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 assessment of oocyte quality in human in vitro fertilization (IVF) is getting increasing
attention from embryologists. Oocyte selection and the identification of the best oocytes, in …

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 …

In this study concentration and composition of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) in follicular
fluid (FF) of high-yielding dairy cows were determined during the period of negative energy …

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 main objectives of this study were to determine the influence of diets enriched in α-
linolenic, linoleic or oleic acid on the development and transcriptomic profile of embryos …

Cystic ovarian follicles (COF) are an important ovarian dysfunction and a major cause of
reproductive failure in dairy cattle. Due to the complexity of the disorder and the …

The 6 to 8-week period centered on parturition, known as the transition or periparturient
period, is critical to welfare and profitability of individual cows. Fertility of high-producing …

Contents Fertility in high yielding dairy cows is declining, and there is increasing evidence to
presume that oocyte and embryo quality are major factors in the complex pathogenesis of …

Greater blood concentrations of nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) and lesser blood
concentrations of glucose are indicative of the normal process of nutrient partitioning that …