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Effects of intravaginal progesterone devices and Booroola fecundity (FecB) gene on the ovarian responses and reproductive indices of Qezel ewes following estrus synchronization and laparoscopic insemination during the breeding season
Mohammad Allah-Dadi
Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
Farhad Farrokhi-Ardabili
Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
Sina Bahmani
Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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The current study was designed to evaluate the probable protective effect of luteolin against lipid peroxidation of ram spermatozoa membranes and kinematics during cold preservation. Results indicated that luteolin was able to improve the kinematics of spermatozoa during liquid storage. Enzymatic and total antioxidants were improved by luteolin enrichment. Luteolin did not affect the nitrosative index of stored ram spermatozoa after 72 h.
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Short summary
We examine the effects of Booroola fecundity (FecB) gene introgression into the genome of a less prolific breed on the timing and distribution of ovulations after estrus synchronization with progestogen devices (controlled internal drug release, CIDR, vs. vaginal sponge) and reproductive indices after insemination. CIDR-treated ewes ovulated earlier than sponge-receiving ewes. FecB carriers ovulated smaller follicles than non-carriers. Reproductive indices were improved by the introgression of FecB in ewes.
We examine the effects of Booroola fecundity (FecB) gene introgression into the genome of a less...
