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Biomedical applications of ovarian transvaginal ultrasonography in cattle

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Miguel Velazquez

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Abstract

Ovarian transvaginal ultrasonography (OTU) has been used world-wide for commercial ovum pick-up programs for in vitro embryo production in elite herds, providing an excellent model for the elucidation of factors controlling bovine oocyte developmental competence. Noninvasive sampling and treatment of ovarian structures is easily accomplished with bovine OTU techniques providing a promising system for in vivo delivery of transgenes directly into the ovary. The current review summarizes existing bovine OTU models and provides prospective applications of bovine OTU to undertake research in reproductive topics of biomedical relevance, with special emphasis on the development of in vivo gene transfer strategies.

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Author(s): Velazquez MA, Kues WA, Niemann H

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Animal Biotechnology

Year: 2014

Volume: 25

Issue: 4

Pages: 266-293

Print publication date: 01/10/2014

Online publication date: 05/05/2014

Acceptance date: 01/04/2014

ISSN (print): 1049-5398

ISSN (electronic): 1532-2378

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2013.870075

DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2013.870075

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