Theses and Dissertations
Issuing Body
Mississippi State University
Advisor
Larson, Jamie
Committee Member
Lemley, Caleb O.
Committee Member
Karisch, Brandi B.
Committee Member
Smith, Trent
Date of Degree
8-9-2022
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Agriculture
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department
Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences
Abstract
Assisted reproductive technologies, such as estrus synchronization and embryo transfer, can aid producers in improving genetics by increasing the number of progeny produced from elite females. The success of embryo transfer is dependent on a viable, competent embryo and a recipient with a receptive uterine environment. Follicular development and luteinization are pertinent for the recipient to establish a functional corpus luteum (CL) that can produce adequate concentrations of progesterone (P4) and provide a uterine environment conducive for the establishment of pregnancy. The objective of this study was to determine if exogenous follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), would increase the number of CL, size and blood perfusion of the largest CL, as well as circulatory concentrations of P4.
Recommended Citation
Carter, Bryan, "Incorporating follicle stimulating hormone to stimulate multiple corpora lutea for embryo transfer in beef cattle" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 5564.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/5564