Physiological and behavioral parameters of pain and stress in mares during and after transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicular aspiration

Physiological and behavioral parameters of pain and stress in mares during and after transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicular aspiration

IntroductionThe use of transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration (TVA) for oocyte collection has become a widely used procedure in horses for in vitro embryo production (IVEP). The TVA procedure is characterized by various manipulations, which are physical restraint, perineal preparation, t...

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Main Authors: Emma Van den Branden, Matthieu Salamone, Klaartje Broothaers, Sofie Peere, Ellen Polfliet, Manon Dewulf, Glenn Van Steenkiste, Gunther van Loon, Katrien Smits, Jan Govaere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
equine
assisted reproduction
ovum pick-up
animal welfare
stress
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1574351/full
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