Building on the successful structure of the first edition, the second edition of Reproductive
Technologies in Farm Animals has been totally updated and revised to provide an up to date …

While mouse remains the most popular model, the conservation of parental-to-embryonic
epigenetic transition across mammals is poorly defined. Through analysis of oocytes and …

There have been intensive attempts to establish reliable in vitro production (IVP) and
cryopreservation methods of embryos in pigs. Although a great deal of progress has been …

High polyspermy is one of the major limitations of porcine invitro fertilisation (IVF). The
addition of oviductal fluid (OF) during IVF reduces polyspermy without decreasing the …

The efficiency of animal artificial breeding in vitro is still low. Oxidative damage is an
important obstacle for in vitro artificial breeding of animals. Melatonin can reduce the degree …

Contents Chlorogenic acid (CGA) is a quinic acid conjugate of caffeic acid, and a
phytochemical found in many fruits and beverages that acts as an antioxidant. The present …

Contents Melatonin has been reported to improve the in vitro development of embryos in
some species. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of melatonin …

Abstract STUDY QUESTION Is O2 tension in the pig oviduct and uterus affected by the
estrous cycle stage and the animal's age, and can the outcome of in vitro embryo …

Objective To determine optimal conditions for the inclusion of oviductal fluid (OF) in IVF
protocols. Design Experimental prospective study. Setting Mammalian reproduction …

Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), a member of the phospholipid autacoid family, is present in
human follicular fluid. The aim of the present study was to compare the developmental …