Metabolic and endocrine differences between Bos taurus and Bos indicus females that impact the interaction of nutrition with reproduction

R Sartori, LU Gimenes, PLJ Monteiro Jr, LF Melo… - Theriogenology, 2016 - Elsevier
During the last decade, researchers have studied the differences in the reproductive
physiology between Bos taurus and Bos indicus breeds. This manuscript focuses on the …

[HTML][HTML] The Rumen and Gastrointestinal Microbial Environment and Its Association with Feed Efficiency and Pregnancy in Female Beef Cattle

MG Martin, JF Cordero-Llarena, BH Voy… - Applied …, 2024 - mdpi.com
With the anticipated population growth by 2050, the demand for high-quality protein for
human consumption is set to rise. To enhance the sustainability of US cattle production …

HIF1 driven transcriptional activity regulates steroidogenesis and proliferation of bovine granulosa cells

VS Baddela, A Sharma, M Michaelis, J Vanselow - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
Abstract Hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF1) is a heterodimeric transcription factor, consisting
of a constitutively expressed β-subunit (HIF1B) and a regulated α-subunit (HIF1A). In the …

[HTML][HTML] Integrating genome-wide association study and pathway analysis reveals physiological aspects affecting heifer early calving defined at different ages in …

LFM Mota, AB Carvajal, PA Bernardes, ME Buzanskas… - Genomics, 2022 - Elsevier
Heifer early calving (HC) plays a key role in beef cattle herds' economic sustainability and
profitability by reducing production costs and generation intervals. However, the genetic …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of prepartum diets supplemented with rolled oilseeds on calf birth weight, postpartum health, feed intake, milk yield, and reproductive performance of …

R Salehi, MG Colazo, M Oba, DJ Ambrose - Journal of dairy science, 2016 - Elsevier
The objectives were to determine the effects of supplemental fat (no oilseed vs. oilseed)
during late gestation and the source of fat (canola vs. sunflower seed), on dry matter intake …

[HTML][HTML] Development of insulin resistance in dairy cows by 150 days of lactation does not alter oocyte quality in smaller follicles

LH Oliveira, AB Nascimento, PLJ Monteiro Jr… - Journal of dairy …, 2016 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that high-producing dairy cows become
increasingly resistant to insulin throughout lactation and that, consequently, oocyte quality is …

Increased dietary energy alters follicle dynamics and wave patterns in heifers

RR Domingues, OJ Ginther, MZ Toledo… - …, 2020 - rep.bioscientifica.com
Understanding the impacts of nutrition on reproductive physiology in cattle are fundamental
to improve reproductive efficiency for animals under different nutritional conditions. Starting …

Temporal evaluation of follicular dynamics and endocrine patterns of Holstein (Bos taurus), Gir (Bos indicus), and Murrah (Bubalus bubalis) heifers kept under the …

JM Baldrighi, MF Sá Filho, AF Siqueira, JA Visintin… - Theriogenology, 2022 - Elsevier
The objective of the study was to simultaneously compare ovarian follicular dynamics and
endocrine parameters of taurine (Holstein; n= 14), zebuine (Gir; n= 5), and bubaline …

Addition of insulin-like growth factor I to the maturation medium of bovine oocytes subjected to heat shock: effects on the production of reactive oxygen species …

IJ Ascari, NG Alves, J Jasmin, RR Lima… - Domestic animal …, 2017 - Elsevier
This study was performed to investigate the effects of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I)
addition to in vitro maturation (IVM) medium on apoptosis, mitochondrial membrane …

[HTML][HTML] Hepatic mRNA expression of enzymes associated with progesterone metabolism and its impact on ovarian and endocrine responses in Nelore (Bos indicus) …

EOS Batista, RV Sala, MDDV Ortolan, EF Jesus… - Theriogenology, 2020 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to evaluate circulating progesterone concentration (P4), LH
pulsatility and ovarian follicular dynamics in Nelore (B. indicus) and Holstein (B. taurus) …