Publications by authors named "Umaporn Maikeaw"
Captive breeding of clouded leopards (Neofelis nebulosa) is challenging because of mating incompatibility, high incidence of teratospermia in males, and inconsistent ovulation patterns in females. Assisted reproductive techniques, therefore, are necessary to overcome these issues and maintain the genetic diversity in the captive population. The objective was to use laparoscopic oviductal artificial insemination (AI) to breed genetically valuable females (n = 4; aged 4.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe impact of ovarian stimulation protocol on oocyte quality, subsequent in vitro embryo development, and pregnancy after transfer to recipients in Eld's deer (Rucervus eldii thamin).
Ampika Thongphakdee Debra K Berg Theerawat Tharasanit Nikorn Thongtip Wanlaya Tipkantha Umaporn Maikeaw
Theriogenology
March 2017
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on using IVF and embryo transfer to help sustain endangered Eld's deer populations, evaluating how FSH hormone injections affect oocyte collection and embryo development quality.
- - Experimental results showed that while FSH stimulation increased the size of follicles, it did not significantly improve the number or quality of oocytes collected, nor the overall success rate of embryo cleavage post-IVF.
- - Notably, the experiment led to the first successful birth of a live Eld's deer fawn from in vitro-produced embryos, highlighting potential advancements in conservation techniques for this species.