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Genomic Structural Variations Provide Insights Into Litter Size and Teat Number Traits in Hu Sheep
Here, we conducted whole genome sequencing on 300 Hu sheep with an average depth of 16.51X. Two candidate genes associated with litter size and teat number traits were identified, namely MAST2 and AFDN. ABSTRACT Litter size and the teat number are important economic indicators in sheep production.
Xin Xiang +3 more
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ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NICKEL ON TESTICULAR EFFICIENCY OF MALE RABBITS
This study was designed to understand the role of nickel chloride (Nicl2) on the testicular efficiency of male rabbits. Effects of low (200 µg / animal ) and high (1000 µg / animal) doses of Nicl2 on the level of testosterone and estradiol -17β hormones ...
Usama Ali +2 more
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A population‐scale longitudinal transcriptomic atlas reveals how lactation stage and parity reshape systemic gene regulation in dairy cows. Multiomics‐inspired analyses uncover dynamic immune and metabolic adaptations that contribute to reproductive longevity and sustained productivity across the bovine lifespan.
Yangyang Shen +8 more
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Background This study aimed to investigate the effects of cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin (CLC) and iodixanol, added individually or in combination to a ram semen extender, on post-thaw sperm quality, in vitro fertilization outcomes, and embryo ...
Ramazan Arıcı +6 more
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Effects of semen extender supplemented with bovine serum albumin (bsa) on spermatological traits of saanen buck semen stored at +4°c [PDF]
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of two modified semen diluents on the spermatological parameters of Saanen goat sperm stored at 4°C.
Asiye Izem SANDAL +3 more
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Abstract Background There is an ethical debate about the application of ovum pick‐up (OPU) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) in mares. Objectives To survey the opinions of equine veterinarians and breeders of sport horses on the ethics of using OPU–ICSI in mares. Study Design Cross‐sectional descriptive study.
Niamh Lewis +7 more
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Abstract Background Peritonitis is life‐threatening, and limited information exists regarding outcomes and predictors of survival. Objectives To report short‐ and long‐term outcomes in horses diagnosed with peritonitis and identify factors associated with survival. Study Design Retrospective observational. Methods Data were obtained for horses admitted
E. K. Kopec +4 more
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Cryoprotective and antioxidant effects of maca (lepidium meyenii) supplementation on post-thaw quality of ram sperm [PDF]
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Maca (Lepidium meyenii) supplementation on the freezing process of ram semen. Semen samples were collected from Tuj breed rams using an electroejaculator method and subsequently pooled and divided into
Taygun GÖKDEMİR +6 more
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The new WHO infertility guideline: A universal right to equitable, evidence‐based fertility care
Abstract The WHO ‘Guideline for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility’ heralds a significant global shift towards recognizing infertility as a medical condition requiring prevention, diagnosis, treatment and policy support. This recognition is vital for the one in six people with infertility worldwide and for policymakers trying to ...
M. Louise Hull +19 more
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