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Importance of sperm genotype (indicus versus taurus) for fertility and embryonic development at elevated temperatures.
Theriogenology - 7 Jan 2006
Barros Ciro M, Pegorer Marcelo F, Vasconcelos José Luiz Moraes, Eberhardt Bruno G, Monteiro Fabio M
Abstract excerpt
Heat stress has negative effects on bovine reproduction, particularly for European breeds (Bos taurus taurus) that are less thermotolerant than zebu cattle (Bos taurus indicus). Here, the evidence that spermatozoa and oocyte both contribute to early embryonic resistance to heat shock is demonstrated. In addition, the use of reproductive biotechnologies to improve bovine thermotolerance, are outlined by comparing...
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