Effect of housing and nutritional interventions during winter on wool attributes of Corriedale sheep.

There are several factors that can directly or indirectly influence wool quality and quantity in sheep, the main elements being genetic and environmental factors. An experiment was conducted to assess the effect of different management/housing interventions during winter on wool quality and yield in Corriedale ewes. Forty healthy pregnant ewes were selected and divided into four groups (G, G, G, G) based on their body weight and parity.

Idebenone improves quality of ram sperm by mitigating oxidative stress during cryopreservation.

The present study was designed to test the effect of different levels of idebenone, a potent antioxidant on the quality of ram semen at post thaw. Eighteen (18) ejaculates were collected and extended with tris extender supplemented with no antioxidant (CON), with 2 μM idebenone (Id2), 5 μM idebenone (Id5), 7.5 μM idebenone (Id7.

Retraction : Live birth of a Pashmina goat kid after transfer of handmade cloned embryos.

This article released online on March 5, 2019 as advance publication was withdrawn from consideration for publication in Journal of Reproduction and Development at author's request.

Live birth of a Pashmina goat kid after transfer of handmade cloned embryos.

The present study aimed to establish a zona free (handmade cloning) embryo production system for Pashmina goat embryos. Abattoir derived oocytes were matured in vitro; after maturation, oocytes were enucleated and fused with somatic cells derived from an adult Pashmina goat tissue. The reconstructs were activated using a calcium ionophore-DMAP procedure.

Streptozotocin Induced Acute Clinical Effects in Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).

Background & Objectives: Streptozotocin (STZ) is used for induction of Type-1 diabetes mellitus in animal models. Its beta-cytotoxic action results in sudden release of insulin leading to severe hypoglycaemia and even mortality. However, its sensitivity varies with species.