Overcoming neuroendocrine and metabolic barriers to puberty: the role of melatonin in advancing puberty in ewe lambs
KR Pool, JP Rickard, SP de Graaf - Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 2020 - Elsevier
Pubertal onset in the ewe is subject to a multitude of physiological and environmental
constraints. As seasonal breeders, sheep rely on decreasing photoperiod to enter puberty …
constraints. As seasonal breeders, sheep rely on decreasing photoperiod to enter puberty …
Exogenous melatonin advances the ram breeding season and increases testicular function
Governed by melatonin, ovine reproductive seasonality limits production outcomes due to
periods of decreased reproductive efficiency. Though it is established that slow-release …
periods of decreased reproductive efficiency. Though it is established that slow-release …
Polymorphisms of the melatonin receptor 1A (MTNR1A) gene influence the age at first mating in autumn-born ram-lambs and sexual activity of adult rams in spring
The aim of this study was to determine whether polymorphisms of the melatonin receptor 1A
(MTNR1A) gene influence the age at first mating in autumn-born ram-lambs and influence …
(MTNR1A) gene influence the age at first mating in autumn-born ram-lambs and influence …
Reproductive performance in three Slovenian sheep breeds with different alleles for the MTNR1A gene
J Starič, F Farci, S Luridiana, MC Mura… - Animal Reproduction …, 2020 - Elsevier
The aim of the research was to describe the polymorphisms of the MTNR1A gene in three
Slovenian sheep breeds, and determine whether these polymorphisms affect reproductive …
Slovenian sheep breeds, and determine whether these polymorphisms affect reproductive …
Melatonin treatment in winter and spring and reproductive recovery in Sarda breed sheep
MC Mura, S Luridiana, F Farci, MV Di Stefano… - Animal reproduction …, 2017 - Elsevier
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of melatonin treatment carried out between late
winter and early spring on reproductive response in Sarda breed sheep and whether the …
winter and early spring on reproductive response in Sarda breed sheep and whether the …
MTNR1A gene polymorphisms and reproductive recovery after seasonal anoestrus in different Mediterranean sheep breeds
The aims of this study were 1) to investigate the effect of MTNR1A gene polymorphisms on
reproductive performance in ewes of one Italian and two Slovenian dairy sheep breeds …
reproductive performance in ewes of one Italian and two Slovenian dairy sheep breeds …
Effects of reproductive season on embryo development in the buffalo
B Gasparrini - Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 2019 - CSIRO Publishing
Interest in buffalo farming is increasing worldwide due to the critical role played by buffaloes
as sources of animal protein in tropical and subtropical environments. However …
as sources of animal protein in tropical and subtropical environments. However …
Reproductive response to male joining with ewes with different allelic variants of the MTNR1A gene
MC Mura, S Luridiana, L Pulinas, MV Di Stefano… - Animal reproduction …, 2019 - Elsevier
The aims were to evaluate the reproductive response to ram placement with Sarda ewes
with different allelic variants at position g. 15099485 A> G of the MTNR1 A gene. Ram …
with different allelic variants at position g. 15099485 A> G of the MTNR1 A gene. Ram …
Polymorphisms of the melatonin receptor 1A (MTNR1A) gene affect the sexual performance of Rasa Aragonesa rams without changing their social dominance
This study aimed to investigate whether a specific genotype of the MTNR1A gene influences
social dominance and reproductive performance in rams. Thirty-one rams were genotyped …
social dominance and reproductive performance in rams. Thirty-one rams were genotyped …
[HTML][HTML] High body condition score combined with a reduced lambing to ram introduction interval improves the short-term ovarian response of milking Lacaune ewes …
N Debus, E Laclef, A Lurette, M Alhamada, A Tesniere… - animal, 2022 - Elsevier
The male effect is an effective natural technique to induce off-season ovulation and
ultimately mating or artificial insemination in small ruminants. It constitutes an alternative to …
ultimately mating or artificial insemination in small ruminants. It constitutes an alternative to …