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I C Fletcher1

  • 1CSIRO Project for Animal Research and Development, Bogor, Indonesia.

Australian Journal of Biological Sciences
|January 1, 1988
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Exogenous hormone therapies effectively synchronize buffalo cow (B. bubalis) estrus during breeding seasons. However, controlled breeding alone does not resolve low conception rates, necessitating integrated management strategies for improved buffalo reproduction.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Domestic buffalo (B. bubalis) reproduction presents unique challenges.
  • Exogenous hormone therapies are increasingly explored for reproductive management.
  • Standard cattle protocols are being adapted for buffalo species.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in exogenous hormone therapy for buffalo breeding.
  • To assess the efficacy of prostaglandins and progestagens in synchronizing estrus.
  • To identify limitations and suggest future research directions for buffalo reproductive control.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on exogenous hormone treatments.
  • Analysis of estrus synchronization success rates using prostaglandins and progestagens.

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  • Comparison of treatment outcomes in cyclic versus acyclic buffalo cows.

    • Main Results:

    • Prostaglandin and progestagen treatments effectively synchronized estrus in buffalo cows during the breeding season.
    • Estrus synchronization and conception rates were comparable to normal cyclic animals under specific conditions.
    • Controlled breeding did not significantly improve the generally low conception rates at spontaneous estrus.

    Conclusions:

    • Exogenous hormones offer a viable method for estrus synchronization in buffalo.
    • Improved buffalo reproduction requires combining hormonal control with enhanced management practices like nutrition and reduced heat stress.
    • Further research should integrate hormonal strategies with broader reproductive management techniques.