles at 71 days postpartum has been significantly lower than at 181 days. A 72-hr dietary restriction at 101 and 211 days postpartum did not affect the size of the dominant follicle. However, at 101 days postpartum, half of the animals presented follicular cysts. The effect of fasting differed if the animal has been in early postpartum or 211 days of lactation. Further researches are necessary to understand how different metabolic conditions can modify the follicular population but on the other hand the study shows the utility for farmers and field veterinarians of monitoring the resumption of the ovarian cycle postpartum through the whey progesterone concentrations.
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- A Comin
- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy.,Center for Biomedical Science and Engineering, University of Nova Gorica, Nova Gorica, Slovenia
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Evoluzione S.r.l., Sossano (VI), Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Milano, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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Ogata Y, Yu GM, Hidaka T, Matzushige T, Maeda T. Effective embryo production from Holstein cows treated with gonadotropin-releasing hormone during early lactation. Theriogenology 2016; 86:1421-1426. [PMID: 27260509 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.04.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2015] [Revised: 04/28/2016] [Accepted: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The low efficiency of embryo production in Holstein cows during early lactation presents many challenges for animal production. To improve its efficiency, the outcomes of single GnRH injections 48 hours before each of three cycles of ovum pick up (OPU; weeks 2, 4, and 6) were compared with three cycles of unstimulated OPU (controls; weeks 1, 3, and 5) in 35 Holstein cows during 6 weeks of early lactation (40-80 days postpartum). More total follicle numbers (19.5 vs. 16.0; P < 0.05) but fewer dominant follicles (0.5 vs. 1.4; P < 0.01) were observed by ultrasound, and more cumulus-oocyte complexes were collected in a single OPU in the treatment cycles compared with controls (15.3 vs. 11.5; P < 0.05). The numbers of morphologically "good" cumulus-oocyte complexes graded A and B in the stimulated OPUs were significantly greater than in controls (2.8 vs. 1.7 and 5.8 vs. 4.2, respectively; P < 0.05). Significantly, more oocytes stained positively with brilliant cresyl blue after GnRH treatment compared with the control cycles (13.7 vs. 9.6; P < 0.05). After in vitro fertilization, embryos in the treatment cycles had improved development (P < 0.01) during each developmental stage compared with the controls (9.0 vs. 6.2 two-cell embryos; 4.7 vs. 3.0 four-cell embryos; 3.3 vs. 2.0 morulae; and 3.0 vs. 1.7 blastocysts, respectively). Moreover, there was no significant difference in pregnancy rate of the recipient cows after embryo transfer (57.1% vs. 42.1%; P > 0.05) no matter if the embryos came from the GnRH-treated cycles or not. Thus, GnRH-stimulated OPUs improved the efficiency of embryo production in Holstein cows during early lactation. This novel method for in vitro embryo production should benefit the dairy industry.
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- Yasuhiro Ogata
- Hiroshima Prefectural Technology Research Institute Livestock Technology Research Center, Shobara, Hiroshima, Japan; Department of Bioresource Science, Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Bioresource Science, Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Prefectural Technology Research Institute Livestock Technology Research Center, Shobara, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Hiroshima Prefectural Technology Research Institute Livestock Technology Research Center, Shobara, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Bioresource Science, Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan; The Research Center for Animal Science, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Japan.
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De Bie J, Langbeen A, Verlaet AAJ, Florizoone F, Immig I, Hermans N, Fransen E, Bols PEJ, Leroy JLMR. The effect of a negative energy balance status on β-carotene availability in serum and follicular fluid of nonlactating dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2016; 99:5808-5819. [PMID: 27157583 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2016-10870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2016] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Maternal metabolic pressure due to a cow's negative energy balance (NEB) has a negative effect on oocyte quality as a result of increased oxidative stress. In this study, we hypothesized that a NEB status may negatively affect the availability of β-carotene (bC, an antioxidant) in the micro-environment of the oocyte or follicular fluid (FF) and that daily bC supplementation can increase bC availability. We aimed to (1) determine the effect of a nutritionally induced NEB on bC concentrations in serum and FF as well as on the presence of bC metabolites, oxidative stress levels, and follicular growth in a nonlactating dairy cow model, and (2) investigate how this effect could be altered by dietary bC supplementation. Six multiparous nonlactating Holstein Friesian cows were subjected to 4 consecutive dietary treatments, 28 d each: (1) 1.2 × maintenance (M) or positive energy balance (PEB) without bC supplement (PEB-bC), (2) 1.2 × M with daily supplement of 2,000mg of bC comparable to the level of bC intake at grazing (PEB+bC), (3) 0.6 × M with 2,000mg of bC (NEB+bC), and (4) 0.6 × M (NEB-bC). At the end of each treatment, estrous cycles were synchronized and blood and FF of the largest follicle were sampled and analyzed for bC, retinol, α-tocopherol, free fatty acids, estradiol, and progesterone. Serum cholesterol, triglycerides, urea, insulin growth factor 1, growth hormone, total antioxidant status (TAS), and red blood cell glutathione (GSH) concentrations were determined as well. All cows lost body weight during both energy restriction periods and showed increased serum free fatty acid concentrations, illustrating a NEB. A dietary induced NEB reduced FF bC, but not plasma bC or plasma and FF retinol concentrations. However, bC and retinol concentrations drastically increased in both fluid compartments after bC supplementation. Follicular diameter was increased in supplemented PEB cows. Energy restriction reduced the TAS and red blood cell GSH, whereas daily bC supplementation could restore GSH concentrations, but not the TAS, to levels present in healthy PEB cows. In conclusion, daily bC supplementation can substantially improve bC and retinol availability in the oocyte's micro-environment, irrespective of the energy balance, which may affect follicular development and oocyte quality in the presence of maternal metabolic stress. This knowledge can be of importance to optimize nutritional strategies in the dairy industry to feed for optimal oocyte quality and fertility.
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- J De Bie
- Gamete Research Centre, Laboratory for Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium.
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- Gamete Research Centre, Laboratory for Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Functional Food Science, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Antwerp, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
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- DSM Nutritional Products, CH-4303 Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
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- DSM Nutritional Products, CH-4303 Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Nutrition and Functional Food Science, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Antwerp, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
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- StatUa Center for Statistics, University of Antwerp, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Gamete Research Centre, Laboratory for Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Gamete Research Centre, Laboratory for Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, B-2610 Wilrijk, Belgium
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Lonergan P, Fair T, Forde N, Rizos D. Embryo development in dairy cattle. Theriogenology 2016; 86:270-7. [PMID: 27158131 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.04.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Revised: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 03/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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During the past 50 years, the fertility of high-producing lactating dairy cows has decreased, associated with intensive selection for increased milk production. The physiological and metabolic changes associated with high milk production, including decreased (glucose, insulin, IGF-I) or increased (nonesterified fatty acids, ketone bodies) concentrations of circulating metabolites during nutrient partitioning associated with negative energy balance as well as uterine and nonuterine diseases have been linked with poor reproductive efficiency. Fertilization is typically above 80% and does not seem to be the principal factor responsible for the low fertility in dairy cows. However, early embryonic development is compromised in high-producing dairy cows, as observed by most embryonic losses occurring during the first 2 weeks after fertilization and may be linked to compromised oocyte quality due to a poor follicular microenvironment, suboptimal reproductive tract environment for the embryo, and/or inadequate maternal-embryonic communication. These and other factors related to embryo development will be discussed.
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- Pat Lonergan
- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Reproduction and Early Development, Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Departamento de Reproducción Animal Conservación de Recursos Zoogenéticos, INIA, Madrid, Spain
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Subramaniam E, Colazo M, Gobikrushanth M, Sun Y, Ruiz-Sanchez A, Ponce-Barajas P, Oba M, Ambrose D. Effects of reducing dietary starch content by replacing barley grain with wheat dried distillers grains plus solubles in dairy cow rations on ovarian function. J Dairy Sci 2016; 99:2762-2774. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2015-10172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Ono T, Isobe T, Morita Y, Do LTK, Tanihara F, Taniguchi M, Takagi M, Otoi T. Effects of parity and season on pregnancy rates after the transfer of embryos to repeat-breeder Japanese Black beef cattle. Arch Anim Breed 2016. [DOI: 10.5194/aab-59-45-2016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Abstract. Repeat-breeder (RB) cows are a major source of economic waste due to their decreased fertility. Embryo transfer (ET) is an alternative tool to improve the fertility of RB cows. The aims of the present study were to evaluate the effects of recipient parity and the season on pregnancy rates following ET in RB Japanese Black beef cattle. Embryos were transferred nonsurgically to recipients, consisting of 155 heifers (< 2 years old) and 172 cows (< 8 years old), which were defined as RB cattle. Of the recipients that were presented for ET, 57 recipients received a fresh embryo and 270 recipients received a frozen embryo. There were no differences in the pregnancy rates between cattle that received fresh embryos or frozen embryos. The rates of recipients with pregnancy, abortion, stillbirth, and normal calving were similar between heifers and cows. In cows, the pregnancy rates were lower (P < 0.05) in summer (June to August) than in spring (March to May) and winter (December to February). In heifers, however, there were no differences in the pregnancy rates among the seasons. Our findings indicate that in RB Japanese Black beef cattle, the parity of the recipients does not have an effect on the pregnancy rates following the transfer of fresh and frozen embryos. However, heat stress may affect reproductive performance in RB Japanese Black cows.
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A comparison of production, reproduction, and animal health for pastured dairy cows managed either conventionally or with use of organic principles. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.15232/pas.2014-01367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Souza AH, Carvalho PD, Rozner AE, Vieira LM, Hackbart KS, Bender RW, Dresch AR, Verstegen JP, Shaver RD, Wiltbank MC. Relationship between circulating anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and superovulatory response of high-producing dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2014; 98:169-78. [PMID: 25465542 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2014-8182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2014] [Accepted: 09/24/2014] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The main objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between circulating anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and superovulatory response of dairy cows. Holstein cows (n=72) were milked twice daily and housed and fed individually in tiestalls. All animals were synchronized and flushed at 70±3 d in milk (DIM), near peak production (39.6kg/d). Blood samples for AMH analysis were collected at 3 different stages of a synchronized estrous cycle [at a random stage (40±3 DIM), proestrus (50±3 DIM), and diestrus (57±3 DIM)]. Body weights were measured weekly from calving until embryo collection. Statistical analyses were performed with Proc CORR and Proc GLIMMIX of SAS (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC). The 3 AMH samples from individual cows were correlated and not influenced by day of cycle. Surprisingly, AMH tended to be negatively correlated with body weight loss from calving to embryo collection (r=-0.22). More importantly, average AMH was highly associated (r=0.65) with superovulation response (number of corpora lutea on the day of the flush, CLN), total structures collected (r=0.48), and total transferable embryos (r=0.37), but not percentage of fertilized embryos (r=-0.20) or degenerate embryos (r=0.02). When cows were classified into quartiles (Q) of circulating AMH (Q1=0.01 to 82.6pg/mL; Q2=91.1 to 132.5pg/mL; Q3=135.3 to 183.8pg/mL; Q4=184.4 to 374.3pg/mL), we observed a >2-fold difference between first and fourth AMH quartiles in superovulation response (CLN: Q1=12.0±1.5; Q2=14.7±2.0; Q3=17.2±1.2; Q4=25.6±1.5) and embryo production. In conclusion, circulating AMH concentration was strongly associated with superovulation response, and evaluation of AMH could be used to identify cows with greater responses to superstimulation and thus improve efficiency of superovulation programs in dairy cows.
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- A H Souza
- University of California Cooperative Extension, Tulare 93274
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison 53706
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- MofA Global, International Center for Biotechnology, Mt. Horeb, WI 53572
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison 53706; Department of Animal Sciences, University of Sao Paulo-VRA, 05508 São Paulo, SP Brazil
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison 53706
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison 53706
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison 53706
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- MofA Global, International Center for Biotechnology, Mt. Horeb, WI 53572
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison 53706
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- Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison 53706.
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Effect of Collection Seasons on the Oocyte Quality and Developmental Competence of Oocytes Derived from Korean Native Cows (Hanwoo) by Ovum Pick-Up. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2014. [DOI: 10.12750/jet.2014.29.3.265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Salazar-Ortiz J, Monget P, Guillaume D. The influence of nutrition on the insulin-like growth factor system and the concentrations of growth hormone, glucose, insulin, gonadotropins and progesterone in ovarian follicular fluid and plasma from adult female horses (Equus caballus). Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2014; 12:72. [PMID: 25078409 PMCID: PMC4237953 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7827-12-72] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2014] [Accepted: 07/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Feed intake affects the GH-IGF system and may be a key factor in determining the ovarian follicular growth rate. In fat mares, the plasma IGF-1 concentration is high with low GH and a quick follicular growth rate, in contrast to values observed in thin mares. Nothing is known regarding the long-term effects of differential feed intake on the IGF system. The objective of this experiment was to quantify IGFs, IGFBPs, GH, glucose, insulin, gonadotropin and progesterone (P4) in blood and in preovulatory follicular fluid (FF) in relation to feeding levels in mares. METHODS Three years prior to the experiment, Welsh Pony mares were assigned to a restricted diet group (R, n = 10) or a well-fed group (WF, n = 9). All mares were in good health and exhibited differences in body weight and subcutaneous fat thickness. Follicular development was scanned daily and plasma was also collected daily. Preovulatory FF was collected by ultrasound-guided follicular aspiration. Hormone levels were assayed in FF and plasma with a validated RIA. RESULTS According to scans, the total number of follicles in group R was 53% lower than group WF. Insulin and IGF-1 concentrations were higher in WF than in R mares. GH and IGF-2 concentrations were lower in plasma from WF mares than from R mares, but the difference was not significant in FF. The IGFBP-2/IGFBP-3 ratio in FF was not affected by feeding but was dramatically increased in R mare plasma. No difference in gonadotropin concentration was found with the exception of FSH, which was higher in the plasma of R mares. On the day of puncture, P4 concentrations were not affected by feeding but were higher in preovulatory FF than in plasma. CONCLUSIONS The bioavailability of IGF-1 or IGF-2, represented by the IGFBP2/IGFBP3 ratio, is modified by feed intake in plasma but not in FF. These differences partially explain the variability in follicular growth observed between well-fed mares and mares on restricted diets.
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- Juan Salazar-Ortiz
- INRA, UMR85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- CNRS, UMR6175 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37041 Tours, France
- IFCE, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- INRA, UMR85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- CNRS, UMR6175 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37041 Tours, France
- IFCE, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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- INRA, UMR85 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- CNRS, UMR6175 Physiologie de la Reproduction et des Comportements, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
- Université François Rabelais de Tours, F-37041 Tours, France
- IFCE, F-37380 Nouzilly, France
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Alves BG, Alves KA, Lúcio AC, Martins MC, Silva TH, Alves BG, Braga LS, Silva TV, Viu MAO, Beletti ME, Jacomini JO, Santos RM, Gambarini ML. Ovarian activity and oocyte quality associated with the biochemical profile of serum and follicular fluid from Girolando dairy cows postpartum. Anim Reprod Sci 2014; 146:117-25. [PMID: 24674823 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2014.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2013] [Revised: 02/26/2014] [Accepted: 02/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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This study was designed to evaluate the influence of heat stress (HS) on the metabolic profile of serum and follicular fluid (FF), ovarian follicle development, and oocyte quality of Girolando dairy cows. Oocytes, blood, and FF (follicles ≥9mm) samples were obtained at 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90 days postpartum in the summer and winter seasons. During transvaginal follicular aspiration, rectal temperature (RT), body condition score (BCS), number of ovarian follicles, and quality of oocytes were recorded. The ambient air temperature (AT) and relative humidity (RH) were also recorded to calculate the temperature humidity index (THI). Glucose, total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), urea, sodium (Na), potassium (K), and calcium (Ca) concentrations were determined using serum and FF samples. The RT, THI, and BCS loss were greater (P<0.01) in the summer; however, glucose, Na, and K serum concentrations decreased in the same season (P<0.05). Degenerated oocytes were positively associated (P<0.05) with THI (r=0.14) and AT (r=0.13), and negatively associated with glucose (r=-0.12) and K (r=-0.11) serum concentrations. HS induces metabolic changes, which compromise the number of ovarian follicles and the follicular environment, thus resulting in morphologically damaged oocytes.
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- Benner G Alves
- Center for Studies and Research in Animal Reproductive Biology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, 74001-970, Brazil.
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- Center for Studies and Research in Animal Reproductive Biology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, 74001-970, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, 38400-902, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, 38400-902, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, 38400-902, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, 38400-902, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, 38400-902, Brazil
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- Center for Studies and Research in Animal Reproductive Biology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, 74001-970, Brazil
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- Center for Studies and Research in Animal Reproductive Biology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, 74001-970, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, 38400-902, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, 38400-902, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, 38400-902, Brazil
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- Center for Studies and Research in Animal Reproductive Biology, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, 74001-970, Brazil
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Karami-Shabankareh H, Kafilzadeh F, Piri V, Mohammadi H. Effects of feeding dry glycerol to primiparous Holstein dairy cows on follicular development, reproductive performance and metabolic parameters related to fertility during the early post-partum period. Reprod Domest Anim 2013; 48:945-53. [PMID: 23772805 DOI: 10.1111/rda.12192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2012] [Accepted: 05/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This study examined the effects of dry glycerol supplementation on follicular growth, post-partum interval to first ovulation, concentration of serum metabolites and hormones related to fertility, body condition score (BCS) and body weight (BW) in primiparous Holstein dairy cows. Sixty primiparous Holstein dairy cows were randomly assigned to two groups (control: n = 30 and glycerol supplemented: n = 30). Dry glycerol (250 g/day/cow) was fed as a top dressing to the common lactating total mixed ration (TMR) from parturition to 21 days post-partum. Ovaries were examined four times using ultrasonography on days 13, 19, 25 and 36 post-partum to determine ovarian follicular growth. Concentration of serum metabolites and hormones was determined weekly. Body condition score was evaluated weekly from weeks 1 to 5 after parturition, and BWs were recorded three times on days 1, 11 and 21 during the experimental period. The cows fed dry glycerol had more large follicles (p < 0.0001) and corpora lutea (CL) (p = 0.02) compared with the control cows. Days to the first ovulation (p = 0.06), days to first oestrus (p = 0.05), services per conception (p = 0.06) and days open (p = 0.004) were positively affected by dry glycerol supplementation. Serum concentration of glucose and insulin was higher in dry glycerol-supplemented cows (p = 0.1; p = 0.06, respectively). Feeding glycerol had no effect on mean serum concentrations of β-hydroxybutyrate, non-esterified fatty acids and IGF-1 during the experimental period. However, significant differences were observed at concentration of BHBA and IGF-1 (p = 0.02 and p = 0.04, respectively) between two groups on day 21 after calving. The cows in the glycerol-fed group had higher serum progesterone concentrations on days 33 (p = 0.007) and 36 (p = 0.004) after calving. Supplemented cows had lower body condition loss during weeks 1-5 after calving compared with the control cows (0.34 vs 0.41 BCS). In week 13 post-partum, the proportion of cycling cows was 83.3 and 69.9% for those which received supplemented or non-supplemented diet, respectively. These results demonstrated that feeding dry glycerol as a glucogenic supply may be useful to improve negative energy balance and reproductive efficiency in young cows which calve with high requirement of energy.
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- H Karami-Shabankareh
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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Grazul-Bilska AT, Borowczyk E, Bilski JJ, Reynolds LP, Redmer DA, Caton JS, Vonnahme KA. Overfeeding and underfeeding have detrimental effects on oocyte quality measured by in vitro fertilization and early embryonic development in sheep. Domest Anim Endocrinol 2012; 43:289-98. [PMID: 22652013 DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2012.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2011] [Revised: 04/17/2012] [Accepted: 05/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To determine effects of maternal diet on in vitro fertilization (IVF) and early embryonic development, ewes (n = 48) were divided into control, overfed (ad libitum feeding), and underfed (60% of control) nutritional planes for 8 wk before oocyte collection. Follicular development was induced by twice-daily injections of FSH on days 13 and 14 of the estrous cycle, and ovaries and blood samples were collected on day 15 of the estrous cycle. During the 8-wk experiment, for control ewes BW and BCS did not change, but for overfed ewes mean (± SEM) BW and BCS increased (11.8 ± 1.1 kg and 2.0 ± 0.1, respectively) and for underfed ewes decreased (14.2 ± 0.9 kg and 0.7 ± 0.1, respectively). The number of follicles was determined; oocytes were collected and subjected to in vitro maturation and fertilization. After IVF, developing embryos were evaluated throughout the 8-d culture period. The proportion of cleaved oocytes after IVF and developing morula and blastocyst were less (P < 0.0001) in overfed and underfed ewes than in control ewes. However, number of visible follicles, total number of oocytes, number of healthy oocytes, and percentage of healthy oocytes were similar for control, overfed, and underfed ewes. Serum insulin concentration was greater (P < 0.05) in overfed ewes than in underfed ewes, estradiol 17-β (E(2)) concentration was greater (P < 0.05) in underfed ewes than in overfed ewes, but triiodothyronine (T(3)) and thyroxine (T(4)) concentrations were similar in all treatment groups. These data show that inadequate feeding has a negative effect on oocyte quality which results in lower oocyte cleavage after IVF and morula and blastocyst formation; overfeeding increased serum insulin and underfeeding increased serum E(2) but not T(3) or T(4). These data emphasize the importance of diet for reproductive and metabolic functions. Furthermore, the mechanisms through which enhanced or decreased energy in diet affect oocyte quality and serum insulin and E(2) concentrations remain to be elucidated.
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- A T Grazul-Bilska
- Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108, USA.
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The consequences of metabolic changes in high-yielding dairy cows on oocyte and embryo quality. Animal 2012; 2:1120-7. [PMID: 22443723 DOI: 10.1017/s1751731108002383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Unsatisfactory reproductive performance in dairy cows, such as reduced conception rates, in addition to an increased incidence of early embryonic mortality, is reported worldwide and has been associated with a period of negative energy balance (NEB) early post partum. Typically, NEB is associated with biochemical changes such as high non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA), high β-hydroxybutyrate (β-OHB) and low glucose concentrations. The concentrations of these and other metabolites in the follicular fluid (FF) of high-yielding dairy cows during NEB were determined and extensively analyzed, and then were replicated in in vitro maturation models to investigate their effect on oocyte quality. The results showed that typical metabolic changes during NEB are well reflected in the FF of the dominant follicle. However, the oocyte seems to be relatively isolated from extremely elevated NEFA or very low glucose concentrations in the blood. Nevertheless, the in vitro maturation models revealed that NEB-associated high NEFA and low glucose levels in the FF are indeed toxic to the oocyte, resulting in deficient oocyte maturation and developmental competence. Induced apoptosis and necrosis in the cumulus cells was particularly obvious. Furthermore, maturation in saturated free fatty acid-rich media had a carry-over effect on embryo quality, leading to reduced cryotolerance of day 7 embryos. Only β-OHB showed an additive toxic effect in moderately hypoglycemic maturation conditions. These in vitro maturation models, based on in vivo observations, suggest that a period of NEB may hamper the fertility of high-yielding dairy cows through increased NEFA and decreased glucose concentrations in the FF directly affecting oocyte quality. In addition to oocyte quality, these results also demonstrate that embryo quality is reduced following an NEB episode. This important observation may be linked to the typical diet provided to stimulate milk yield, or to physiological adaptations sustaining the high milk production. Research into this phenomenon is ongoing.
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Baruselli PS, Sá Filho MF, Ferreira RM, Sales JNS, Gimenes LU, Vieira LM, Mendanha MF, Bó GA. Manipulation of Follicle Development to Ensure Optimal Oocyte Quality and Conception Rates in Cattle. Reprod Domest Anim 2012; 47 Suppl 4:134-41. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2012.02067.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Maillo V, Rizos D, Besenfelder U, Havlicek V, Kelly A, Garrett M, Lonergan P. Influence of lactation on metabolic characteristics and embryo development in postpartum Holstein dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2012; 95:3865-76. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2011-5270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2011] [Accepted: 03/08/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Aller J, Mucci N, Kaiser G, Callejas S, Alberio R. Effect of repeated eCG treatments and ovum pick-up on ovarian response and oocyte recovery during early pregnancy in suckling beef cows. Anim Reprod Sci 2012; 133:10-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2012.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2011] [Revised: 05/30/2012] [Accepted: 06/02/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Grimard B, Marquant-Leguienne B, Remy D, Richard C, Nuttinck F, Humblot P, Ponter AA. Postpartum Variations of Plasma IGF and IGFBPs, Oocyte Production and Quality in Dairy Cows: Relationships With Parity and Subsequent Fertility. Reprod Domest Anim 2012; 48:183-94. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2012.02127.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Matoba S, O’Hara L, Carter F, Kelly A, Fair T, Rizos D, Lonergan P. The association between metabolic parameters and oocyte quality early and late postpartum in Holstein dairy cows. J Dairy Sci 2012; 95:1257-66. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2011-4649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2011] [Accepted: 11/02/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Leroy JLMR, Rizos D, Sturmey R, Bossaert P, Gutierrez-Adan A, Van Hoeck V, Valckx S, Bols PEJ. Intrafollicular conditions as a major link between maternal metabolism and oocyte quality: a focus on dairy cow fertility. Reprod Fertil Dev 2012; 24:1-12. [DOI: 10.1071/rd11901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Reduced oocyte and embryo quality are recognised as major factors in the problem of disappointing fertility in high producing dairy cows. This review aims to shed more light on the importance of the intrafollicular environment in the subfertility problem in dairy cows. Metabolic disturbances associated with negative energy balance (NEB) early postpartum are associated with ovarian dysfunction. Changes in the growth pattern of the ovarian follicle during a period of NEB can indirectly affect oocyte quality. Furthermore, a maternal metabolic disorder (linked with NEB or nutritionally induced) may alter the endocrine and biochemical composition of the follicular fluid, the micro-environment of the growing and maturing female gamete. The maturing oocyte is very sensitive to any perturbation in its direct environment and in vitro maturation models revealed that some of these metabolic changes reduce the oocyte’s developmental competence. Also, embryo quality is significantly reduced due to maturation in adverse conditions. Well balanced and timed oocyte metabolism and gene expression are crucial to safeguard an optimal oocyte development. In that perspective, metabolome and transcriptome parameters of the oocyte may serve to predict reproductive success rates. Finally, there is growing evidence that adverse conditions for oocyte growth and maturation may also jeopardise the health and performance of the offspring.
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Limitations of ultrasound guided follicular aspiration for analysis of ovarian follicular fluid in dairy cattle. ACTA VET BRNO 2011. [DOI: 10.2754/avb201180020179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the applicability of ovum pick-up equipment for follicular fluid collection from various follicular structures (experiment 1) and for recovery of follicular fluid for acid-base balance analysis (experiment 2). An ultrasound scanner equipped with a 5-MHz convex transducer was used for transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicular aspiration. A 17-gauge, 60-cm aspiration needle was connected with a shortened aspiration line. The fluid was aspirated manually into a 2 ml plastic syringe at a speed of approximately 0.2 ml/s. The success of aspiration was higher in ovarian cysts (100%) and single follicles larger than 13 mm (76.7%) compared to single follicles smaller than 12 mm (20%,p< 0.001). The success of aspiration of multiple follicles on day 4 (diameter of 7–9 mm) was higher (90.9%) compared to follicles on day 2 (diameter of 4-6 mm) (66.7%,p< 0.05) in experiment 1. The fluid from ovarian cysts > 25 mm in diameter was aspirated in a two-step procedure (samples 1 and 2) for the determination of pH, HCO3,BE, pCO2and pO2(experiment 2). The indicators were compared between samples 1 and 2. Higher pO2as well as pH and lower pCO2in sample 1 compared to sample 2 showed insufficient anaerobic conditions during the first phase of the puncture in experiment 2. Our study brings for the first time the finding that the ovum pick-up equipment used in our experiments is suitable for the collection of follicular fluid only from larger follicular structures. The sampling of follicular fluid for acid-base balance assays requires the development of a special new device to prevent samples from coming into contact with air during aspiration.
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Friedman E, Voet H, Reznikov D, Dagoni I, Roth Z. Induction of successive follicular waves by gonadotropin-releasing hormone and prostaglandin F2α to improve fertility of high-producing cows during the summer and autumn. J Dairy Sci 2011; 94:2393-402. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2010-3939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2010] [Accepted: 02/02/2011] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Mjoun K, Kalscheur K, Hippen A, Schingoethe D. Performance and amino acid utilization of early lactation dairy cows fed regular or reduced-fat dried distillers grains with solubles. J Dairy Sci 2010; 93:3176-91. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2009-2974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2009] [Accepted: 03/10/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Aller J, Mucci N, Kaiser G, Ríos G, Callejas S, Alberio R. Transvaginal follicular aspiration and embryo development in superstimulated early postpartum beef cows and subsequent fertility after artificial insemination. Anim Reprod Sci 2010; 119:1-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2009.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2009] [Revised: 11/16/2009] [Accepted: 11/26/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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TAKUMA T, SAKAI S, EZOE D, ICHIMARU H, JINNOUCHI T, KAEDEI Y, NAGAI T, OTOI T. Effects of Season and Reproductive Phase on the Quality, Quantity and Developmental Competence of Oocytes Aspirated from Japanese Black Cows. J Reprod Dev 2010; 56:55-9. [DOI: 10.1262/jrd.09-071h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Tetsuya TAKUMA
- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, The United Graduate School of Veterinary Science, Yamaguchi University
- Saga Prefectural Livestock Experiment Station
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, The United Graduate School of Veterinary Science, Yamaguchi University
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- National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science
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- Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, The United Graduate School of Veterinary Science, Yamaguchi University
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Carriquiry M, Dahlen C, Weber W, Lamb G, Crooker B. Postpartum ovarian activity in multiparous Holstein cows treated with bovine somatotropin and fed n-3 fatty acids in early lactation. J Dairy Sci 2009; 92:4876-88. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2008-1675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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McEvoy M, Delaby L, Kennedy E, Boland T, O'Donovan M. Early lactation dairy cows: Development of equations to predict intake and milk performance at grazing. Livest Sci 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2008.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Leroy JLMR, Van Soom A, Opsomer G, Goovaerts IGF, Bols PEJ. Reduced Fertility in High-yielding Dairy Cows: Are the Oocyte and Embryo in Danger? Part II
Mechanisms Linking Nutrition and Reduced Oocyte and Embryo Quality in High-yielding Dairy Cows*. Reprod Domest Anim 2008; 43:623-32. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00961.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Comparison of oocyte developmental competence and follicular steroid content of nulliparous heifers and cows at different stages of lactation. Theriogenology 2008; 69:932-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2008.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2007] [Revised: 12/25/2007] [Accepted: 02/04/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The effect of feeding propylene glycol to dairy cows during the early postpartum period on follicular dynamics and on metabolic parameters related to fertility. Theriogenology 2008; 69:688-99. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2007.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2007] [Revised: 11/17/2007] [Accepted: 12/04/2007] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Leroy JLMR, Opsomer G, Van Soom A, Goovaerts IGF, Bols PEJ. Reduced fertility in high-yielding dairy cows: are the oocyte and embryo in danger? Part I. The importance of negative energy balance and altered corpus luteum function to the reduction of oocyte and embryo quality in high-yielding dairy cows. Reprod Domest Anim 2008; 43:612-22. [PMID: 18384499 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00960.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Fertility in high yielding dairy cows is declining, and there is increasing evidence to presume that oocyte and embryo quality are major factors in the complex pathogenesis of reproductive failure. In this report we present an overview of possible mechanisms linking negative energy balance (NEB) and deficiencies in oocyte and embryo developmental competence; specifically, in the high producing dairy cow. Changes in follicular growth patterns during a period of NEB can indirectly affect oocyte quality. The endocrine and biochemical changes, which are associated with NEB, are reflected in the microenvironment of the growing and maturing female gamete, and likely result in the ovulation of a developmentally incompetent oocyte. Even after an oocyte is successfully ovulated and fertilized, a full-term pregnancy is still not guaranteed. Inadequate corpus luteum function, associated with reduced progesterone, and probably also low insulin-like growth factor concentrations, can cause a suboptimal microenvironment in the uterus that is incapable of sustaining early embryonic life. This may partly account for the low conception rates and the high incidence of early embryonic mortality in high yielding dairy cows.
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- J L M R Leroy
- Laboratory for Veterinary Physiology, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Biomedical, Pharmaceutical and Veterinary Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium.
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THANGAVELU G, COLAZO MG, OBA M, DYCK MK, OKINE EK, AMBROSE DJ. Fecal and Urinary Lignans, Intrafollicular Estradiol, and Endometrial Receptors in Lactating Dairy Cows Fed Diets Supplemented with Hydrogenated Animal Fat, Flaxseed or Sunflower Seed. J Reprod Dev 2008; 54:439-46. [DOI: 10.1262/jrd.20030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Govindarajan THANGAVELU
- Dairy Research and Technology Centre, Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta
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- Dairy Research and Technology Centre, Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta
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- Dairy Research and Technology Centre, Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta
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- Dairy Research and Technology Centre, Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta
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- Dairy Research and Technology Centre, Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta
- Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
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Nutrition of the donor cow can influence oocyte and embryo quality, which can affect the success of embryo transfer. Severe undernutrition compromised ovarian follicular development, with implications for superovulatory response and embryo quality. In postpartum lactating cows, undernutrition or inability to consume sufficient nutrients delayed resumption of ovulation, reduced the number of follicles, and compromised oocyte quality. Moderate undernutrition of nonlactating cows was unlikely to affect embryo quality; conversely, nonlactating animals on maintenance diets usually had better superovulatory responses and improved oocyte competence and embryo quality. The negative effects of overfeeding are thought to be mediated by alterations in endocrine cues, such as hyperinsulinemia and increased glucose and IGF-I, which may interfere with glucose transport in the embryo and increase apoptosis. Manipulating energy sources such as carbohydrates and fatty acids (FA) may influence embryo viability, but the effects of FA were not consistent in vitro; increasing concentrations of unsaturated FA in follicular and embryonic cells usually improved embryo viability and resistance to cryopreservation. Excess protein intake and increased urea and ammonia in body fluids can be toxic to embryos, impairing their development; these effects seemed to be associated with alterations in uterine pH and granulosa cell function. Likewise, toxins in feeds (e.g. gossypol), reduced embryo development and increased pregnancy losses. Diet of donor cows should be formulated to optimize the supply of nutrients to meet needs; however, manipulating energy intake, source of FA and protein content of donor diets, particularly moderate underfeeding in nonlactating cows, may further optimize responses.
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- J E P Santos
- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California Davis, Tulare, CA 93274 USA.
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Llewellyn S, Fitzpatrick R, Kenny DA, Murphy JJ, Scaramuzzi RJ, Wathes DC. Effect of negative energy balance on the insulin-like growth factor system in pre-recruitment ovarian follicles of post partum dairy cows. Reproduction 2007; 133:627-39. [PMID: 17379657 DOI: 10.1530/rep-06-0122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Post partumnegative energy balance (NEB) in dairy cattle is associated with a delayed return to ovarian cyclicity and reduced fertility. This study compared the IGF system of pre-recruitment ovarian follicles between cows in mild (n= 6) or severe (n= 6) NEB during early lactation. Ovaries were collected in the second weekpost partum, when circulating concentrations of IGF-I and glucose were lower (P< 0.01) in severe NEB cows. mRNA expression for IGF-II, type 1 IGF receptor (IGF-1R) and IGF-binding proteins (IGFBP)-1 to IGFBP-6 was determined byin situhybridisation in individual follicles using radiolabelled oligonucleotide probes. Follicles were classified as very small (1–2.5 mm) or small (2.5–5 mm) and healthy or atretic. Relative mRNA concentrations were measured as optical density (OD) units using image analysis. Thecal IGF-II mRNA expression was highest in very small, healthy follicles (P< 0.05). Granulosa cell IGFBP-2 was the only component to change with EB status, with higher mRNA expression in mild compared with severe NEB cows (P< 0.05). IGFBP-1 and IGFBP-3 mRNA expression were undetectable. IGF-1R, IGFBP-4 and IGFBP-5 mRNA expression were not significantly altered by follicle size or health, but IGFBP-5 tended to increase in atretic follicles. The pattern of IGFBP-6 mRNA expression in theca paralleled that of IGF-II mRNA, with higher (P< 0.05) levels in healthy, very small follicles. In conclusion, the reduced expression of IGFBP-2 mRNA in severe NEB cows may alter the bioavailability of circulating IGF-I and locally produced IGF-II to modulate the pre-recruitment stages of follicles required to maintain normalpost partumovarian cyclicity.
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- S Llewellyn
- Reproduction, Genes and Development Group, Royal Veterinary College, Hawshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts AL9 7TA, UK.
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Berry D, Veerkamp R, Dillon P. Phenotypic profiles for body weight, body condition score, energy intake, and energy balance across different parities and concentrate feeding levels. Livest Sci 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2006.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Borowczyk E, Caton JS, Redmer DA, Bilski JJ, Weigl RM, Vonnahme KA, Borowicz PP, Kirsch JD, Kraft KC, Reynolds LP, Grazul-Bilska AT. Effects of plane of nutrition on in vitro fertilization and early embryonic development in sheep1. J Anim Sci 2006; 84:1593-9. [PMID: 16699117 DOI: 10.2527/2006.8461593x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Nutrition has been shown to influence several reproductive functions, including hormone production, oocyte competence and fertilization, and early embryonic development. To determine the effects of maternal diet on in vitro fertilization (IVF) and early embryonic development, ewes (n = 18; 47.0 +/- 1.5 kg of initial BW) were divided into control and underfed (60% of control) nutritional planes for 8 wk before oocyte collection. Pelleted diets containing 2.4 Mcal of ME/kg and 13% CP (DM basis) were fed once daily. During the first 4-wk acclimation phase, control and underfed ewes were fed 1,000 and 600 g/d, respectively. From wk 4 to 8, control (adequate) ewes were fed to maintain BW and offered 720 g/d, whereas underfed ewes received 432 g/d (60% restricted). Synchronization of estrus was performed using progestagen sponges for 14 d. Follicular development was induced by twice daily injections of FSH on d 13 (5 units/injection) and 14 (4 units/injection) of the estrous cycle. Oocytes were collected from all visible follicles on d 15 of the estrous cycle. After IVF, the proportion of developing embryos was evaluated throughout an 8-d culture period. Under-nutrition decreased (P < 0.006) the rate of cleavage, number of blastocysts per ewe, and rate of blastocyst formation (from 79 to 64%; from 3.3 to 0.8; and from 31 to 8%, respectively). However, the number of visible follicles, total number of oocytes, number of healthy oocytes, percentage of healthy oocytes, number of cleaved oocytes, and morula formation per ewe were similar for control and underfed ewes. These data indicate that undernutrition of donor ewes, resulting in lower BW and BCS, has a negative effect on oocyte quality, which results in lower rates of cleavage and blastocyst formation.
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- E Borowczyk
- Department of Animal and Range Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 58105, USA
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Lopes AS, Martinussen T, Greve T, Callesen H. Effect of Days Post-Partum, Breed and Ovum Pick-Up Scheme on Bovine Oocyte Recovery and Embryo Development. Reprod Domest Anim 2006; 41:196-203. [PMID: 16689881 DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2006.00683.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The objective of this study was to investigate (i) the effect of two different ovum pick-up (OPU) schemes (once vs twice weekly aspirations) on oocyte recovery rate, quality and subsequent in vitro embryo development, (ii) the influence of days post-partum on oocyte recovery and (iii) possible differences in OPU results from two different herds. In group A, OPU was performed twice weekly in two Holstein Friesian (HF) and three Danish Red and White (DRW) cows from a private herd. In the research herd, two groups of eight HF cows were investigated: group B (OPU once weekly) and group C (OPU twice weekly). The collected oocytes were subsequently submitted to in vitro embryo production. More oocytes were recovered from the private herd when compared with the research herd. In the research herd, the twice weekly scheme aspirated more oocytes than the once weekly scheme. The quality of the retrieved oocytes was significantly different between groups B and C but not between groups A and C, and HF cows yielded higher quality oocytes than DRW cows (p = 0.029). Oocytes from group C showed higher level of embryonic development than group B oocytes. No differences in blastocyst rates were observed between groups A and C. Session affected the number of retrieved oocytes and subsequent developmental rates, with these being lower in the first compared with the last sessions. Finally, there was no significant effect of days post-partum in the number and quality of the retrieved oocytes, likely because of the small group size and high variation between sessions.
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- A S Lopes
- Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Tjele, Denmark.
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Banos G, Coffey MP, Wall E, Brotherstone S. Genetic Relationship Between First-Lactation Body Energy and Later-Life Udder Health in Dairy Cattle. J Dairy Sci 2006; 89:2222-32. [PMID: 16702289 DOI: 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(06)72293-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Weekly body condition score (BCS) and live weight records were used to calculate energy content (EC) and cumulative effective energy balance (CEEB) for 508 Holstein-Friesian cows in their first lactation. Cows were raised on an experimental farm and had calved between 1991 and 2000. Energy content was an estimate of the actual energy level of a cow at any given stage of lactation, whereas CEEB was associated with the total body energy content as defined by accumulated weekly energy balance changes since the onset of lactation. Genetic evaluations were computed for the 3 body energy traits (BCS, EC, and CEEB) for each week of first lactation. Random regression models were used to assess the association between first-lactation weekly genetic evaluations for body energy and monthly test-day log-transformed SCC, clinical mastitis, and other udder problems in the first 3 lactations. There was a significant effect of at least one body energy trait at any stage of first lactation past wk 3 on SCC in the first 3 lactations. Maximum genetic correlation estimates were -0.18 (+/-0.04) between wk-16 BCS and SCC in the first 2 lactations, -0.18 (+/-0.04) between wk-11 EC and SCC in the first 2 lactations, and -0.17 (+/-0.07) between wk-6 CEEB and SCC in the first 2 lactations. The effect of body energy traits on clinical mastitis was, in general, nonsignificant; nevertheless, moderate genetic correlations were estimated, ranging from -0.05 (+/-0.07) to -0.25 (+/-0.15). The effect of body energy traits on udder problems other than mastitis was negligible in all cases. Results suggest that, amongst the traits studied here, BCS, EC, and CEEB in the first 3 to 4 mo of lactation 1 had the greatest genetic association with SCC and mastitis in first, second, and, to a lesser extent, third lactations.
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- G Banos
- Department of Animal Production, School of Veterinary Medicine, Box 393, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR-54124 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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OHGI T, HARA S, OZEKI T, FUJITA M, SAKAI O, KASHUYA H, DOUKOSHI A, NISHIMURA K. Feed intake, lactation performance, blood metabolites and fertility in early lactation dairy cows grazing a timothy pasture. Anim Sci J 2006. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2006.00340.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Thompson JG. The Impact of Nutrition of the Cumulus Oocyte Complex and Embryo on Subsequent Development in Ruminants. J Reprod Dev 2006; 52:169-75. [PMID: 16538036 DOI: 10.1262/jrd.17089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) and early embryos rely on a histotrophic nutrition source for energy production and the synthesis of macromolecules. There is accumulating evidence suggesting that the balance of supply and demand for energy and other anabolic substrates during oocyte maturation and very early stages of development programmes subsequent developmental potential, and this may include subsequent fetal growth trajectory. One example is the role of glucose (Glc) during cumulus-oocyte complex maturation. Glucose is an essential nutrient for maturation, especially its role during cumulus expansion. Our laboratory has shown that during in vitro culture, too little glucose during cumulus-oocyte complex maturation affects meiotic competence. We have focussed on glucose (Glc) metabolism through the hexosamine biosynthesis pathway (HBP) during COC maturation in vitro. The HBP in somatic cells is regarded as a "fuel-sensing" pathway and its interaction with cell signalling systems and transcriptional regulation is increasingly apparent. Up-regulation of the HBP during oocyte maturation in vitro has negative consequences for subsequent development. Another example is the role of hypoxia (low O2) during peri-compaction development. My laboratory believes that ruminant embryos during compaction, blastulation and subsequent development in the uterine cavity lack a key hypoxia responsive element. Because of this, hypoxia is important for normal development in ruminants but perturbs further development in rodents. The implication of these examples to the fundamental concept of peri-conception nutritional programming of development are discussed.
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- Jeremy G Thompson
- Research Centre for Reproductive Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, SA 5011, Australia.
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