Trio a novel bovine high-fecundity allele: II. Hormonal profile and follicular dynamics underlying the high ovulation rate

• Main Authors: Guerra, Alvaro Garcia, Kamalludin, Mamat Hamidi, Kirkpatrick, Brian W., Wiltbank, Milo C.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Society for the Study of Reproduction 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/74344/1/Trio%20a%20novel%20bovine%20high-fecundity%20allele%20II.%20Hormonal%20profile%20and%20follicular%20dynamics%20underlying%20the%20high%20ovulation%20rate.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/74344/

The newly discovered Trio high-fecundity allele produces multiple ovulations in cattle. This study evaluated (1) size and growth rates of follicles in Trio carriers during a synchronized follicular wave, induced by follicle aspiration; (2) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) patterns associated with...