Pig production faces seasonal fluctuations. The low farrowing rate of sows mated in summer,
increased carcass fatness of progeny born to the sows mated in summer, and slower growth …

The environment in sow houses is the key to restrict sow production due to its significant
effect on sow growth and reproduction. In this article, the effect of light, thermal and light …

Little is known about the involvement of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the follicular–luteal
transition. The aim of this study was to identify genome-wide changes in miRNAs associated …

It is known that pig offspring born from pregnant pigs exposed to elevated ambient
temperatures during gestation have altered phenotypes, possibly due to placental …

The modern domestic sow exhibits a period of impaired reproductive performance known as
seasonal infertility during the late summer and early autumn months. A reduction in …

Understanding the factors and pathways involved with recruitment, atresia, and selection of
follicles in the pig, may provide insight into approaches to limit fertility failures. Antral follicles …

The microenvironment of the developing follicle is critical to the acquisition of oocyte
developmental competence, which is influenced by several factors including follicle size and …

Reduced oocyte competence causes the lower fertility reported in domestic sows during the
warm months of the year. Somatic cells express heat shock proteins (HSPs) to protect …

Heat stress (HS) compromises a variety of reproductive functions in several mammalian
species. Inexplicably, HS animals are frequently hyperinsulinemic despite marked …

Identification of reliable characteristics of follicle quality and developmental competence has
been pursued in numerous studies, but with inconsistent outcomes. Here, we aimed to …