The relationship between ovarian hormones and mast cell distribution in the ovaries of dromedary camel () during the follicular wave.

Background And Aim: Mast cells (MCs) play an essential role in regulating tissue homeostasis through various non-allergic immune reactions. This study aimed to describe the salient features of MCs during different phases of the estrous cycle and evaluate the relationship between ovarian hormones and the presence of MCs in camel ovaries.

Materials And Methods: Genital tracts (n = 28) of healthy, non-pregnant camels were collected from a local slaughterhouse.

Impact of epidermal growth factor and/or β-mercaptoethanol supplementations on the produced buffaloes' embryos.

The present study investigated the effects of epidermal growth factors (EGF) and/or β-Mercaptoethanol (βME) supplementations to oocyte maturation, fertilization, and culture media on the buffalo embryo production. The ovaries were collected and transferred within 2 h to the laboratory. The cumulus oocytes complexes were aspirated from 3 to 8 mm diameter follicles.