Abstract:In vitro embryo production (IVP) is an important tool for cattle breeding. Brazilian dairy systems are based on Gyr/Holstein crossbreds, which integrates adaptability to tropical conditions and milk production. Oocyte quality is crucial for IVP, and lipid accumulation is a detrimental factor. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of SPOM maturation system (Albuz et al. 2010 Hum. Reprod. 25) on lipid accumulation in bovine oocytes. Oocytes obtained by ovum pick-up (OPU) from heifers without ovarian sti… Show more
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