Metabolism and ATP levels within the oocyte and adjacent cumulus cells are associated
with quality of oocyte and optimal development of a healthy embryo. Lipid metabolism …

The transition period of dairy cattle is characterized by a number of metabolic, endocrine,
physiologic, and immune adaptations, including the occurrence of negative energy balance …

Objective To examine the effect of body mass index (BMI) on IVF outcomes in fresh
autologous cycles. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Not applicable. Patient (s) A …

Background The molecular events associated with regulation of milk fat synthesis in the
bovine mammary gland remain largely unknown. Our objective was to study mammary …

Mammals can synthesize all of the fatty acids (FA) necessary for proper health and
functioning with the exception of FA in the n-3 (omega-3) and n-6 (omega-6) families of …

Only a fraction of oocytes present in the ovaries at birth are ever ovulated during the lifetime
of a female mammal. In vitro maturation (IVM) offers the possibility to exploit what is a largely …

The peripartum period is of critical importance to subsequent health and fertility. Most cows
enter a state of negative energy balance (NEB) associated with many metabolic changes …

The cause of low fertility in dairy cows is multifactorial. Poor nutrition during the dry and early
postpartum periods results in reduced glucose, insulin, insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I) and …

The transition period of dairy cattle is characterized by dramatic changes in metabolism and
host defense mechanisms that are associated with increased disease. Intense lipid …

Mobilization of fatty acids from adipose tissue during metabolic stress will increase the
amount of free fatty acids in blood and follicular fluid and, thus, may affect oocyte quality. In …