Factors influencing the conception rate and pregnancy loss in Girolando embryos produced in vitro
Keywords:
ETFT, Blastocyst, IVP, Bovine, PregnancyAbstract
The in vitro production of embryos is fundamental importance for livestock, although it is still a biotechnology with varieds results than expected, being therefore necessary study ways to improve its rates. The objective of this study was to evaluate if the recipient category, season and stage of embryo development affect conception rates and gestational losses in recipients of girolando’s embryos produced in vitro and transferred at fixed time (ETFT). The experiment was carried out in a commercial dairy farm, located in the Uberlândia - MG region. A total of 1,017 TETF were evaluated. The recipients were divided into lactating cows (n=618), dry cows (n=44) and heifers (n=355). The seasons were grouped in summer (spring and summer) and winter (autumn and winter). The embryos were grouped in Group 1 (n=216) - initial blastocyst (BI) and blastocyst (BL) and Group 2 (n=801) - expanded blastocyst (BX), hatching blastocyst (BH) and hatched (BE). Receptor category effect was detected at conception rate (p<0.001) and loss of gestation (p<0.003). The summer affected negatively (p<0.044) the conception rate. Group 2 was more successful in maintaining gestation (p<0.025). It is concluded that the three evaluated factors interfere in conception rates and / or gestational loss and should be considered in the genetic improvement programs embryo transfer of the Girolando breed.
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