Ovine artificial insemination (OAI) is not commonly performed because of specific problems
related to semen application techniques, leading to highly variable results. The ideal …

Canine pyometra is considered a serious and life-threatening condition. Due to the
relationship among sex steroid hormones, oxytocin receptor (OTR) expression, and canine …

The most common uterine diseases in bitches occurring during diestrus are cystic
endometrial hyperplasia (CEH) and pyometra. These diseases can coexist as CEH …

Persistent breeding-induced endometritis (PBIE) or delayed uterine clearance (DUC) are
major causes of mare subfertility. Oxytocin and its receptor are thought to play significant …

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are a family of nuclear receptors that is
composed of three isoforms: PPARα, PPARβ/δ and PPARγ. The ratio of two isoforms of …

During the periovulatory period, the cervix of the ewe relaxes and this mechanism is thought
to be mediated by oxytocin and prostaglandin E 2 (PGE 2) in response to increased …

The cervical collagen remodeling during the estrous cycle of the ewe was examined. The
collagen concentration determined by a hydroxyproline assay and the area occupied by …

Objective Artificial insemination plays an important role in genetic improvement in the goat
farming system. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of cervical application of …

It is known that androgen excess induces changes in fetal programming that affect several
physiological pathways. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) α, δ and γ are …

The cervix is a dynamic structure that undergoes dramatic changes during the estrous cycle,
pregnancy and parturition. It is well established that hormonal changes, including estrogens …