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Effect of Oxidative Stress on Estrus Synchronization and Pregnancy Rate after In-Vitro Produced Embryo Transfer in HF Crossbred Cattle

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Siddhesh S Waghmare — Executive in OPU and ET Department at Godrej Cattle Genetics Pvt. Ltd., Nasik- 422001, India
Raju R Shelar — Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, KNP College of Veterinary Science, MAFSU, Shirwal, Satara-412801, Maharashtra, India
Kavita P Khillare — Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, KNP College of Veterinary Science, MAFSU, Shirwal, Satara-412801, Maharashtra, India
Mahesh N Rangnekar — Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, KNP College of Veterinary Science, MAFSU, Shirwal, Satara-412801, Maharashtra, India
Ajit B Mali — Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, KNP College of Veterinary Science, MAFSU, Shirwal, Satara-412801, Maharashtra, India
Sameer N Jadhav — Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, KNP College of Veterinary Science, MAFSU, Shirwal, Satara-412801, Maharashtra, India
Vishnu B Jawane4 — Government Bovine Breeding Farm, Tathwade, Pune-411033, AHD, Maharashtra, India
Published 2 Sep 2025 Vol. 21 No. 5 (2025), pp. 24-28 ● Open access
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Abstract

The present research involved 60 normal cycling recipients, including 30 heifers and 30 cows, synchronized using a double PGF2α  protocol. A total of 140 oocytes were collected from 11 elite donors, averaging 12.72 oocytes per ovum pick-up (OPU) session at the  Government Bovine Breeding Farm in Tathwade. Total 46 blastocyst-stage developed embryos were transferred to various farms in  Western Maharashtra. Estrus response and ovarian corpora lutea (CL) development was higher in synchronized heifers (86.66%) than  in cows (83.33%). Pregnant heifers had larger CL diameters and luteal areas than non-pregnant ones, while CL diameters in cows were  similar regardless of pregnancy status. Total 24 (80.00%) heifers and 22 (73.33%) cows were suitable for embryo transfer. Overall, 76.66%  of recipients received in-vitro-produced embryos, with conception rates of 50.00% in heifers and 31.82% in cows, resulting in an overall  rate of 41.30%. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were higher in non-pregnant recipients compared to pregnant ones, suggesting that  elevated MDA levels may be a useful selection criterion in embryo transfer technology. 

 

KeywordsCowConception rateIVP Embryo transferHeiferOxidative stress (MDA)

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