Reproduction in Domestic Animals

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Edited By: H. Rodriguez-Martinez

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ISI Journal Citation Reports © Ranking: 2011: 15/55 (Agriculture Dairy & Animal Science); 26/28 (Reproductive Biology); 37/145 (Veterinary Sciences)

Online ISSN: 1439-0531

  1. Original Articles

    1. In Vitro Development of Bison Embryos Using Interspecies Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer

      RP Seaby, B Alexander, WA King and GF Mastromonaco

      Article first published online: 21 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12180

    2. The Effect of Lactation on Post-Partum Uterine Involution in Holstein Dairy Cows

      S Scully, V Maillo, P Duffy, AK Kelly, MA Crowe, D Rizos and P Lonergan

      Article first published online: 21 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12181

    3. The Effect of Dose and Type of Cloprostenol on the Luteolytic Response of Dairy Cattle during the Ovsynch Protocol under Different Oestrous Cycle and Physiological Characteristics

      X Valldecabres-Torres, P Larrosa-Morales and J Cuervo-Arango

      Article first published online: 21 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12178

  2. Short Communications

    1. Application of Reproductive Biotechnology for the Recovery of Endangered Breeds: Birth of the First Calf of Murciana–Levantina Bovine Breed Derived by OPU, In vitro Production and Embryo Vitrification

      S Ruiz, J Romero-Aguirregomezcorta, S Astiz, B Peinado, L Almela and A Poto

      Article first published online: 21 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12179

  3. Original Articles

    1. The Functional Role of Oxytocin in the Induction of Oocyte Meiotic Resumption in Cattle

      MP De Cesaro, RL Trois, K Gutierrez, L Siqueira, ML Rigo, WG Glanzner, JF Oliveira and PB Gonçalves

      Article first published online: 21 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12173

  4. Short Communications

    1. Expression of Cyclins and Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitors in Granulosa Cells from Bovine Ovary

      T Shimizu, Y Hirai and A Miyamoto

      Article first published online: 30 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12177

  5. Original Articles

    1. Developmental Kinetics of Pig Embryos by Parthenogenetic Activation or by Handmade Cloning

      J Li, R Li, Y Liu, K Villemoes, S Purup and H Callesen

      Article first published online: 26 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12176

    2. Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis Detected in the Reproductive Tract of Cows from an Infected Herd

      R Pribylova, I Slana, S Cech, A Kralova and I Pavlik

      Article first published online: 19 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12163

    3. Lectin-Binding Pattern in Ovarian Structures of Rats with Experimental Polycystic Ovaries

      CG Barbeito, HH Ortega, V Matiller, EJ Gimeno and NR Salvetti

      Article first published online: 18 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12174

    4. Effect of Physiologically Relevant Heat Shock on Development, Apoptosis and Expression of Some Genes in Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Embryos Produced In Vitro

      A Yadav, KP Singh, MK Singh, N Saini, P Palta, RS Manik, SK Singla, RC Upadhyay and MS Chauhan

      Article first published online: 15 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12175

    5. Differential Ovarian Morphometry and Follicular Expression of BMP15, GDF9 and BMPR1B Influence the Prolificacy in Goat

      RK Pramod, SK Sharma, A Singhi, S Pan and A Mitra

      Article first published online: 15 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12165

    6. Acid–Base Parameters and Steroid Concentrations in Pre-Ovulatory Follicles and Plasma of Lactating Dairy Cows with Spontaneous and Synchronized Oestrus or Follicular Cyst

      HA Hussein, Z Boryczko and H Bostedt

      Article first published online: 15 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12171

  6. Short Communications

    1. Influence of Seroreactivity to Leptospira and Reproductive Failures in Recipient Mares of Equine Embryo Transfer Programmes

      A Pinna, G Martins, G Souza and W Lilenbaum

      Article first published online: 13 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12166

  7. Original Articles

    1. Transcription Profile of Candidate Genes for the Acquisition of Competence During Oocyte Growth in Cattle

      IR Bessa, RC Nishimura, MM Franco and MAN Dode

      Article first published online: 11 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12162

    2. Successful Treatment for Subinvolution of Placental Sites in the Bitch with Low Oral Doses of Progestagen

      MJ Voorhorst, JC van Brederode, CHJ Albers-Wolthers, J de Gier and AC Schaefers-Okkens

      Article first published online: 9 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12172

  8. Short Communications

    1. Priapism Associated With Lumbar Stenosis in a Dog

      R Payan-Carreira, B Colaço, C Rocha, C Albuquerque, M Luis, H Abreu and MA Pires

      Article first published online: 2 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12167

  9. Original Articles

    1. A Potential Autocrine Role for Interferon Tau in Ovine Trophectoderm

      X-L Wang, K Wang, G-C Han and S-M Zeng

      Article first published online: 2 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12169

    2. Expression and Localization of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and its Receptors in the Corpus Luteum During Oestrous Cycle in Water Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)

      VS Chouhan, RP Panda, VP Yadav, V Babitha, FA Khan, GK Das, M Gupta, SS Dangi, G Singh, S Bag, GT Sharma, B Berisha, D Schams and M Sarkar

      Article first published online: 29 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12168

    3. Assessment of Extent of Apoptosis and DNA Defragmentation in Chilled Semen of Stallions During the Breeding Season

      L Krakowski, J Obara, A Wąchocka, T Piech, P Bartoszek, K Kostro and MR Tatara

      Article first published online: 26 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12170

    4. Effect of Bovine Ovarian Tissue Vitrification on the Structural Preservation of Antral Follicles

      MS Faheem, I Carvalhais, E Baron and F Moreira da Silva

      Article first published online: 25 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12160

    5. Expression of Genes Associated with Apoptosis in the Porcine Corpus Luteum During the Oestrous Cycle

      LM Zorrilla, MA D'Annibale, SE Swing and JE Gadsby

      Article first published online: 23 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12156

    6. Power and Pulsed Doppler Evaluation of Prostatic Artery Blood Flow in Normal and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia–Affected Dogs

      R Zelli, R Orlandi, A Troisi, L Cardinali and A Polisca

      Article first published online: 18 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12159

  10. Short Communications

    1. Testosterone Influences Water Transport in Porcine Granulosa Cells

      M Grzesiak, L Williams and MR Luck

      Article first published online: 18 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12161

  11. Original Articles

    1. Multivariate Analyses for Determining the Association of Field Porcine Fertility With Sperm Motion Traits Analysed by Computer-Assisted Semen Analysis and With Sperm Morphology

      ABHP Kummer, TS Gaggini, ML Bernardi, C McManus, EM Gonçales, I Wentz and FP Bortolozzo

      Article first published online: 15 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12155

  12. Short Communications

    1. Field Caesarean Section in Seven Miniature Horses and Ponies (2009–2012)

      M Gandini, B Iotti and T Nervo

      Article first published online: 15 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12158

  13. Original Articles

    1. Expression Pattern of CD34 at the Maternal–Foetal Interface During Pregnancy in Pigs

      L Hong, C Hou, X Li, C Li and M Yu

      Article first published online: 15 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12157

    2. Apoptosis-Related Protein Expression During Pre- and Post-Natal Testicular Development After Administration of Glucocorticoid in utero in the Sheep

      G Pedrana, MH Viotti, E Souza, D Sloboda, GB Martin, D Cavestany and HH Ortega

      Article first published online: 15 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12164

    3. Beneficial Effect of Melatonin on Blastocyst In Vitro Production from Heat-Stressed Bovine Oocytes

      A Cebrian-Serrano, I Salvador, E Raga, A Dinnyes and MA Silvestre

      Article first published online: 4 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12154

    4. Oestrogen, Progesterone and Oxytocin Receptors and COX-2 Expression in Endometrial Biopsy Samples from the Induction of Ovulation to Luteolysis in Llamas (Lama glama)

      CP Bianchi, A Meikle, MA Alvarez, MA Benavente, MV Cavilla, E Rodríguez and MA Aba

      Article first published online: 26 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12146

    5. Sequestration of PDC-109 Protein by Specific Antibodies and Egg Yolk Cryoprotects Bull Spermatozoa

      N Srivastava, SK Srivastava, SK Ghosh, A Jerome, GK Das and S Mehrotra

      Article first published online: 26 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12151

    6. Influence of the FecXR Allele in Heterozygous Ewes on Follicular Population and Outcomes of IVP and ET using LOPU-Derived Oocytes

      B Lahoz, JL Alabart, J Folch, P Sánchez, E Echegoyen and MJ Cocero

      Article first published online: 26 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12150

    7. Polymorphism of the Melatonin Receptor Genes and its Relationship with Seasonal Reproduction in the Gulin Ma Goat Breed

      P Lai, BY Zhang, PQ Wang, MX Chu, WJ Song and BJ Cai

      Article first published online: 11 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12153

    8. The Presence of SOD 1 and GSH-Px in Bovine Retained and Properly Released Foetal Membranes

      M Kankofer, J Wawrzykowski and M Hoedemaker

      Article first published online: 11 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12152

    9. Cellular Remodelling by Apoptosis During Porcine Placentation

      A Cristofolini, G Sanchis, M Moliva, L Alonso, A Chanique, M Koncurat and C Merkis

      Article first published online: 11 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12130

    10. Effects of Hypo- and Hyperthyroidism on Proliferation, Angiogenesis, Apoptosis and Expression of COX-2 in the Corpus Luteum of Female Rats

      JF Silva, NM Ocarino, ALS Vieira, EF Nascimento and R Serakides

      Article first published online: 31 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12149

    11. The Expression of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor in Porcine Ovarian Cells

      O Jablonska and RE Ciereszko

      Article first published online: 31 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12145

    12. Identification of Polymorphisms in the Osteopontin Gene and Their Associations with Certain Semen Production Traits of Water Buffaloes in the Brazilian Amazon

      ST Rolim Filho, HFL Ribeiro, GMF de Camargo, DF Cardoso, RR Aspilcueta-Borquis, H Tonhati, KB Nunes, WG Vale, EM Barbosa and KC de Sousa

      Article first published online: 25 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12144

    13. Clinical Efficacy of the GnRH Agonist (Deslorelin) in Dogs Affected by Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Evaluation of Prostatic Blood Flow by Doppler Ultrasound

      A Polisca, R Orlandi, A Troisi, G Brecchia, M Zerani, C Boiti and R Zelli

      Article first published online: 16 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12143

    14. Effect of Different Extenders on In Vitro Characteristics of Feline Epididymal Sperm During Cryopreservation

      E Jiménez, CC Pérez-Marín, G Vizuete, Y Millán and EI Agüera

      Article first published online: 16 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12142

    15. Secondary Corpora Lutea Induced by hCG Treatment Enhanced Demi-Embryo Survival in Lactating High-Yielding Dairy Cows

      A Torres, J Chagas e Silva, MC Deloche, P Humblot, AEM Horta and L Lopes-da-Costa

      Article first published online: 16 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12138

    16. Effect of TGF-β1 Superfamily Members on Survival of Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Embryonic Stem-like Cells

      R Sharma, NM Kamble, A George, MS Chauhan, S Singla, RS Manik and P Palta

      Article first published online: 16 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12126

    17. Nuclear Donor Cell Lines Considerably Influence Cloning Efficiency and the Incidence of Large Offspring Syndrome in Bovine Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer

      J Liu, Y Wang, J Su, Y Luo, F Quan and Y Zhang

      Article first published online: 16 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12140

    18. Comparison of Membrane-Permeant Fluorescent Probes for Sperm Viability Assessment in the Ram

      JL Yániz, I Palacín, S Vicente-Fiel, J Gosalvez, C López-Fernández and P Santolaria

      Article first published online: 7 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12132

    19. An International Delphi Study of the Causes of Death and the Criteria Used to Assign Cause of Death in Bovine Perinatal Mortality

      JF Mee, C Sanchez-Miguel and M Doherty

      Article first published online: 3 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12139

    20. Liver Condition Affects Bovine Oocyte Qualities by Changing the Characteristics of Follicular Fluid and Plasma

      H Tanaka, K Shibano, Y Monji, T Kuwayama and H Iwata

      Article first published online: 3 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12135

    21. Topographic Distribution of the Different Cell Types, Connective Tissue and Vascular Tissue/Lumina Within a Functional Bovine Corpus Luteum and its Association with Breed, Type of Fixation Protocol and Stage During the Cycle

      S Cools, W Van den Broeck, S De Vliegher, S Piepers, M Hostens and G Opsomer

      Article first published online: 3 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12136

    22. Cryopreservation of Zona-Free Cloned Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) Embryos: Slow Freezing vs Open-Pulled Straw Vitrification

      K Sirisha, NL Selokar, M Saini, P Palta, RS Manik, MS Chauhan and SK Singla

      Article first published online: 3 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12122

    23. Effect of Chilling Duration on Post-Thaw Characteristics of Sperm from the North American bison (Bison bison)

      S Krishnakumar, D Whiteside, A Dance, B Elkin and J Thundathil

      Article first published online: 2 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12137

    24. Plasma Concentrations Of Pregnancy-Associated Glycoproteins Measured Using Anti-Bovine PAG-2 Antibodies On Day 120 Of Gestation Predict Abortion In Dairy Cows Naturally Infected With Neospora caninum

      I García-Ispierto, S Almería, B Serrano, NM de Sousa, JF Beckers and F López-Gatius

      Article first published online: 10 DEC 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12134

    25. An Investigation of Uterine Nitric Oxide Production in Mares Susceptible and Resistant to Persistent Breeding-Induced Endometritis and the Effects of Immunomodulation

      EM Woodward, M Christoffersen, J Campos, DW Horohov, KE Scoggin, E Squires and MHT Troedsson

      Article first published online: 10 DEC 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12124

    26. Lack of the Associations of the Polymorphisms in IGF2, MC4R and GNAS Genes with Reproduction Traits in Pigs and Imprinting Analysis of IGF2 Gene in Ovary and Cornus Uteri

      M Oczkowicz, A Mucha, M Tyra, K Ropka-Molik and K Piórkowska

      Article first published online: 30 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12125

    27. Modulation of Glycolysis and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway Influences Porcine Oocyte In Vitro Maturation

      GM Alvarez, EL Ferretti, C Gutnisky, GC Dalvit and PD Cetica

      Article first published online: 29 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12123

    28. Single-Layer Centrifugation Reduces Equine Arteritis Virus Titre in the Semen of Shedding Stallions

      JM Morrell, P Timoney, C Klein, K Shuck, J Campos and M Troedsson

      Article first published online: 29 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12133

    29. Investigations on the Endometrial Response to Intrauterine Administration of N-Acetylcysteine in Oestrous Mares

      E Melkus, T Witte, I Walter, W Heuwieser and C Aurich

      Article first published online: 27 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12131

    30. Melatonin Treatment at Dry-off Improves Reproductive Performance Postpartum in High-producing Dairy Cows under Heat Stress Conditions

      I Garcia-Ispierto, A Abdelfatah and F López-Gatius

      Article first published online: 21 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12128

    31. Expression of Aquaporin Water Channels in Equine Endometrium is Differentially Regulated During the Oestrous Cycle and Early Pregnancy

      C Klein, MHT Troedsson and J Rutllant

      Article first published online: 26 OCT 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/rda.12116

  14. Review Articles

    1. Neuroendocrine, Metabolic and Genomic Cues Signalling the Onset of Puberty in Females

      CA Meza-Herrera, A Gonzalez-Bulnes, RT Kridli, M Mellado, CF Arechiga-Flores, H Salinas and JM Luginbuhl

      Article first published online: 8 APR 2009 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2009.01355.x

  15. Original Articles

    1. Comparison of Two Different Programmes of Ovulation Synchronization in the Treatment of Ovarian Cysts in Dairy Cows

      N Gundling, S Drews and M Hoedemaker

      Article first published online: 11 MAR 2009 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2009.01342.x

    2. Bovine Endothelial Cells Interact with Fully-luteinized, but Not Luteinizing, Granulosa Cells in the mRNA Expression of Endothelin-1 System in Response to Prostaglandin F2α

      K Shirasuna, S Watanabe, D Yamamoto, M Hayashi, K Nagai and A Miyamoto

      Article first published online: 20 JUL 2007 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00835.x

  16. Short Communications

    1. Effect of Time for Mating and Gestation Length on Reproductive Efficiency in Dogs

      Y Shimatsu, H Yuzawa, K Aruga and M. Nakura

      Article first published online: 20 JUL 2007 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00840.x

  17. Original Articles

    1. Successful Low Dose Insemination of Flow Cytometrically Sorted Ram Spermatozoa in Sheep

      SP De Graaf, G Evans, WMC Maxwell, JA Downing and JK O'Brien

      Article first published online: 20 JUL 2007 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00837.x

    2. Luteal Characteristics and Progesterone Production on Day 5 of the Bovine Oestrous Cycle

      MP Green, GE Mann and MG Hunter

      Article first published online: 20 JUL 2007 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00836.x

    3. Early Detection of Pregnancy and Embryonic Loss in Dairy Cattle by ELISA Tests

      G Gábor, F Tóth, L Ózsvári, Zs Abonyi-Tóth and RG Sasser

      Article first published online: 12 JUL 2007 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00834.x

    4. Infertility in a Dog due to Proximal Cytoplasmic Droplets in the Ejaculate: Investigation of the Significance for Sperm Functionality In Vitro

      AI Peña, M Barrio, JJ Becerra, LA Quintela and PG Herradón

      Article first published online: 12 JUL 2007 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00809.x

    5. Ovum Pick-up in Dairy Heifers: Does it Affect Animal Well-being?

      S Petyim, R Båge, A Madej and B Larsson

      Article first published online: 12 JUL 2007 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00833.x

    6. Distribution of Spermatozoa and Embryos in the Female Reproductive Tract after Unilateral Deep Intra Uterine Insemination in the Pig

      P Tummaruk, P Sumransap, M Techakumphu and A Kunavongkrit

      Article first published online: 15 JUN 2007 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2007.00830.x

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