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Factors influencing pregnancy rate and loss after laparoscopic artificial insemination with frozen–thawed semen in Lohi sheep under sub‐tropical conditions.
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Reproduction in Domestic Animals . May2024, Vol. 59 Issue 5, p1-7. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This study evaluates factors influencing pregnancy rates per artificial insemination (P/AI) and pregnancy loss in Lohi ewes undergoing laparoscopic AI with frozen–thawed semen under sub‐tropical conditions. Data from three experiments comprising ewes (n = 358) of mixed parity (nulliparous; NP and parous; P), various body condition score (BCS) and assigned to long‐term (LTP, 11 days) and short‐term (STP, 5 days) oestrus synchronization regimen across high breeding season (HBS) and low breeding season (LBS) were analysed. Laparoscopic insemination was conducted 54 h post‐sponge removal. Pregnancy diagnosis and loss were evaluated on days 35 and 90 post‐insemination via ultrasonography. Results showed parity significantly influenced P/AI, with nulliparous ewes achieving higher pregnancy ratios than parous ewes (p =.001). BCS significantly influenced P/AI (p <.05), with a quadratic relationship observed between BCS and season (BCS*BCS*Season; p =.07). Progestin treatment did not significantly influence the ratio of pregnant ewes (p =.07). Pregnancy losses were significantly higher during LBS than HBS (p <.05), irrespective of progestin treatment. In conclusion, parity and BCS significantly influenced P/AI, with BCS demonstrating a quadratic association with season. Ewes bred during LBS experienced higher pregnancy losses than HBS, irrespective of progestin treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09366768
- Volume :
- 59
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Reproduction in Domestic Animals
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177562651
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14579