Effect on OPU/IVEP success of different applications for synchronizing follicular waves prior to superstimulation in holstein heifers

<p>The aim of this study is to determine the effects of different treatments used to synchronize follicular waves prior to superstimulation of responses and in vitro embryo production (IVEP). The study used 12 healthy Holstein heifers. In GnRH <span class="inline-formula">+<...

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Main Authors: M. F. Çiftçi, Ö. F. Yeşilkaya, S. Ü. Çizmeci, M. Gölbaşı, A. Sarı, D. A. Dinç
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Published: Copernicus Publications 2025-02-01
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author M. F. Çiftçi
Ö. F. Yeşilkaya
S. Ü. Çizmeci
M. Gölbaşı
A. Sarı
D. A. Dinç
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S. Ü. Çizmeci
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description <p>The aim of this study is to determine the effects of different treatments used to synchronize follicular waves prior to superstimulation of responses and in vitro embryo production (IVEP). The study used 12 healthy Holstein heifers. In GnRH <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4, an intravaginal progesterone (P4) device was inserted into the vagina on a random day of the estrous cycle, and 10 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>g of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) was administered intramuscularly at the same time. After these applications, 25 mg of PGF2<span class="inline-formula"><i>α</i></span> was administered intramuscularly on the third and fourth days of treatment. The intravaginal progesterone device was removed on day 5. At the same time, 125 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>g of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) was administered intramuscularly as a single dose. Two days after the FSH injection, oocytes were retrieved using transvaginal ultrasound. In contrast to GnRH <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4, hCG <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 was performed with 1500 IU hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) injection instead of GnRH. In DFR <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4, dominant follicles were removed. In the control group, the oocytes were collected on a random day of the estrous cycle. The ovarian follicles were measured by ultrasound prior to oocyte collection. The number of medium-diameter follicles (3–8 mm) was found to be greater in hCG <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 and DFR <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 than in the control group (<span class="inline-formula"><i>p</i><i>&lt;</i>0.05</span>). It was determined that the numbers of viable oocytes, Grade A oocytes, cleaved oocytes, and blastocysts obtained per ovum pickup (OPU) were greater in hCG <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 and DFR <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 than in the control group (<span class="inline-formula"><i>p</i><i>&lt;</i>0.05</span>). In addition, the numbers of Grade A oocytes and blastocysts obtained per OPU were greater in the DFR <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 group than in the GnRH <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 group (<span class="inline-formula"><i>p</i><i>&lt;</i>0.05</span>). As a result, it was thought that synchronization of follicular wave emergence with DFR and hCG in the short synchronization protocols used before superstimulation could increase the success rate of OPU/IVEP programs.</p>
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spelling doaj-art-3ee7e6c3c0f54049b141ab1f77a5121f2025-02-11T09:38:19ZengCopernicus PublicationsArchives Animal Breeding0003-94382363-98222025-02-016810110710.5194/aab-68-101-2025Effect on OPU/IVEP success of different applications for synchronizing follicular waves prior to superstimulation in holstein heifersM. F. Çiftçi0Ö. F. Yeşilkaya1S. Ü. Çizmeci2M. Gölbaşı3A. Sarı4D. A. Dinç5Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selçuk University, Konya, TürkiyeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selçuk University, Konya, TürkiyeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selçuk University, Konya, TürkiyeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Muğla Sıtkı Kocman University, Muğla, TürkiyeDepartment of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, TürkiyeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Selçuk University, Konya, Türkiye<p>The aim of this study is to determine the effects of different treatments used to synchronize follicular waves prior to superstimulation of responses and in vitro embryo production (IVEP). The study used 12 healthy Holstein heifers. In GnRH <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4, an intravaginal progesterone (P4) device was inserted into the vagina on a random day of the estrous cycle, and 10 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>g of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) was administered intramuscularly at the same time. After these applications, 25 mg of PGF2<span class="inline-formula"><i>α</i></span> was administered intramuscularly on the third and fourth days of treatment. The intravaginal progesterone device was removed on day 5. At the same time, 125 <span class="inline-formula">µ</span>g of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) was administered intramuscularly as a single dose. Two days after the FSH injection, oocytes were retrieved using transvaginal ultrasound. In contrast to GnRH <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4, hCG <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 was performed with 1500 IU hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) injection instead of GnRH. In DFR <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4, dominant follicles were removed. In the control group, the oocytes were collected on a random day of the estrous cycle. The ovarian follicles were measured by ultrasound prior to oocyte collection. The number of medium-diameter follicles (3–8 mm) was found to be greater in hCG <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 and DFR <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 than in the control group (<span class="inline-formula"><i>p</i><i>&lt;</i>0.05</span>). It was determined that the numbers of viable oocytes, Grade A oocytes, cleaved oocytes, and blastocysts obtained per ovum pickup (OPU) were greater in hCG <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 and DFR <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 than in the control group (<span class="inline-formula"><i>p</i><i>&lt;</i>0.05</span>). In addition, the numbers of Grade A oocytes and blastocysts obtained per OPU were greater in the DFR <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 group than in the GnRH <span class="inline-formula">+</span> P4 group (<span class="inline-formula"><i>p</i><i>&lt;</i>0.05</span>). As a result, it was thought that synchronization of follicular wave emergence with DFR and hCG in the short synchronization protocols used before superstimulation could increase the success rate of OPU/IVEP programs.</p>https://aab.copernicus.org/articles/68/101/2025/aab-68-101-2025.pdf
spellingShingle M. F. Çiftçi
Ö. F. Yeşilkaya
S. Ü. Çizmeci
M. Gölbaşı
A. Sarı
D. A. Dinç
Effect on OPU/IVEP success of different applications for synchronizing follicular waves prior to superstimulation in holstein heifers
Archives Animal Breeding
title Effect on OPU/IVEP success of different applications for synchronizing follicular waves prior to superstimulation in holstein heifers
title_full Effect on OPU/IVEP success of different applications for synchronizing follicular waves prior to superstimulation in holstein heifers
title_fullStr Effect on OPU/IVEP success of different applications for synchronizing follicular waves prior to superstimulation in holstein heifers
title_full_unstemmed Effect on OPU/IVEP success of different applications for synchronizing follicular waves prior to superstimulation in holstein heifers
title_short Effect on OPU/IVEP success of different applications for synchronizing follicular waves prior to superstimulation in holstein heifers
title_sort effect on opu ivep success of different applications for synchronizing follicular waves prior to superstimulation in holstein heifers
url https://aab.copernicus.org/articles/68/101/2025/aab-68-101-2025.pdf
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