Experimental studies that are relevant to human pregnancy rely on the selection of
appropriate animal models as an important element in experimental design. Consideration …

Abstract BACKGROUND Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) encodes key proteins associated with
the process of oxidative phosphorylation. Defects to mtDNA cause severe disease …

In modern agriculture, assisted reproductive technologies are being used for out of season
oestrus induction, enhancement of reproductive performance and genetic improvement. In …

Considerable improvements in sheep multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET)
protocols have been made; however, unlike for cattle, MOET is poorly developed in sheep …

Hormonal ovarian superstimulation has contributed to small ruminant reproduction around
the world, impacting genetic improvement and zoosanitary programs, contributing to the …

Simple Summary The Australian livestock industry has grown significantly over the last
decade. In order to meet national consumer demands, as well as the growing export market …

We report on cloning experiments designed to explore the causes of peri-and post-natal
mortality of cloned lambs. A total of 93 blastocysts obtained by nuclear transfer of somatic …

Embryo vitrification technology is widely used in livestock production, but freezing injury has
been a key factor hindering the efficiency of embryo production. There is an urgent need to …

An unpredictability of ovarian response still remains the major problem concerning ovine
reproductive programs. The influence of several environmental, genetic, and ovarian cycle …

Background Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) administration significantly
decreases the pregnancy rate of recipient ewes after embryo transfer, possibly because …