Factors affecting pregnancy rate following nonsurgical embryo transfer in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis): A retrospective study

Theriogenology

Volumn 52, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 1-10

  Misra, A K ^a   Mutha Rao, M ^b   Kasiraj, R ^a   Ranga Reddy, N S ^a   Pant, H C ^a  

^a Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala ^*  (India)

^b Buffalo Breeding Centre   (India)

Author keywords

Buffalo; Embryo transfer; Embryonic; Maternal and environmental factors; Pregnancy

Indexed keywords

FOLLITROPIN;

ANIMAL; ANIMAL DISEASE; ANIMAL TISSUE; ARTICLE; BUFFALO; CATTLE; COMPARATIVE STUDY; EMBRYO; EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT; EMBRYO TRANSFER; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR; ESTRUS; ESTRUS CYCLE; FEMALE; MORTALITY; NONHUMAN; PREGNANCY; PREGNANCY RATE; RETROSPECTIVE STUDY; SEASON; SEASONAL VARIATION; SUPEROVULATION;

ANIMALS; BUFFALOES; CATTLE; EMBRYO TRANSFER; ESTRUS; ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION; FEMALE; FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE; PREGNANCY; RETROSPECTIVE STUDIES; SEASONS; SUPEROVULATION;

EID: 0033167198     PISSN: 0093691X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0093-691X(99)00105-3     Document Type: Article

References (50)

1. Alexiev A, Vlahov K, Karaivanov Ch, Kacheva D, Polykhronov O, Petrov M, Nikolov N, Drogoev A, Radev P. Embryo transfer in buffaloes in Bulgaria. Proc IInd World Buffalo Cong 1988; 2: 591-595.
2. Bachalus NK, Arora RC, Prasad A, Pandey RS. Effect of prostaglandin F2α tham salt and Estrumate (ICI 80996) on plasma progesterone levels in Indian water buffaloes (Bulabus bubalis). Theriogenology 1980;13:297-302.
3. Berepubo NA, Long SE. A study of the relationship between chromosome anomalies and reproductive wastage in domestic animals. Theriogenology 1983; 20 : 177-190.
4. Bousquet D, Remillard R, Sauve R, Grasso F, Plante R. Pregnancies after transfer of fresh and frozen thawed blastocysts produced from 8 to 16 cell cattle embryos cultured in vitro. Med Vet 1992; 22:155-158.
5. Broadbent PJ, Stewart M, Dolman DF. Recipient management and embryo transfer. Theriogenology 1991; 35:125-139.
6. Christie WB, Newcomb R, Rowson, LEA. Non-surgical transfer of bovine egg : investigation of some factors affecting embryo survival. Vet Rec 1980; 106:190-193.
7. Cooper MJ, Rowson LEA. Control of the oestrous cycle in friesian heifers with ICI 80,996. Ann Biol Anim Biochim Biophys 1975; 15: 427-436.
8. Cruz LC, Venturina H, Jha SS, Adriano F, Serra P, Duran PG, Smith OF, Lorenzo N, Faylon PS. Successful transfer of Murrah buffalo embryo into Philippine Swamp buffalo recipients. Proc IIIrd World Buffalo Cong, 1991; 3: 586-590.
9. Dobson H., Cooper MJ, Furr BJA. Synchronization of estrus with ICI 79939, analogue of PGF2α and associated changes in plasma progesterone, oestradiol 17β and LH in heifers. J Reprod Fertil 1975; 42:141-144.
10. Drost M. Training manual for embryo transfer in water buffaloes. FAO animal production and health paper 84, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome. 1991; 13.
11. Greve T. Bovine Egg Transplantation in Denmark, Copenhagen: Carl Fr. Mortensen A/S 1981.
12. Hasler JF, McCauley AD, Lathrop WF and Foote RH. Effect of donor-embryo-recipient interactions on pregnancy rate in a large scale bovine embryo transfer program. Theriogenology 1987; 27:139-168
13. Jainudeen MR. Reproduction of Malaysian Swamp buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Proc Ist Joint Conf Health Prod of Austr Local Cattle South East Asia, 1977; 162-169.
14. Jainudeen MR, Hafez ESE. Reproductive failure in females. In: Hafez ESE (ed), Reproduction in Farm Animals. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger, 1987; 399-435.
15. Jainudeen MR. Embryo transfer technology in the buffalo : A review. A paper presented to Joint FAO / IAEA / ACIAR Mtg Buffalo Productivity, 1989.
16. Kamonpatana M, van de Wiel DFM, Koops W, Leenanuraksa LD, Ngramsuriyaroj C, Usanakornkul S. Oestrus control and early pregnancy diagnosis in the swamp buffalo: Comparison of enzyme immunoassay and radioimmunoassay for plasma progesterone. Theriogenology 1979; 11: 399-409.
17. Kathiresan D, Nepolean E, Antoine D, Pattabiraman SR, Nachimuthu K, Padmanaban VD. Effect of transport of embryos on pregnancy and calving rate in crossbred cows. Indian J Anim Reprod 1994; 15:36-37.
18. King WA. Intrinsic embryonic factors that may affect survival after transfer. Theriogenology 1985; 23:161-174.
19. Kurup MPG. Present status of embryo transfer in buffalo and future expectations. Proc IInd World Buffalo Cong 1988; 2:587-590.
20. Linder GM, Wright, RW Jr. Bovine embryo morphology and evaluation. Theriogenology 1983; 20:407-416.
21. Looney CR, Oden AJ, Massey JM, Johnson CA, Godke RA. Pregnancy rates following hCG administration at the time of transfer in embryo-recipient in cattle. Theriogenology 1984; 21:246 abstr.
22. Loskutoff NM, Johnson WH, Betteridge KJ. The developmental competence of bovine embryos with reduced cell numbers. Theriogenology 1993; 39: 95-107.
23. Mann GE, Lamming GE. Progesterone inhibition of the development of the luteolytic signal in cows. J Reprod Fertil 1995; 104: 1-5.
24. Markette KL, Seidel GE Jr, Elsden RP. Estimation of embryonic losses in bovine embryo transfer recipients from progesterone profiles and return to estrus. Theriogenology 1985; 23:45-62.
25. Misra AK, Joshi BV, Agrawala, PL, Kasiraj R, Sivaiah S, Rangareddi NS, Siddiqui MU. Multiple ovulation and embryo transfer in Indian buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis). Theriogenology 1990; 33:1131-1142.
26. Misra AK, Joshi BV. Relationship between the synchrony of donor-recipient oestrus in successful pregnancies of embryo transfer in buffalo. Buffalo J 1991; 7: 71-75.
27. Misra AK, Kasiraj R, Mutha Rao M, Ranga Reddy NS, Jaiswal RS, Pant HC. Rate of transport and development of preimplantation embryo in the superovulated buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Theriogenology 1998; 50: 637-649.
28. Newcomb R. Investigation of factors affecting superovulation and nonsurgical embryo recovery from lactating British Friesian cows. Vet Rec 1980; 106: 48-52.
29. Newcomb R, Rowson LEA. Conception rate after uterine transfer of cow eggs, in relation to synchronization of oestrus and age of eggs. J Reprod Fertil 1975; 43: 539-541.
30. Newcomb R, Rowson LEA. Investigation of physiological factors affecting non-surgical transfer. Theriogenology 1980; 13: 41-49.
31. NDRI (National Dairy Research Institute). Science and Technology Project on Cattle Herd Improvement for Increased Productivity using Embryo Transfer Technology. Project Completion Report, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, 1992; 65.
32. Pant HC, Singh GD. Control of the oestrus cycle in buffalo with a synthetic analogue of Prostaglandin F2a (ICI 80996). Indian Vet J 1980; 57: 870-871.
33. Perera BMAO, Pathiraya N, Kumaratilake WLJS, Abeyratne AS, Buvanendrain V. Synchronization of oestrus and fertility in buffalo using a prostaglandin analogue. Vet Rec 1977; 101: 520-521.
34. Rajamahendran R, Taylor C. Characterization of ovarian activity in postpartum dairy cows using ultrasound imaging and progesterone profiles. Anim Reprod Sci 1990; 22: 171-180.
35. Reece RP, Turner CW. The functional activity of the right and the left bovine ovary. J Dairy Sci 1938; 21: 37-39.
36. Remson LG, Roussel JD, Karthaloo AK. Pregnancy rates relating to plasma progesterone levels in recipients at day of transfer. Theriogenology 1982; 18: 365-372.
37. Roberts RM, Schalue-Francis T, Francis H, Keisler D. Maternal recognition of pregnancy and embryonic loss. Theriogenology 1990; 33: 175-183.
38. Rowson LEA, Lawson RAS, Moor RM, Baker AE. Embryo transfer in the cow: synchronization requirements. J Reprod Fertil 1972; 28: 427-431.
39. Ryan DP, Prichard JF, Kopel E, Godke RA. Comparing early embryo mortality in dairy cows during hot and cool seasons of the year. Theriogenology 1990; 33: 314 abstr.
40. Schneider HJ Jr, Castleberry RS, Griffin JL. Commercial aspects of bovine embryo transfer. Theriogenology 1980; 13: 73-85.
41. Shea BF. Evaluating the bovine embryos. Theriogenology 1981; 15: 31-42.
42. Sreenan JM, Beehan D, Mulvehill P. Egg transfer in the cow: factors affecting pregnancy and twinning rates following bilateral transfers. J Reprod Fertil 1975; 44: 77-85.
43. Steel RGD, Torrie JH. Principles and Procedures of Statistics. New York: Mc Graw Hill, 1960.
44. Tanabe TY, Hann RC. Synchronized estrus and subsequent conception in dairy heifers treated with prostaglandin F2α. Influence of stage of cycle at treatment. J Anim Sci 1984; 58: 805-811.
45. Thatcher WW, Bazer FW, Sharp DC, Roberts RM. Interrelationship between uterus and conceptus to maintain corpus luteum function in early pregnancy : sheep, cattle, pigs and horses. J Anim Sci 1986; 62 (Suppl): 25-46.
46. Trounson AO, Rowson LEA, Willadsen SM. Nonsurgical transfer of bovine embryos. Vet Rec 1978; 102:74-75.
47. Walton JS, Stubbings RB. Factors affecting the yield of viable embryos by superovulated Holstein-Friesian cows. Theriogenology 1986; 26: 167-177.
48. Wettemann RP, Bazer FW, Thatcher WW, Hoagland TA. Environmental influences on embryonic mortality. Proc 10th Int Cong Anim Reprod Artif Insem 1984; 4: XIII-26.
49. Wilmut I, Sales DI, Ashworth CJ. The influence of variation in embryo stage and maternal hormone profiles on embryo survival in farm animals. Theriogenology 1985; 23: 107-119.
50. Wright JM. Non-surgical embryo transfer in cattle: embryo-recipient interactions. Theriogenology 1981; 15: 43-56.