Reproductive Physiology in Livestock

Conceptus attachment coincides with initiation of an anti-inflammatory cytokine profile in the pig endometrium

The paper investigates the transition from pro- to anti-inflammatory states in the pig endometrium during blastocyst attachment, identifying key genes and cell types involved in inflammation resolution.

Effects of hCG or GnRH Treatment on Embryonic Mortality and Reproductive Performance in Buchi sheep of Cholistan Desert, Pakistan

This study evaluates the effects of hCG and GnRH treatments on reproductive performance and embryonic mortality in Buchi sheep, finding hCG more effective in improving progesterone levels and litter size.

Establishment and functional characterization of bovine endometrial epithelial organoids

This study establishes bovine endometrial epithelial organoids and shows they produce fluid supporting embryo development beyond Day 8 under conventional culture conditions.

Bovine endometrial organoids: A new tool to study conceptus-maternal interactions in mammals

The paper develops a bovine endometrial organoid model to study hormone responsiveness and conceptus-maternal interactions, identifying differentially expressed genes and biological processes.

Endometrial microbiome in mares with and without clinical endometritis

This study compares the uterine microbiomes of mares with and without clinical endometritis, finding significant differences in composition that may influence disease development.

Short- and long-term effects of uterine disease on oocyte developmental capacity in postpartum dairy cows

This study investigates the impact of uterine disease on oocyte developmental capacity in dairy cows, finding reduced cleavage rates in oocytes collected at 1 month and 80 days postpartum but not at 165 days postpartum.

Adenomyosis and fibrosis define the morphological memory of the postpartum uterus of dairy cows previously exposed to metritis.

This study shows that early postpartum metritis in dairy cows leads to long-term uterine morphology changes, including adenomyosis and fibrosis, which affect reproductive success.

Effects of parity and early pregnancy on peripheral blood leukocytes in dairy cattle

This study examines how parity and early pregnancy affect immune cell populations and function in dairy cattle, finding differences in immune responses between heifers and cows that may explain reduced fertility.

Reproductive Tract Microbial Transitions from Late Gestation to Early Postpartum Using 16S rRNA Metagenetic Profiling in First-Pregnancy Heifers

This study examines microbial transitions in the reproductive tract of first-pregnancy heifers from late gestation to early postpartum using 16S rRNA sequencing, identifying distinct microbial profiles in the vagina and uterus.

Biosensor capability of the endometrium is mediated in part, by altered miRNA cargo from conceptus-derived extracellular vesicles.

The paper investigates how endometrial biosensor capability is influenced by miRNA cargo in conceptus-derived extracellular vesicles during peri-implantation, showing differential miRNA effects on endometrial gene expression.

Long noncoding RNAs and mRNAs profiling in ovary during laying and broodiness in Taihe Black-Bone Silky Fowls (Gallus gallus domesticus Brisson)

This study identifies differentially expressed mRNAs and lncRNAs in the ovaries of broody and high egg-laying Taihe Black-Bone Silky Fowls, revealing potential genes and pathways involved in broodiness and egg production.

Metagenomic analysis unravels novel taxonomic differences in the uterine microbiome between healthy mares and mares with endometritis

This study identifies taxonomic differences in the uterine microbiome between healthy mares and mares with endometritis using 16S rRNA sequencing.

Sperm exposure to accessory gland secretions alters the transcriptomic response of the endometrium in cattle

The study shows that ejaculated sperm, exposed to accessory gland secretions, induce a different endometrial transcriptomic response than epididymal sperm in cattle.

Extensive rewiring of the gene regulatory interactions between in vitro-produced conceptuses and endometrium during attachment

The paper identifies extensive gene regulatory rewiring between in vitro-produced conceptuses and endometrium during implantation, contributing to pregnancy loss in cattle.

An exploratory data analysis from ovine and bovine RNA-seq identifies pathways and key genes related to cervical dilatation

The paper analyzes RNA-seq data from cattle and sheep to identify genes and pathways associated with cervical dilatation during reproductive cycles.

Sex-bias in utero alters ovarian reserve but not uterine capacity in female offspring

This study investigates the effects of in-utero sex bias on reproductive traits in female pigs, finding that birth weight has a greater impact than litter sex ratio on ovarian reserve and uterine development.

Identification of large offspring syndrome during pregnancy through ultrasonography and maternal blood transcriptome analyses

The paper identifies large offspring syndrome in cattle using ultrasonography and maternal blood transcriptome analysis, finding specific gene expression patterns associated with the condition.

Rewiring of gene expression in circulating white blood cells is associated with pregnancy outcome in heifers (Bos taurus)

The paper identifies gene and microRNA expression patterns in heifers' white blood cells associated with pregnancy outcomes using machine learning.

Characterization of the Endometrial Transcriptome in Early Diestrus Influencing Pregnancy Establishment in Dairy Cattle after Transfer of In-Vitro Produced Embryos

The study identifies differentially expressed genes in endometrial samples of dairy cows that became pregnant after in-vitro produced embryo transfer, linking them to biological processes like extracellular matrix interaction and inflammation.

Gene expression profiling of corpus luteum reveals the importance of immune system during early pregnancy in domestic sheep.

The paper profiles gene expression in the corpus luteum of sheep during early pregnancy, identifying immune-related genes and suggesting a link between immune system function and reproductive success.

Exploring differentially expressed key genes related to development of follicle by RNA-seq in Peking ducks (Anas Platyrhynchos)

This study identifies differentially expressed genes in Peking duck follicles across reproductive stages using RNA-seq, highlighting EPOX as a key regulator of follicle development during the laying period.

Fine-tuned adaptation of embryo-endometrium pairs at implantation revealed by gene regulatory networks

The paper identifies gene regulatory networks in embryo-endometrium pairs during implantation, revealing coordinated gene expression and functional modules specific to each pregnancy.