Producing high-competent oocytes during the in vitro maturation (IVM) is considered a key
step for the success of the in vitro production (IVP) of embryos. One of the known disruptors …

Genetic improvement of cattle around the globe has been, and will continue to be, an
important driver of animal agriculture sustainability. There are several reproductive and …

Genomic selection was adopted very quickly in the 10 yr after first implementation, and
breeders continue to find new uses for genomic testing. Breeding values with higher …

The contribution of the calf enterprise to the profit of the dairy farm is generally considered
small, with beef bull selection on dairy farms often not considered a high priority. However …

Simple Summary The Australian livestock industry has grown significantly over the last
decade. In order to meet national consumer demands, as well as the growing export market …

The contribution of sperm to embryogenesis is gaining attention with up to 50% of infertility
cases being attributed to a paternal factor. The traditional methods used in assisted …

The beneficial effect of glutathione (GSH) on the in vitro maturation (IVM) of bovine/porcine
oocytes has been confirmed; however, the antioxidant effect of exogenous GSH …

This study aimed to investigate the effect of resveratrol supplementation in maturation
medium on the developmental ability and bioenergetic\oxidative status of prepubertal goat …

Valuable female cattle are continuously subject to follicular puncture (ovum pick-up-OPU).
This technique is commonly used for in-vitro embryo production, but may result in ovarian …

Introduction The low pregnancy rate by artificial insemination in sheep represents a
fundamental challenge for breeding programs. In this species, oestrus synchronization is …