Publications by authors named "Marcelo Piagentini"
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- Neospora caninum is a major cause of abortions in cattle, and this study in Avaré, SP, Brazil, explored its impact on dairy cows over three years.
- ELISA tests revealed an increase in reactive animals from 21.6% to 38.9%, with notable changes in animal status: many switched from non-reactive to reactive.
- Half of the cows with reproductive issues had anti-Neospora antibodies, suggesting the protozoa's presence, and a link to dogs in the area may explain how the infection spreads among the cattle.
The objective was to determine the relationship among the diameter of ovarian follicles, ovulation rate, and gene expression of the LH receptor (LHR) in Nelore cattle. In Experiment 1, ovulation was synchronized in 53 Nelore cows. Three days after ovulation, ovaries were assessed with ultrasonography, all cows were given 6.
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