Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring nonsteroidal phenolic plant compounds that, due to
their molecular structure and size, resemble vertebrate steroids estrogens. This review is …

The pre-ovulatory surge of gonadotrophins triggers a marked and obligatory increase in
follicular prostaglandin synthesis prior to ovulation, and the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme …

Phytoestrogens, polyphenolic compounds derived from plants, are more and more common
constituents of human and animal diets. In most of the cases, these chemicals are much less …

The evidence that omega-3 (n-3) and-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have
differential effects on ovarian function, oocytes and embryo quality is inconsistent. We report …

Reproductively normal crossbred beef heifers were individually offered a diet of barley straw
and concentrate supplemented with one of four levels of a fish oil (FO) enriched supplement …

The endometrium plays a central role among the reproductive tissues in the context of early
embryo–maternal communication and pregnancy. It undergoes typical changes during the …

Characteristics predictive of a 2-wave versus 3-wave pattern of ovarian follicular
development during the interovulatory interval (IOI) were examined by ultrasonographic …

During the oestrous cycle, the bovine endometrium exhibits characteristic morphological
and functional changes, which are mainly induced by progesterone (P4), oestrogens and …

Aberrant gene expression in the uterine endometrium and embryo has been the major
causes of pregnancy failure in cattle. However, selecting cows having adequate endometrial …

Prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α), a foremost stable vasoactive cyclooxygenase (COX)‐catalyzed
prostaglandin, regulates a number of key physiological functions such as luteolysis, ovarian …