Uterine infusion of conceptus fragments changes the protein profile from cyclic mares

This experiment aimed to compare at day seven after ovulation, the protein profile of uterine fluid in cyclic mares with mares infused two days before with Day 13 conceptus fragments. Experimental animals were ten healthy cyclic mares, examined daily to detect ovulation (Day 0) as soon as estrus was confirmed. On day seven, after ovulation, uterine fluid was collected, constituting the Cyclic group (n = 10). The same mares were examined in the second cycle until ovulation was detected. On day five, after ovulation, fragments from a previously collected concepti were infused into each mare's uterus. Two days after infusion, uterine fluid was collected, constituting the Fragment group (n = 10). Two-dimensional electrophoresis technique processed uterine fluid samples. A total of 373 spots were detected. MALDI-TOF/TOF and NanoUHPLC-QTOF mass spectrometry identified twenty spots with differences in abundance between the Cyclic and Fragment group. Thirteen proteins were identified, with different abundance between groups. Identified proteins may be related to embryo-maternal communication, which involves adhesion, nutrition, endothelial cell proliferation, transport, and immunological tolerance. In conclusion, conceptus fragments signalized changes in the protein profile of uterine fluid seven days after ovulation in comparison to the observed at Day 7 in the same cyclic mares.

Uterine infusion of conceptus fragments changes the protein profile from cyclic mares

This experiment aimed to compare at day seven after ovulation, the protein profile of uterine fluid in cyclic mares with mares infused two days before with Day 13 conceptus fragments. Experimental animals were ten healthy cyclic mares, examined daily to detect ovulation (Day 0) as soon as estrus was confirmed. On day seven, after ovulation, uterine fluid was collected, constituting the Cyclic group (n = 10). The same mares were examined in the second cycle until ovulation was detected. On day five, after ovulation, fragments from a previously collected concepti were infused into each mare's uterus. Two days after infusion, uterine fluid was collected, constituting the Fragment group (n = 10). Two-dimensional electrophoresis technique processed uterine fluid samples. A total of 373 spots were detected. MALDI-TOF/TOF and NanoUHPLC-QTOF mass spectrometry identified twenty spots with differences in abundance between the Cyclic and Fragment group. Thirteen proteins were identified, with different abundance between groups. Identified proteins may be related to embryo-maternal communication, which involves adhesion, nutrition, endothelial cell proliferation, transport, and immunological tolerance. In conclusion, conceptus fragments signalized changes in the protein profile of uterine fluid seven days after ovulation in comparison to the observed at Day 7 in the same cyclic mares.(AU)

Effect of intramuscular injection of butafosfan and cobalamin on the quality of fresh and cooled stallion semen / Efeito da administração intramuscular de butafosfan e cobalamina na qualidade do sêmen fresco e resfriado de garanhões

The use of butafosfan in combination with cobalamin modulates many cellular metabolic functions in several species. Its use enhances productive and reproductive performance and reduces stress responses in animals. Despite all these attributes, so far there have been no controlled studies to evaluate the effects of butafosfan and cobalamin on the quality of stallion semen. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the action of butafosfan in combination with cobalamin on the quality of fresh and cooled stallion semen. Four healthy stallions were kept in the same place and under the same management conditions during the entire experiment. Stallions were randomly assigned to two treatment groups in a 2x2 crossover design. Group A stallions were treated with an intramuscular injection of butafosfan twice a week for 80 days, while group B did not receive any treatment. After that, both groups were not treated for another 80 days allowing a washout period for the treated group. Then, the groups were reversed, and group B was treated with butafosfan and group A acted as the control for another 80 days. Semen was collected twice a week, diluted in skim milk and evaluated for total sperm count, total and progressive sperm motility, membrane integrity (CFDA/PI staining) and membrane functionality (HOS test) at 0 and 24 hours after preservation at 5ºC. Data were analyzed by comparing the...(AU)

A utilização de Butafosfan em combinação com cobalamina modula uma série de funções metabólicas celulares em várias espécies. Seu uso melhora o desempenho produtivo e reprodutivo e reduz as respostas ao estresse em animais. Apesar de todos esses atributos, até agora não houve estudos controlados para avaliar os efeitos da substância Butafosfan e cobalamina sobre a qualidade do sêmen de garanhões. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a ação do Butafosfan em combinação com cobalamina sobre a qualidade do sêmen fresco e resfriado de garanhões. Quatro garanhões saudáveis foram mantidos no mesmo lugar e sob as mesmas condições de manejo durante todo o experimento. Garanhões foram divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos de tratamento em um desenho cruzado 2x2. Garanhões do grupo A foram tratados com uma injeção intramuscular de Butafosfan duas vezes por semana durante 80 dias, enquanto o grupo B não recebeu qualquer tratamento. Depois disso, ambos os grupos não foram tratados durante mais 80 dias, permitindo um período de washout para o grupo tratado. Em seguida, os grupos foram invertidos, o grupo B foi tratado com Butafosfan enquanto o grupo A agiu como controle por mais 80 dias. O sêmen foi coletado duas vezes por semana, diluído em leite desnatado e avaliado para a contagem total de espermatozoides, motilidade progressiva e total, integridade da membrana (coloração CFDA/PI) e...(AU)

Effect of intramuscular injection of butafosfan and cobalamin on the quality of fresh and cooled stallion semen / Efeito da administração intramuscular de butafosfan e cobalamina na qualidade do sêmen fresco e resfriado de garanhões

The use of butafosfan in combination with cobalamin modulates many cellular metabolic functions in several species. Its use enhances productive and reproductive performance and reduces stress responses in animals. Despite all these attributes, so far there have been no controlled studies to evaluate the effects of butafosfan and cobalamin on the quality of stallion semen. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the action of butafosfan in combination with cobalamin on the quality of fresh and cooled stallion semen. Four healthy stallions were kept in the same place and under the same management conditions during the entire experiment. Stallions were randomly assigned to two treatment groups in a 2x2 crossover design. Group A stallions were treated with an intramuscular injection of butafosfan twice a week for 80 days, while group B did not receive any treatment. After that, both groups were not treated for another 80 days allowing a washout period for the treated group. Then, the groups were reversed, and group B was treated with butafosfan and group A acted as the control for another 80 days. Semen was collected twice a week, diluted in skim milk and evaluated for total sperm count, total and progressive sperm motility, membrane integrity (CFDA/PI staining) and membrane functionality (HOS test) at 0 and 24 hours after preservation at 5ºC. Data were analyzed by comparing the...

A utilização de Butafosfan em combinação com cobalamina modula uma série de funções metabólicas celulares em várias espécies. Seu uso melhora o desempenho produtivo e reprodutivo e reduz as respostas ao estresse em animais. Apesar de todos esses atributos, até agora não houve estudos controlados para avaliar os efeitos da substância Butafosfan e cobalamina sobre a qualidade do sêmen de garanhões. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a ação do Butafosfan em combinação com cobalamina sobre a qualidade do sêmen fresco e resfriado de garanhões. Quatro garanhões saudáveis foram mantidos no mesmo lugar e sob as mesmas condições de manejo durante todo o experimento. Garanhões foram divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos de tratamento em um desenho cruzado 2x2. Garanhões do grupo A foram tratados com uma injeção intramuscular de Butafosfan duas vezes por semana durante 80 dias, enquanto o grupo B não recebeu qualquer tratamento. Depois disso, ambos os grupos não foram tratados durante mais 80 dias, permitindo um período de washout para o grupo tratado. Em seguida, os grupos foram invertidos, o grupo B foi tratado com Butafosfan enquanto o grupo A agiu como controle por mais 80 dias. O sêmen foi coletado duas vezes por semana, diluído em leite desnatado e avaliado para a contagem total de espermatozoides, motilidade progressiva e total, integridade da membrana (coloração CFDA/PI) e...