The applications of timed artificial insemination and timed embryo transfer in reproductive management of dairy cattle

Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia

Divakar Justus Ambrose²  Marcos Germán Colazo²  John Patrick Kastelic¹ 

[1] ,Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Agriculture Research Division Edmonton,Canada

关键词: cystic ovaries;    gonadotropin releasing hormone;    porcine luteinizing hormone;    progesterone;    synchronization of ovulation;    ultrasonography;    cisto ovariano;    hormônio liberador de gonadotrofina;    hormônio luteinizante porcino;    progesterona;    sincronização da ovulação;    ultrasonografia;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1516-35982010001300042

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Fertility of dairy cattle is generally decreasing. Overall estrus detection efficiency in lactating dairy cattle is low, as expression of estrus is often compromised. Consequently, undetected estrus, low AI-submission rates, and long inter-breeding intervals are the main contributors to poor reproductive efficiency. Although failure to become pregnant is the most common reason for culling dairy cattle, pregnancy rates could be improved by increasing the AI-submission rate through increased estrus detection efficiency, timed insemination (Timed-AI), or timed embryo transfer (Timed-ET). In these protocols, ovarian follicular development and luteolysis are controlled, culminating in synchronous ovulation in most cows. There are several modifications to improve pregnancy rates in Timed-AI protocols, e.g. presynchronization with 2 doses of PGF2a 14 d apart, and starting the Ovsynch protocol 12 d after the 2nd PGF2a. Timed-AI programs ensure a timely first breeding; this should be followed with early pregnancy diagnosis to identify nonpregnant cows, and prompt re-insemination. However, in a recent field study involving 23 dairy herds, the mean interval between 1st and 2nd breeding was 42 d; only 28% of the cows were rebred within 24 d after 1st breeding. Fortunately, there are several resynchronization protocols to reduce inter-breeding intervals. Anestrus cows, or those with cystic ovarian follicles, have a good chance of conceiving when subjected to synchronization of ovulation and Timed-AI. Furthermore, Timed-ET is a practical and viable option for synchronizing and selecting recipient cattle for embryo transfers. In summary, systematic and judicious use of Timed-AI and Timed-ET protocols can greatly enhance reproductive performance, and improve herd productivity.

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