Animal reproduction science

Mules (Equus mulus), as sterile hybrids between mares and donkeys, present a unique uterine morphology and physiology that remains poorly characterized. This study provides the first histomorphometric evaluation and transcriptional profilin…

This experiment was performed to assess reliability of the cytobrush-cytology method (CCM) in diagnosis of subclinical endometritis (SCE) using the biopsy-histopathology method (BHM) as a reference in late lactating dairy cows. Reproductive…

During corpus luteum formation, impressive biological events take place to guarantee the transition from original follicular to luteal cells and to support required massive angiogenesis. It has been demonstrated that these phenomena resembl…

The endometrium of domestic animals has a remarkable capacity to self-repair. Prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) is one of the major prostaglandins secreted from the endometrium. The role of PGF2α in endometrial repair, however, is still unknown. In…

Uterine vascular elastosis in mares is characterized by degeneration of uterine vasculature through thickening of the elastin layers. Factors commonly associated with this degeneration include age, parity, and chronic uterine endometritis. …

Aim of this study was to compare uterine smears made using the Knudsen catheter, the cytology brush and a uterine culture swab with regard to diagnostic usefulness and the occurrence of neutrophils. Additionally correlation between culture …

This paper describes the histomorphological and immunohistochemical characterisation of phenotypic variations of endometrosis as well as potential etiological factors which may influence disease progression. In total, 779 endometrial biopsi…

Following laparotomy, the endometrium of six nulliparous Beagle bitches was scarified at the base of one uterine horn during early metoestrus, when the peripheral plasma P(4) concentration was >10 ng/ml; intrauterine swabs were taken at the…