A comparison between non-surgical and laparoscopic embryo collection and transfer in goats /

(n=75) were subjected to a synchronization and

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Flores-Foxworth, Ana Gabriela, 1964-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Summary:(n=75) were subjected to a synchronization and
60.4+7.6 were achieved using the non-surgical and
achieved during this project. Several parameters were
animal. The objectives of this study were to develop and
can reduce the overall reproductive performance of the
CL (ERCL). Of 43 synchronized recipients examined
collection and transfer in goats. These techniques were
collection techniques required approximately 45 minutes to
compare the use and efficiency of less invasive
concomitant with a CL did not statistically influence the
demonstrated to be higher for the laparoscopic technique
does demonstrated a mean L+SE) of 11.8+1.7 ovulations.
embryo collection and transfer. Spanish cross donor does
embryo collection resulted in a significantly higher
embryo recovery rate than non-surgical embryo collection,
embryo transfers by laparoscopy was shorter than the time
estrus (n=59) were subjected to a laparoscopic ovarian
evaluated by comparing the collection and pregnancy rates
evaluation. Of these, 13 (22%) presented early regressing
however the rate of embryo recovery for individual animals
identical. The presence of an antral follicle and/or a CA
laparoscopic techniques, respectively. The embryo/ova
laparoscopically, 5 (11.6%) presented ERCL. Those animals
laparotomy in goats frequently results in adhesions that
luteum (CL) and its effect on collection and pregnancy
Mean L+SE) percent embryo recovery rates of 46.9+8.0 and
mean pregnancy rate. The average time required to perform
of collection and transfer and 5. length of time for
ovarian evaluation increased with the increasing number of
ovulations (range I min 58 see to 12 min 34 see). Donor
perform. The pregnancy rates (42.1% for both) achieved
ranged from 0-I 00% utilizing both techniques.
rates, 3. length of time for ovarian observation, 4. ease
recorded during these procedures; 1. superovulatory
recovery rates as a function of ovulation rate were
required for non-surgical transfer (4:00 vs.. 9:54 min).
response, 2. morphological characteristics of the corpus
superovulatory regimen. Donor animals exhibiting signs of
techniques, laparoscopic and non-surgical, for embryo
that exhibited ERCL were not used for embryo collection or
The results of this research indicate that laparoscopic
Traditional embryo collection and transfer utilizing
transfer. The time required to perform laparoscopic
when the ovulation rate was greater than 16. Both
with both embryo transfer techniques demonstrated to be
Item Description:"Major subject: Physiology of Reproduction".
Vita.
Physical Description:ix, 52 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 41-47.