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Simplified superovulation protocols in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius)
B M Manjunatha1, Ali Al-Hosni1, Samir Al-Bulushi1
1Animal Research Centre, Directorate General of Veterinary Services, Royal Court Affairs, P.O. Box: 64, P.C: 111, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Theriogenology
|December 25, 2018
Summary
Simple superovulation protocols using slow-release (SR) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) preparations in dromedary camels yielded results comparable to traditional methods. Both Folltropin-V and Pluset SR formulations demonstrated similar efficacy in embryo production.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Reproductive Biology
- Animal Science
Background:
- Superovulation protocols are crucial for enhancing reproductive efficiency in dromedary camels.
- Traditional follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) administration requires frequent injections, posing logistical challenges.
- Developing simplified protocols using slow-release (SR) FSH preparations could improve practicality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate simple superovulation protocols for dromedary camels.
- To compare the efficacy of traditional FSH administration with novel split-injection SR protocols.
- To assess the impact of different SR FSH preparations (Folltropin-V and Pluset) on ovarian response and embryo production.
Main Methods:
- Three experiments were conducted using two commercial FSH products: Folltropin-V and Pluset.
- Experiment 1 and 2 compared traditional protocols with split-injection SR protocols at different doses.
- Experiment 3 directly compared SR Folltropin-V and SR Pluset in a split-injection protocol.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were observed in the number of ovulations, corpora lutea, transferable embryos, or unfertilized ova between traditional and split-injection SR protocols in Experiments 1 and 2.
- Experiment 3 showed comparable numbers of ovulatory follicles and transferable embryos between SR Folltropin-V and SR Pluset.
- Both SR preparations demonstrated similar superovulatory responses when administered via split-injection.
Conclusions:
- Split-injection of SR FSH preparations offers a simplified superovulation protocol in dromedary camels.
- The efficacy of SR Folltropin-V and SR Pluset is comparable in split-injection protocols.
- These findings support the use of SR FSH preparations for more practical superovulation in camels.
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