Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has been widely developed over the decades. This advanced technology has shown efficacy in the conception and breeding of an animal. However, several issues such as polyspermy, low maturation rate, and low development rate in vitro remain unresolved.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: High humidity and temperature in Taiwan have significant effects on the reproductivity of Holstein cattle, resulting in the occurrence of bovine ovarian follicular cyst (OFC). Because of economic loss from OFC, manual rupture and hormone injection have been advocated for the management of OFC. However, these incomplete treatments increase hormone resistance in cattle.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Bovine mastitis results in economic loss due to decrease in milk production. Antibiotic ointments are commonly used for treating. However, residue and anti-microbial resistance warranted attention progressively.
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