Czech J. Anim. Sci., 2013, 58(12):546-553 | DOI: 10.17221/7089-CJAS

Reproductive efficiency of Pelibuey and Romanov × Pelibuey ewes synchronized with synthetic progesterone and low doses of PMSG under a hot environmentOriginal Paper

U. Macías-Cruz1, J.L. Ponce-Covarrubias1, F.D. Álvarez-Valenzuela1, A. Correa-Calderón1, C.A. Meza-Herrera2, L. Avendaño-Reyes1
1 Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexicali, Mexico
2 Regional Universitary Unit on Arid Lands, Autonomous University of Chapingo, Bermejillo, Mexico

Thirty-nine multiparous ewes (19 Pelibuey and 20 Romanov × Pelibuey) treated with fluorogestone acetate impregnated intravaginal sponges were used to evaluate the effects of low pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG) doses and genotype on their reproductive efficiency under heat stress conditions. The sponge treatment lasted for 12 days, and 24 h before sponge removal, ewes of each genotype were injected with 140 or 280 IU of PMSG. Ewes showing estrus were naturally mated twice. Reproductive performance was not affected (P > 0.05) by the dose × genotype interaction. All treated ewes presented estrus signs within a 48-h period after sponge removal. Shorter (P < 0.05) estrus interval and higher (P < 0.05) fecundity were observed in ewes treated with 280 IU of PMSG compared to those treated with 140 IU. Pelibuey ewes exhibited shorter (P < 0.01) estrus interval and greater (P < 0.01) fertility as compared with Romanov × Pelibuey ewes. The response to estrus, gestation length, prolificacy, and percentage of single and multiple lambing were not affected (P > 0.05) by dose or genotype. In conclusion, under heat stress conditions, low PMSG doses as 140 or 280 IU can be used to successfully induce and/or synchronize the estrus in Pelibuey ewes and their crosses with Romanov, regardless of reduced fertility observed in crossed Pelibuey ewes. If a more predictable and compact estrus is required, administration of 280 IU of PMSG is recommended.

Keywords: hair-breed sheep; estrus synchronization; fertility; eCG; heat stress

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Macías-Cruz U, Ponce-Covarrubias JL, Álvarez-Valenzuela FD, Correa-Calderón A, Meza-Herrera CA, Avendaño-Reyes L. Reproductive efficiency of Pelibuey and Romanov × Pelibuey ewes synchronized with synthetic progesterone and low doses of PMSG under a hot environment. Czech J. Anim. Sci. 2013;58(12):546-553. doi: 10.17221/7089-CJAS.
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