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Subject Index, Volume 57 A. pyogenes Lochial secretions of Escherichia coli- or Arcanobacterium pyogenes-infected bovine uteri modulate the phenotype and the functional capacity of neutrophilic granulocytes, 57 (2002) 1161 Accessory sex glands B-mode ultrasonographic examination of the accessory sex glands of boars, 57 (2002) 2003 Acrosome Effect of preincubation of cryopreserved porcine epididymal sperm, 57 (2002) 1309 Capacitation and acrosomal exocytosis are enhanced by incubation of stallion spermatozoa in a commercial semen extender, 57 (2002) 1493 Activation In vitro spontaneous parthenogenetic activation of golden hamster oocytes, 57 (2002) 845 Allelic discrimination Sex determination of bovine embryo blastomeres by fluorogenic probes, 57 (2002) 2229 Alpaca Morphometric characterization and classification of alpaca sperm heads using the Sperm-Class Analyzer1 computer-assisted system, 57 (2002) 1207 Aminoacid transport Effect of glutathione synthesis stimulation during in vitro maturation of ovine oocytes on embryo development and intracellular peroxide content, 57 (2002) 1443 And multiple birth rate High rates of embryonic loss, yet high incidence of multiple births in human art: is this paradoxical?, 57 (2002) 87 Elsevier Science Inc. PII: S 0 0 9 3 - 6 9 1 X ( 0 2 ) 0 0 9 7 0 - 6

Androgen receptors Immunohistochemical detection of androgen receptors in the canine uterus throughout the estrus cycle, 57 (2002) 2203 Androgenesis Androgenesis in rainbow trout using cryopreserved spermatozoa: the effect of processing and biological factors, 57 (2002) 1229 Anestrous ewes Estrogen and progesterone receptor content in the pituitary gland and uterus of progesterone-primed and gonadotropin releasing hormone-treated anestrous ewes, 57 (2002) 1719 Anestrus Administration of sulpiride to anovulatory mares in winter: effects on prolactin and gonadotropin concentrations, ovarian activity, ovulation and hair shedding, 57 (2002) 963 Improvement of reproductive performance in crossbred zebu anestrous primiparous cows by treatment with norgestomet implants or 96 h calf removal, 57 (2002) 1503 Animals New gene transfer methods, 57 (2002) 189 Anovulation Physiological classification of anovulatory conditions in cattle, 57 (2002) 21 Antioxidant Effect of dietary supplementation with a mixture of Vitamins C and E on fertilization of tertiary butyl hydroperoxide-treated oocytes and parthenogenetic activation in the mouse, 57 (2002) 869 Antioxidant diet Oral administration of pharmacological doses of Vitamins C and E reduces reproductive fitness and

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impairs the ovarian and uterine functions of female mice, 57 (2002) 1539

Herding and snaking by the harem stallion in domestic herds, 57 (2002) 2139

Antioxidants Reactive oxygen species-mediated loss of bovine sperm motility in egg yolk Tris extender: protection by pyruvate, metal chelators and bovine liver or oviductal fluid catalase, 57 (2002) 1105

Bicarbonate Effect of medium milieu on sperm penetration and pronuclear formation of bovine oocytes matured in vitro, 57 (2002) 2093

Apoptosis Prevalence of apoptosis and inner cell allocation in bovine embryos cultured under different oxygen tensions with or without cysteine addition, 57 (2002) 1453 Analysis of DNA fragmentation of in vitro cultured bovine blastocysts using TUNEL, 57 (2002) 2193 Aquaculture Comparison of extenders, dilution ratios and theophylline addition on the function of cryopreserved walleye semen, 57 (2002) 1061 Arcanobacterium pyogenes Bacteriological and epidemiological findings during examination of the uterine content of ewes with retention of fetal membranes, 57 (2002) 1809 Areolae The effect of estrogen receptor genotype on litter size and placental traits at term in F2 crossbred gilts, 57 (2002) 1635 Piglet and placental traits at term in relation to the estrogen receptor genotype in gilts, 57 (2002) 1651 Beef Changes in ovarian function in mature beef cows grazing endophyte infected tall fescue, 57 (2002) 1733 Beef cattle Environmental, genetic and social factors affecting the expression of estrus in beef cows, 57 (2002) 1357 Beef cows Effects of varying levels of undegradable intake protein on endocrine and metabolic function of young post-partum beef cows, 57 (2002) 2179 Behavior Environmental, genetic and social factors affecting the expression of estrus in beef cows, 57 (2002) 1357

Blastocyst Blastocyst culture in human IVF: the final destination or a stop along the way?, 57 (2002) 97 Piglets born from centrifuged and vitrified early and peri-hatching blastocysts, 57 (2002) 2155 Blastocysts Analysis of DNA fragmentation of in vitro cultured bovine blastocysts using TUNEL, 57 (2002) 2193 Blood flow Uterine and ovarian blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares, 57 (2002) 2129 B-mode ultrasonography B-mode ultrasonographic examination of the accessory sex glands of boars, 57 (2002) 2003 Boar Gonadal sperm reserve in purebred Landrace and Large White boars of high average daily gain, 57 (2002) 859 B-mode ultrasonographic examination of the accessory sex glands of boars, 57 (2002) 2003 Impact of boar exposure on puberty attainment and breeding outcomes in gilts, 57 (2002) 2015 Body condition Factors affecting pregnancy loss from gestation Day 38 to 90 in lactating dairy cows from a single herd, 57 (2002) 1251 Bovine Microfluidic technology for assisted reproduction, 57 (2002) 125 Effects of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I on development of in vitro derived bovine embryos, 57 (2002) 895 Prevalence of apoptosis and inner cell allocation in bovine embryos cultured under different oxygen tensions with or without cysteine addition, 57 (2002) 1453 Effects of acetoacetate and D-b-hydroxybutyrate on bovine in vitro embryo development in serumfree medium, 57 (2002) 1551

Subject Index, Volume 57 Adjusting the number of spermatozoa in ministraws by determination of the operative volume of bovine semen, 57 (2002) 1743 Development of bovine oocytes reconstructed with different donor somatic cells with or without serum starvation, 57 (2002) 1819 Plasminogen activator activity in cortical granules of bovine oocytes during in vitro maturation, 57 (2002) 1897 Ultrasonic cervimetry to study the dilatation of the caudal cervix of the cow at parturition, 57 (2002) 1989 Optimization of in vitro bovine embryo production: effect of duration of maturation, length of gamete co-incubation, sperm concentration and sire, 57 (2002) 2105 Analysis of DNA fragmentation of in vitro cultured bovine blastocysts using TUNEL, 57 (2002) 2193

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Brilliant cresyl blue Selection of prepubertal goat oocytes using the brilliant cresyl blue test, 57 (2002) 1397 bST The effect of interval from day of administration of bovine somatotropin (bST) to synchronization of ovulation and timed-insemination on conception rate of dairy cows with and without ovarian cysts, 57 (2002) 1293 Bubalus bubalis Xenonuclear transplantation of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) fetal and adult somatic cell nuclei into bovine (Bos indicus) oocyte cytoplasm and their subsequent development, 57 (2002) 1829

Bovine mitochondrial DNA Mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms and fertility in beef cattle, 57 (2002) 1603

Buffalo In vitro embryo production in buffalo species: state of the art, 57 (2002) 237 Timing of sequential changes in cumulus cells and first polar body extrusion during in vitro maturation of buffalo oocytes, 57 (2002) 1151 Comparison of two Ovsynch protocols (GnRH versus LH) for fixed timed insemination in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), 57 (2002) 1421 In vitro culture of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) preantral follicles, 57 (2002) 1839

Bovine oocytes Effect of meiotic stages and maturation protocols on bovine oocyte's resistance to cryopreservation, 57 (2002) 1095

Buffalo calves Hormonal stimulation and oocyte maturational competence in prepuberal Mediterranean Italian buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis), 57 (2002) 1877

Bovine blastomere Sex determination of bovine embryo blastomeres by fluorogenic probes, 57 (2002) 2229

Bovine preimplantation development A source for expression profiling in single preimplantation bovine embryos, 57 (2002) 1611 Bovine semen Comparison of Biociphos-Plus1 and TRIS-egg yolk extender for cryopreservation of bull semen, 57 (2002) 1087 Bovine somatotropin Bovine somatotropin increases embryonic development in superovulated cows and improves posttransfer pregnancy rates when given to lactating recipient cows, 57 (2002) 1371 Bovine viral diarrhea virus Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) and antiBVDV antibodies in pooled samples of follicular fluid, 57 (2002) 1219

Bull Ultrasound-guided injection of contrast medium into the crus penis for diagnosis of erection failure in bulls, 57 (2002) 1199 Factors affecting pregnancy loss from gestation Day 38 to 90 in lactating dairy cows from a single herd, 57 (2002) 1251 Bull sperm Low density lipoproteins extracted from hen egg yolk by an easy method: cryoprotective effect on frozen±thawed bull semen, 57 (2002) 1695 BVDV Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) and antiBVDV antibodies in pooled samples of follicular fluid, 57 (2002) 1219 CAEV Presence of caprine arthritis±encephalitis virus (CAEV) infected cells in flushing media following

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oviductal-stage embryo collection, 57 (2002) 931 Calcium Serum calcium and magnesium concentrations and the use of a calcium±magnesium-borogluconate solution in the treatment of Friesian mares with retained placenta, 57 (2002) 941 Effect of medium milieu on sperm penetration and pronuclear formation of bovine oocytes matured in vitro, 57 (2002) 2093 Calcium ion In vitro spontaneous parthenogenetic activation of golden hamster oocytes, 57 (2002) 845 Calf removal Improvement of reproductive performance in crossbred zebu anestrous primiparous cows by treatment with norgestomet implants or 96 h calf removal, 57 (2002) 1503 Calves Birth of normal calves after intracytoplasmic sperm injection of bovine oocytes: a methodological approach, 57 (2002) 1013 cAMP Second messenger systems in the action of LH and oxytocin on porcine endometrial cells in vitro, 57 (2002) 2217 Canine The effects of oocyte storage and cumulus cell presence on canine zona penetration by domestic dog spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1123 Recovery of motile, membrane-intact spermatozoa from canine epididymides stored for 8 days at 4 8C, 57 (2002) 1179 Possible role for insulin-like growth factor-I in the pathogenesis of cystic endometrial hyperplasia pyometra complex in the bitch, 57 (2002) 2271 Capacitation Current status of sperm cryopreservation: why isn't it better?, 57 (2002) 327 Effect of preincubation of cryopreserved porcine epididymal sperm, 57 (2002) 1309 Capacitation and acrosomal exocytosis are enhanced by incubation of stallion spermatozoa in a commercial semen extender, 57 (2002) 1493

Caprine arthritis±encephalitis virus Presence of caprine arthritis±encephalitis virus (CAEV) infected cells in flushing media following oviductal-stage embryo collection, 57 (2002) 931 Carnivore Papanicolaou staining of exfoliated vaginal epithelial cells facilitates the prediction of ovulation in the giant panda, 57 (2002) 1855 Surgical transfer of in vivo produced farmed European polecat (Mustela putorius) embryos, 57 (2002) 2167 Cat Correlation between the age of the conceptus and various ultrasonographic measurements during the first 30 days of pregnancy in domestic cats (Felis catus), 57 (2002) 1981 Cat oocyte In vitro maturation, fertilization and development of domestic cat oocytes recovered from ovaries collected at three stages of the reproductive cycle, 57 (2002) 2289 Cattle Physiological classification of anovulatory conditions in cattle, 57 (2002) 21 Application of electronic estrus detection technologies to reproductive management of cattle, 57 (2002) 137 Effect of preparing and loading multiple insemination guns on conception rate in two large commercial dairy herds, 57 (2002) 909 Ultrastructural differences in bovine morulae classified as high and low qualities by morphological evaluation, 57 (2002) 1273 The ploidy of in vitro matured bovine oocytes is related to the diameter, 57 (2002) 1303 The effect of increased dietary intake on superovulatory response to FSH in heifers, 57 (2002) 1591 Pregnancy rates for Grade 2 embryos following administration of synthetic GnRH at the time of transfer in embryo-recipient cattle, 57 (2002) 2083 Cavernosogram Ultrasound-guided injection of contrast medium into the crus penis for diagnosis of erection failure in bulls, 57 (2002) 1199 Centrifugation Effect of centrifugation on in vitro survival of fresh diluted canine spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1669

Subject Index, Volume 57 Cervical insemination Cryopreservation and post-thawed fertility of ram semen frozen in different trehalose concentrations, 57 (2002) 1801 Cervix Ultrasonic cervimetry to study the dilatation of the caudal cervix of the cow at parturition, 57 (2002) 1989 CIDR-B The use of progestins in regimens for fixed-time artificial insemination in beef cattle, 57 (2002) 1049 Clenbuterol Myometrial activity around estrus in sows: spontaneous activity and effects of estrogens, cloprostenol, seminal plasma and clenbuterol, 57 (2002) 1563 Clinical applications Computer assisted semen analyzers in andrology research and veterinary practice, 57 (2002) 149 Cloprostenol Synchronization of estrus in virgin beef heifers using melengestrol acetate and PGF2a: an efficacy comparison of cloprostenol and dinoprost tromethamine, 57 (2002) 853 COC Effect of cumulus cell removal of in vitro matured bovine oocytes prior to in vitro fertilization on subsequent cleavage rate, 57 (2002) 1347 Collection frequency Collection frequency affects percent Y-chromosome bearing sperm, sperm head area and quality of bovine ejaculates, 57 (2002) 1327 Color Doppler sonography Transrectal Doppler sonography of uterine blood flow in cows during pregnancy, 57 (2002) 2053 Computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) Computer assisted semen analyzers in andrology research and veterinary practice, 57 (2002) 149 Conception Effect of preparing and loading multiple insemination guns on conception rate in two large commercial dairy herds, 57 (2002) 909

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Conservation Animal genetic resources in Brazil: result of five centuries of natural selection, 57 (2002) 223 Contrast study Ultrasound-guided injection of contrast medium into the crus penis for diagnosis of erection failure in bulls, 57 (2002) 1199 Corpus luteum Factors affecting pregnancy loss from gestation Day 38 to 90 in lactating dairy cows from a single herd, 57 (2002) 1251 Luteal blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares, 57 (2002) 2043 Cortical granules Plasminogen activator activity in cortical granules of bovine oocytes during in vitro maturation, 57 (2002) 1897 Cow Effects of in vivo prematuration and in vivo final maturation on developmental capacity and quality of pre-implantation embryos, 57 (2002) 5 Lochial secretions of Escherichia coli- or Arcanobacterium pyogenes-infected bovine uteri modulate the phenotype and the functional capacity of neutrophilic granulocytes, 57 (2002) 1161 Spontaneous oxidative DNA damage in bovine retained and nonretained placental membranes, 57 (2002) 1929 Peripheral changes in estrone sulfate concentration during the first trimester of gestation in cattle: comparison with unconjugated estrogens and relationship to fetal number, 57 (2002) 1939 Transrectal Doppler sonography of uterine blood flow in cows during pregnancy, 57 (2002) 2053 Crossbred zebu Improvement of reproductive performance in crossbred zebu anestrous primiparous cows by treatment with norgestomet implants or 96 h calf removal, 57 (2002) 1503 Cryopreservation Advancements in cryopreservation of domestic animal embryos, 57 (2002) 285 Current status of sperm cryopreservation: why isn't it better?, 57 (2002) 327 Comparison of extenders, dilution ratios and theophylline addition on the function of cryopreserved walleye semen, 57 (2002) 1061

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Comparison of Biociphos-Plus1 and TRIS-egg yolk extender for cryopreservation of bull semen, 57 (2002) 1087 Reactive oxygen species-mediated loss of bovine sperm motility in egg yolk Tris extender: protection by pyruvate, metal chelators and bovine liver or oviductal fluid catalase, 57 (2002) 1105 Androgenesis in rainbow trout using cryopreserved spermatozoa: the effect of processing and biological factors, 57 (2002) 1229 Effect of preincubation of cryopreserved porcine epididymal sperm, 57 (2002) 1309 Cryopreservation and post-thawed fertility of ram semen frozen in different trehalose concentrations, 57 (2002) 1801 In vitro fertilizing capacity and chromatin condensation of deep frozen boar semen packaged in 0.5 and 5 ml straws, 57 (2002) 2119

Cysteine Prevalence of apoptosis and inner cell allocation in bovine embryos cultured under different oxygen tensions with or without cysteine addition, 57 (2002) 1453

Cryoprotection Low density lipoproteins extracted from hen egg yolk by an easy method: cryoprotective effect on frozen±thawed bull semen, 57 (2002) 1695

Daily weight gain Gonadal sperm reserve in purebred Landrace and Large White boars of high average daily gain, 57 (2002) 859

Cryptorchidism Testosterone secretion and semen plasma enzyme activity in rams with genital pathology stimulated with GnRH, 57 (2002) 1907

Dairy cows Factors affecting pregnancy loss from gestation Day 38 to 90 in lactating dairy cows from a single herd, 57 (2002) 1251 The effect of interval from day of administration of bovine somatotropin (bST) to synchronization of ovulation and timed-insemination on conception rate of dairy cows with and without ovarian cysts, 57 (2002) 1293

Culture Microfluidic technology for assisted reproduction, 57 (2002) 125 Effects of acetoacetate and D-b-hydroxybutyrate on bovine in vitro embryo development in serumfree medium, 57 (2002) 1551 In vitro culture of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) preantral follicles, 57 (2002) 1839 Cumulus cells The effects of oocyte storage and cumulus cell presence on canine zona penetration by domestic dog spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1123 Timing of sequential changes in cumulus cells and first polar body extrusion during in vitro maturation of buffalo oocytes, 57 (2002) 1151 Effect of cumulus cell removal of in vitro matured bovine oocytes prior to in vitro fertilization on subsequent cleavage rate, 57 (2002) 1347 Cumulus expansion Pure preovulatory follicular fluid promotes in vitro maturation of in vivo aspirated equine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1765

Cystic endometrial hyperplasia Possible role for insulin-like growth factor-I in the pathogenesis of cystic endometrial hyperplasia pyometra complex in the bitch, 57 (2002) 2271 Cytoplasmic maturation Involvement of steroid hormones on in vitro maturation of pig oocytes, 57 (2002) 811 Effect of glutathione synthesis stimulation during in vitro maturation of ovine oocytes on embryo development and intracellular peroxide content, 57 (2002) 1443

Dairy heifer Repeat breeding in dairy heifers: follicular dynamics and estrous cycle characteristics in relation to sexual hormone patterns, 57 (2002) 2257 DeepgoldenpigTM Intrauterine insemination of sows with reduced sperm numbers: results of a commercially based field trial, 57 (2002) 1683 Delayed ovulation Embryo recovery and pregnancy rates after the delay of ovulation and fixed time insemination in superstimulated beef cows, 57 (2002) 1625 Deslorelin Embryo recovery and pregnancy rates after the delay of ovulation and fixed time insemination in superstimulated beef cows, 57 (2002) 1625

Subject Index, Volume 57 Development Development of bovine oocytes reconstructed with different donor somatic cells with or without serum starvation, 57 (2002) 1819 Developmental competence In vitro maturation, fertilization and development of domestic cat oocytes recovered from ovaries collected at three stages of the reproductive cycle, 57 (2002) 2289 Developmental genes A source for expression profiling in single preimplantation bovine embryos, 57 (2002) 1611 Dilatation Ultrasonic cervimetry to study the dilatation of the caudal cervix of the cow at parturition, 57 (2002) 1989 Dilution Effect of centrifugation on in vitro survival of fresh diluted canine spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1669 Dinoprost tromethamine Synchronization of estrus in virgin beef heifers using melengestrol acetate and PGF2a: an efficacy comparison of cloprostenol and dinoprost tromethamine, 57 (2002) 853 Diploid The ploidy of in vitro matured bovine oocytes is related to the diameter, 57 (2002) 1303 Divergent species Sperm antigenicity shared in five vertebrate classes, 57 (2002) 1073 D-loop Mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms and fertility in beef cattle, 57 (2002) 1603 DNA Effect of storage time and temperature on stallion sperm DNA and fertility, 57 (2002) 1135 Spontaneous oxidative DNA damage in bovine retained and nonretained placental membranes, 57 (2002) 1929 DNA sequence Polymorphic distribution of the ovine prion protein (PrP) gene in scrapie-infected sheep flocks in which embryo transfer was used to circumvent the transmissions of scrapie, 57 (2002) 1865

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Dog Characterization of PH-20 in canine spermatozoa and testis, 57 (2002) 977 Serum and seminal markers in the diagnosis of disorders of the genital tract of the dog: a minireview, 57 (2002) 1285 Effect of centrifugation on in vitro survival of fresh diluted canine spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1669 Immunohistochemical detection of androgen receptors in the canine uterus throughout the estrus cycle, 57 (2002) 2203 Dog estrous cycle Comparisons of estradiol, LH and FSH patterns in pregnant and nonpregnant beagle bitches, 57 (2002) 1957 E. coli Lochial secretions of Escherichia coli- or Arcanobacterium pyogenes-infected bovine uteri modulate the phenotype and the functional capacity of neutrophilic granulocytes, 57 (2002) 1161 Early gestation Peripheral changes in estrone sulfate concentration during the first trimester of gestation in cattle: comparison with unconjugated estrogens and relationship to fetal number, 57 (2002) 1939 Early weaning Administration of prostaglandin F2a after farrowing alters the association between lactation length and subsequent litter size in mid- or old-parity sows, 57 (2002) 837 Effects of lactation length and an exogenous progesterone and estradiol-17b regimen during embryo attachment on endogenous steroid concentrations and embryo survival in sows, 57 (2002) 2063 Electronic Application of electronic estrus detection technologies to reproductive management of cattle, 57 (2002) 137 ELISA Sperm antigenicity shared in five vertebrate classes, 57 (2002) 1073 Embryo Leptin regulation of reproductive function and fertility, 57 (2002) 73 Microfluidic technology for assisted reproduction, 57 (2002) 125

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Advancements in cryopreservation of domestic animal embryos, 57 (2002) 285 Effects of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I on development of in vitro derived bovine embryos, 57 (2002) 895 Presence of caprine arthritis±encephalitis virus (CAEV) infected cells in flushing media following oviductal-stage embryo collection, 57 (2002) 931 Measurement of inhibin A and follicular status predict the response of ewes to superovulatory FSH treatments, 57 (2002) 1263 Prevalence of apoptosis and inner cell allocation in bovine embryos cultured under different oxygen tensions with or without cysteine addition, 57 (2002) 1453 Effects of acetoacetate and D-b-hydroxybutyrate on bovine in vitro embryo development in serumfree medium, 57 (2002) 1551 Embryo culture Blastocyst culture in human IVF: the final destination or a stop along the way?, 57 (2002) 97 Embryo development Ultrastructural differences in bovine morulae classified as high and low qualities by morphological evaluation, 57 (2002) 1273 Oral administration of pharmacological doses of Vitamins C and E reduces reproductive fitness and impairs the ovarian and uterine functions of female mice, 57 (2002) 1539 Embryo manipulation The placenta as a contributor to production of large calves, 57 (2002) 181 Embryo mortality Effects of lactation length and an exogenous progesterone and estradiol-17b regimen during embryo attachment on endogenous steroid concentrations and embryo survival in sows, 57 (2002) 2063 Embryo quality Effects of in vivo prematuration and in vivo final maturation on developmental capacity and quality of pre-implantation embryos, 57 (2002) 5 Ultrastructural differences in bovine morulae classified as high and low qualities by morphological evaluation, 57 (2002) 1273 Embryo recovery Surgical transfer of in vivo produced farmed

European polecat (Mustela putorius) embryos, 57 (2002) 2167 Embryo selection techniques High rates of embryonic loss, yet high incidence of multiple births in human art: is this paradoxical?, 57 (2002) 87 Embryo transfer The control of follicular wave development for self-appointed embryo transfer programs in cattle, 57 (2002) 53 Bovine somatotropin increases embryonic development in superovulated cows and improves posttransfer pregnancy rates when given to lactating recipient cows, 57 (2002) 1371 Transfer of porcine embryos through minilaparotomy, 57 (2002) 1533 Embryo recovery and pregnancy rates after the delay of ovulation and fixed time insemination in superstimulated beef cows, 57 (2002) 1625 Polymorphic distribution of the ovine prion protein (PrP) gene in scrapie-infected sheep flocks in which embryo transfer was used to circumvent the transmissions of scrapie, 57 (2002) 1865 Pregnancy rates for Grade 2 embryos following administration of synthetic GnRH at the time of transfer in embryo-recipient cattle, 57 (2002) 2083 Surgical transfer of in vivo produced farmed European polecat (Mustela putorius) embryos, 57 (2002) 2167 Factors influencing efficient production of transgenic rabbits, 57 (2002) 2237 Embryonic cDNA expression libraries A source for expression profiling in single preimplantation bovine embryos, 57 (2002) 1611 Embryonic loss High rates of embryonic loss, yet high incidence of multiple births in human art: is this paradoxical?, 57 (2002) 87 Embryos In vitro production of embryos in swine, 57 (2002) 257 Endometritis Lochial secretions of Escherichia coli- or Arcanobacterium pyogenes-infected bovine uteri modulate the phenotype and the functional capacity of neutrophilic granulocytes, 57 (2002) 1161

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Endometrium Second messenger systems in the action of LH and oxytocin on porcine endometrial cells in vitro, 57 (2002) 2217

size and placental traits at term in F2 crossbred gilts, 57 (2002) 1635 Piglet and placental traits at term in relation to the estrogen receptor genotype in gilts, 57 (2002) 1651

Energy balance Milk yield, energy balance, hormone, follicular and oocyte measures in early and mid-lactation Holstein cows, 57 (2002) 949

Estrogens Myometrial activity around estrus in sows: spontaneous activity and effects of estrogens, cloprostenol, seminal plasma and clenbuterol, 57 (2002) 1563

Epididymal sperm Effect of preincubation of cryopreserved porcine epididymal sperm, 57 (2002) 1309 Epididymal spermatozoa Recovery of motile, membrane-intact spermatozoa from canine epididymides stored for 8 days at 4 8C, 57 (2002) 1179 Equine Generation of reactive oxygen species by equine neutrophils and their effect on motility of equine spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1025 Erection failure Ultrasound-guided injection of contrast medium into the crus penis for diagnosis of erection failure in bulls, 57 (2002) 1199 Estradiol The control of follicular wave development for self-appointed embryo transfer programs in cattle, 57 (2002) 53 Involvement of steroid hormones on in vitro maturation of pig oocytes, 57 (2002) 811 Mechanisms responsible for increase in circulating inhibin levels at the time of ovulation in mares, 57 (2002) 1707 Estrogen Estrogen and progesterone receptor content in the pituitary gland and uterus of progesterone-primed and gonadotropin releasing hormone-treated anestrous ewes, 57 (2002) 1719 Peripheral changes in estrone sulfate concentration during the first trimester of gestation in cattle: comparison with unconjugated estrogens and relationship to fetal number, 57 (2002) 1939 Uterine and ovarian blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares, 57 (2002) 2129 Estrogen receptor gene The effect of estrogen receptor genotype on litter

Estrous Papanicolaou staining of exfoliated vaginal epithelial cells facilitates the prediction of ovulation in the giant panda, 57 (2002) 1855 Estrous cycle Relation between progesterone concentrations during the early luteal phase and follicular dynamics in goats, 57 (2002) 1411 Changes in ovarian function in mature beef cows grazing endophyte infected tall fescue, 57 (2002) 1733 Luteal blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares, 57 (2002) 2043 Estrous synchronization Synchronization of estrus in beef heifers using either melengesterol acetate (MGA)/prostaglandin or MGA/Select Synch, 57 (2002) 1485 Estrus Environmental, genetic and social factors affecting the expression of estrus in beef cows, 57 (2002) 1357 Myometrial activity around estrus in sows: spontaneous activity and effects of estrogens, cloprostenol, seminal plasma and clenbuterol, 57 (2002) 1563 Repeat breeding in dairy heifers: follicular dynamics and estrous cycle characteristics in relation to sexual hormone patterns, 57 (2002) 2257 Estrus detection Application of electronic estrus detection technologies to reproductive management of cattle, 57 (2002) 137 Estrus synchronization Synchronization of estrus in virgin beef heifers using melengestrol acetate and PGF2a: an efficacy comparison of cloprostenol and dinoprost tromethamine, 57 (2002) 853

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ESTs A source for expression profiling in single preimplantation bovine embryos, 57 (2002) 1611 Ethanol activation Birth of normal calves after intracytoplasmic sperm injection of bovine oocytes: a methodological approach, 57 (2002) 1013 Evolution Sperm antigenicity shared in five vertebrate classes, 57 (2002) 1073 Ewes Measurement of inhibin A and follicular status predict the response of ewes to superovulatory FSH treatments, 57 (2002) 1263 Ex situ preservation Surgical transfer of in vivo produced farmed European polecat (Mustela putorius) embryos, 57 (2002) 2167 Extender Comparison of Biociphos-Plus1 and TRIS-egg yolk extender for cryopreservation of bull semen, 57 (2002) 1087 Capacitation and acrosomal exocytosis are enhanced by incubation of stallion spermatozoa in a commercial semen extender, 57 (2002) 1493 Extenders Effect of different extenders and storage temperatures on sperm viability of liquid ram semen, 57 (2002) 823 Extract Reproductive toxicity and infertility effect of Ferula hormonis extracts in mice, 57 (2002) 2247 Extraction Low density lipoproteins extracted from hen egg yolk by an easy method: cryoprotective effect on frozen±thawed bull semen, 57 (2002) 1695 Farrowing rate Intrauterine insemination of sows with reduced sperm numbers: results of a commercially based field trial, 57 (2002) 1683 Fecal androgens Seasonal analysis of semen characteristics, serum testosterone and fecal androgens in the ocelot

(Leopardus pardalis), margay (L. wiedii) and tigrina (L. tigrinus), 57 (2002) 2027 Fecundity Intrauterine insemination of sows with reduced sperm numbers: results of a commercially based field trial, 57 (2002) 1683 Ferret Surgical transfer of in vivo produced farmed European polecat (Mustela putorius) embryos, 57 (2002) 2167 Fertility Mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms and fertility in beef cattle, 57 (2002) 1603 Influence of centrifugation or low extension rates prefreezing on the fertility of ram semen after cervical insemination, 57 (2002) 1781 Reproductive toxicity and infertility effect of Ferula hormonis extracts in mice, 57 (2002) 2247 Fertilization Effect of dietary supplementation with a mixture of Vitamins C and E on fertilization of tertiary butyl hydroperoxide-treated oocytes and parthenogenetic activation in the mouse, 57 (2002) 869 Comparison of extenders, dilution ratios and theophylline addition on the function of cryopreserved walleye semen, 57 (2002) 1061 Effect of follicular size on meiotic and developmental competence of porcine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1523 Optimization of in vitro bovine embryo production: effect of duration of maturation, length of gamete co-incubation, sperm concentration and sire, 57 (2002) 2105 Fescue Changes in ovarian function in mature beef cows grazing endophyte infected tall fescue, 57 (2002) 1733 Fetal membranes Bacteriological and epidemiological findings during examination of the uterine content of ewes with retention of fetal membranes, 57 (2002) 1809 Fetal number Peripheral changes in estrone sulfate concentration during the first trimester of gestation in cattle: comparison with unconjugated estrogens and relationship to fetal number, 57 (2002) 1939

Subject Index, Volume 57 Fine structure Ultrastructural differences in bovine morulae classified as high and low qualities by morphological evaluation, 57 (2002) 1273 Fish Androgenesis in rainbow trout using cryopreserved spermatozoa: the effect of processing and biological factors, 57 (2002) 1229 Fixed-time AI The use of progestins in regimens for fixed-time artificial insemination in beef cattle, 57 (2002) 1049 Flushing media Presence of caprine arthritis±encephalitis virus (CAEV) infected cells in flushing media following oviductal-stage embryo collection, 57 (2002) 931 Follicle Repeat breeding in dairy heifers: follicular dynamics and estrous cycle characteristics in relation to sexual hormone patterns, 57 (2002) 2257 Follicle quality Zebu (Bos indicus) ovarian preantral follicles: morphological characterization and development of an efficient isolation method, 57 (2002) 1467

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vitro maturation of in vivo aspirated equine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1765 Follicular waves Relation between progesterone concentrations during the early luteal phase and follicular dynamics in goats, 57 (2002) 1411 Follicular-status Measurement of inhibin A and follicular status predict the response of ewes to superovulatory FSH treatments, 57 (2002) 1263 Folliculocentesis Advances in the production and propagation of transgenic goats using laparoscopic ovum pick-up and in vitro embryo production technologies, 57 (2002) 275 Freezing Advancements in cryopreservation of domestic animal embryos, 57 (2002) 285

Follicles Milk yield, energy balance, hormone, follicular and oocyte measures in early and mid-lactation Holstein cows, 57 (2002) 949

Friesian mares Reproductive performance of Friesian mares after retained placenta and manual removal of the placenta, 57 (2002) 923 Serum calcium and magnesium concentrations and the use of a calcium±magnesium-borogluconate solution in the treatment of Friesian mares with retained placenta, 57 (2002) 941

Follicular aspiration Pure preovulatory follicular fluid promotes in vitro maturation of in vivo aspirated equine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1765

Frozen semen Influence of centrifugation or low extension rates prefreezing on the fertility of ram semen after cervical insemination, 57 (2002) 1781

Follicular development The control of follicular wave development for self-appointed embryo transfer programs in cattle, 57 (2002) 53

FSH The effect of increased dietary intake on superovulatory response to FSH in heifers, 57 (2002) 1591 Effects of varying levels of undegradable intake protein on endocrine and metabolic function of young post-partum beef cows, 57 (2002) 2179

Follicular fluid Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) and antiBVDV antibodies in pooled samples of follicular fluid, 57 (2002) 1219 Mechanisms responsible for increase in circulating inhibin levels at the time of ovulation in mares, 57 (2002) 1707 Follicular synchronization Pure preovulatory follicular fluid promotes in

Gametes Leptin regulation of reproductive function and fertility, 57 (2002) 73 Genetic engineering New gene transfer methods, 57 (2002) 189

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Genetic resource Effect of preincubation of cryopreserved porcine epididymal sperm, 57 (2002) 1309

Granulosa cell tumor Inhibin concentrations in mares with granulosa cell tumors, 57 (2002) 1885

Giant panda Papanicolaou staining of exfoliated vaginal epithelial cells facilitates the prediction of ovulation in the giant panda, 57 (2002) 1855

Growth Piglet and placental traits at term in relation to the estrogen receptor genotype in gilts, 57 (2002) 1651 In vitro culture of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) preantral follicles, 57 (2002) 1839

Gilt Impact of boar exposure on puberty attainment and breeding outcomes in gilts, 57 (2002) 2015

Growth hormone Effects of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I on development of in vitro derived bovine embryos, 57 (2002) 895 Growth hormone or insulin-like growth factor-I extends longevity of equine spermatozoa in vitro, 57 (2002) 1793

GMO New gene transfer methods, 57 (2002) 189 GnRH Comparison of two Ovsynch protocols (GnRH versus LH) for fixed timed insemination in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), 57 (2002) 1421 Synchronization of estrus in beef heifers using either melengesterol acetate (MGA)/prostaglandin or MGA/Select Synch, 57 (2002) 1485 Estrogen and progesterone receptor content in the pituitary gland and uterus of progesterone-primed and gonadotropin releasing hormone-treated anestrous ewes, 57 (2002) 1719 Testosterone secretion and semen plasma enzyme activity in rams with genital pathology stimulated with GnRH, 57 (2002) 1907 Pregnancy rates for Grade 2 embryos following administration of synthetic GnRH at the time of transfer in embryo-recipient cattle, 57 (2002) 2083 Goat Presence of caprine arthritis±encephalitis virus (CAEV) infected cells in flushing media following oviductal-stage embryo collection, 57 (2002) 931 Seasonal variation of goat seminal plasma proteins, 57 (2002) 1035 Selection of prepubertal goat oocytes using the brilliant cresyl blue test, 57 (2002) 1397 Relation between progesterone concentrations during the early luteal phase and follicular dynamics in goats, 57 (2002) 1411 Effect of in vitro and in vivo culture on embryo development from prepubertal goat IVM±IVF oocytes, 57 (2002) 1431 Golden hamster In vitro spontaneous parthenogenetic activation of golden hamster oocytes, 57 (2002) 845

Haploid parthenogenetic Viable offspring derived from cryopreserved haploid rabbit parthenotes, 57 (2002) 1319 Heifers Synchronization of estrus in beef heifers using either melengesterol acetate (MGA)/prostaglandin or MGA/Select Synch, 57 (2002) 1485 Hemicloning Viable offspring derived from cryopreserved haploid rabbit parthenotes, 57 (2002) 1319 Hemizygous Viable offspring derived from cryopreserved haploid rabbit parthenotes, 57 (2002) 1319 Heparin Seasonal variation of goat seminal plasma proteins, 57 (2002) 1035 Herding Herding and snaking by the harem stallion in domestic herds, 57 (2002) 2139 Holstein Collection frequency affects percent Y-chromosome bearing sperm, sperm head area and quality of bovine ejaculates, 57 (2002) 1327 Effect of precocious collection on semen output and quality in young Holstein bulls, 57 (2002) 1511 Hormonal characterization Comparisons of estradiol, LH and FSH patterns in pregnant and nonpregnant beagle bitches, 57 (2002) 1957

Subject Index, Volume 57 Hormonal stimulation Hormonal stimulation and oocyte maturational competence in prepuberal Mediterranean Italian buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis), 57 (2002) 1877 Hormones Inhibin concentrations in mares with granulosa cell tumors, 57 (2002) 1885 Horse Effect of co-culture with theca interna on nuclear maturation of horse oocytes with low meiotic competence, and subsequent fusion and activation rates after nuclear transfer, 57 (2002) 1005 Mechanisms responsible for increase in circulating inhibin levels at the time of ovulation in mares, 57 (2002) 1707 Human embryos Blastocyst culture in human IVF: the final destination or a stop along the way?, 57 (2002) 97 Human IVF High rates of embryonic loss, yet high incidence of multiple births in human art: is this paradoxical?, 57 (2002) 87 Hyaluronidase Characterization of PH-20 in canine spermatozoa and testis, 57 (2002) 977 Hydrogen peroxide Generation of reactive oxygen species by equine neutrophils and their effect on motility of equine spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1025 Reactive oxygen species-mediated loss of bovine sperm motility in egg yolk Tris extender: protection by pyruvate, metal chelators and bovine liver or oviductal fluid catalase, 57 (2002) 1105

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tensions with or without cysteine addition, 57 (2002) 1453 ICSI Birth of normal calves after intracytoplasmic sperm injection of bovine oocytes: a methodological approach, 57 (2002) 1013 IGF-I Milk yield, energy balance, hormone, follicular and oocyte measures in early and mid-lactation Holstein cows, 57 (2002) 949 Possible role for insulin-like growth factor-I in the pathogenesis of cystic endometrial hyperplasia pyometra complex in the bitch, 57 (2002) 2271 Immobilization Birth of normal calves after intracytoplasmic sperm injection of bovine oocytes: a methodological approach, 57 (2002) 1013 Immunohistochemistry Characterization of PH-20 in canine spermatozoa and testis, 57 (2002) 977 Immunohistochemical detection of androgen receptors in the canine uterus throughout the estrus cycle, 57 (2002) 2203 Possible role for insulin-like growth factor-I in the pathogenesis of cystic endometrial hyperplasia pyometra complex in the bitch, 57 (2002) 2271 Implantation Oral administration of pharmacological doses of Vitamins C and E reduces reproductive fitness and impairs the ovarian and uterine functions of female mice, 57 (2002) 1539 Reproductive toxicity and infertility effect of Ferula hormonis extracts in mice, 57 (2002) 2247

Hypertonic extenders Cryopreservation and post-thawed fertility of ram semen frozen in different trehalose concentrations, 57 (2002) 1801

In vitro Effects of acetoacetate and D-b-hydroxybutyrate on bovine in vitro embryo development in serumfree medium, 57 (2002) 1551 In vitro culture of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) preantral follicles, 57 (2002) 1839 In vitro maturation, fertilization and development of domestic cat oocytes recovered from ovaries collected at three stages of the reproductive cycle, 57 (2002) 2289

ICM Prevalence of apoptosis and inner cell allocation in bovine embryos cultured under different oxygen

In vitro embryo production In vitro embryo production in buffalo species: state of the art, 57 (2002) 237

8-Hydroxy-20 -deoxyguanosine Spontaneous oxidative DNA damage in bovine retained and nonretained placental membranes, 57 (2002) 1929

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In vitro fertilization Effects of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I on development of in vitro derived bovine embryos, 57 (2002) 895 In vitro fertilizing capacity and chromatin condensation of deep frozen boar semen packaged in 0.5 and 5 ml straws, 57 (2002) 2119 In vitro maturation Effect of co-culture with theca interna on nuclear maturation of horse oocytes with low meiotic competence, and subsequent fusion and activation rates after nuclear transfer, 57 (2002) 1005 The ploidy of in vitro matured bovine oocytes is related to the diameter, 57 (2002) 1303 Effect of holding at room temperature on initial chromatin configuration and in vitro maturation rate of equine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1973 In vitro production Microfluidic technology for assisted reproduction, 57 (2002) 125 In vitro±in vivo maturation Hormonal stimulation and oocyte maturational competence in prepuberal Mediterranean Italian buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis), 57 (2002) 1877 In vivo culture Effect of in vitro and in vivo culture on embryo development from prepubertal goat IVM±IVF oocytes, 57 (2002) 1431 In vivo maturation Effects of in vivo prematuration and in vivo final maturation on developmental capacity and quality of pre-implantation embryos, 57 (2002) 5 Induced ovulation Surgical transfer of in vivo produced farmed European polecat (Mustela putorius) embryos, 57 (2002) 2167 Infection Bacteriological and epidemiological findings during examination of the uterine content of ewes with retention of fetal membranes, 57 (2002) 1809 Inhibin Mechanisms responsible for increase in circulating inhibin levels at the time of ovulation in mares, 57 (2002) 1707 Inhibin concentrations in mares with granulosa cell tumors, 57 (2002) 1885

Inhibin A Measurement of inhibin A and follicular status predict the response of ewes to superovulatory FSH treatments, 57 (2002) 1263 Inositol phosphates Second messenger systems in the action of LH and oxytocin on porcine endometrial cells in vitro, 57 (2002) 2217 Insemination Effect of preparing and loading multiple insemination guns on conception rate in two large commercial dairy herds, 57 (2002) 909 Influence of centrifugation or low extension rates prefreezing on the fertility of ram semen after cervical insemination, 57 (2002) 1781 Insulin The effect of increased dietary intake on superovulatory response to FSH in heifers, 57 (2002) 1591 Insulin-like growth factor-I Effects of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I on development of in vitro derived bovine embryos, 57 (2002) 895 Growth hormone or insulin-like growth factor-I extends longevity of equine spermatozoa in vitro, 57 (2002) 1793 Intracervical Influence of centrifugation or low extension rates prefreezing on the fertility of ram semen after cervical insemination, 57 (2002) 1781 Isolation Zebu (Bos indicus) ovarian preantral follicles: morphological characterization and development of an efficient isolation method, 57 (2002) 1467 IVC Effect of in vitro and in vivo culture on embryo development from prepubertal goat IVM±IVF oocytes, 57 (2002) 1431 IVF Blastocyst culture in human IVF: the final destination or a stop along the way?, 57 (2002) 97 In vitro production of embryos in swine, 57 (2002) 257 Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) and antiBVDV antibodies in pooled samples of follicular fluid, 57 (2002) 1219

Subject Index, Volume 57 Effect of preincubation of cryopreserved porcine epididymal sperm, 57 (2002) 1309 Effect of cumulus cell removal of in vitro matured bovine oocytes prior to in vitro fertilization on subsequent cleavage rate, 57 (2002) 1347 Selection of prepubertal goat oocytes using the brilliant cresyl blue test, 57 (2002) 1397 Effect of in vitro and in vivo culture on embryo development from prepubertal goat IVM±IVF oocytes, 57 (2002) 1431

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trations and embryo survival in sows, 57 (2002) 2063 Laparoscopy Transfer of porcine embryos through minilaparotomy, 57 (2002) 1533 Laparotomy Transfer of porcine embryos through minilaparotomy, 57 (2002) 1533

IVF medium Effect of sperm survival and CTC staining pattern on in vitro fertilization of porcine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1917

Large calves The placenta as a contributor to production of large calves, 57 (2002) 181

IVF-ET Peripheral changes in estrone sulfate concentration during the first trimester of gestation in cattle: comparison with unconjugated estrogens and relationship to fetal number, 57 (2002) 1939

Leopardus spp. Seasonal analysis of semen characteristics, serum testosterone and fecal androgens in the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), margay (L. wiedii) and tigrina (L. tigrinus), 57 (2002) 2027

IVM In vitro production of embryos in swine, 57 (2002) 257 Timing of sequential changes in cumulus cells and first polar body extrusion during in vitro maturation of buffalo oocytes, 57 (2002) 1151 Effect of glutathione synthesis stimulation during in vitro maturation of ovine oocytes on embryo development and intracellular peroxide content, 57 (2002) 1443

Leptin Leptin regulation of reproductive function and fertility, 57 (2002) 73 Impact of boar exposure on puberty attainment and breeding outcomes in gilts, 57 (2002) 2015

Ketone body Effects of acetoacetate and D-b-hydroxybutyrate on bovine in vitro embryo development in serumfree medium, 57 (2002) 1551 Kinetics of penetration Effect of sperm survival and CTC staining pattern on in vitro fertilization of porcine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1917 Lactation duration Administration of prostaglandin F2a after farrowing alters the association between lactation length and subsequent litter size in mid- or old-parity sows, 57 (2002) 837 Lactation length Effects of lactation length and an exogenous progesterone and estradiol-17b regimen during embryo attachment on endogenous steroid concen-

Leukocytes Generation of reactive oxygen species by equine neutrophils and their effect on motility of equine spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1025 LH Comparison of two Ovsynch protocols (GnRH versus LH) for fixed timed insemination in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), 57 (2002) 1421 Effects of varying levels of undegradable intake protein on endocrine and metabolic function of young post-partum beef cows, 57 (2002) 2179 Second messenger systems in the action of LH and oxytocin on porcine endometrial cells in vitro, 57 (2002) 2217 Lipid Advancements in cryopreservation of domestic animal embryos, 57 (2002) 285 Liquid semen Effect of different extenders and storage temperatures on sperm viability of liquid ram semen, 57 (2002) 823

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Litter size Litter size and piglet traits of gilts with different prolactin receptor genotypes, 57 (2002) 883 The effect of estrogen receptor genotype on litter size and placental traits at term in F2 crossbred gilts, 57 (2002) 1635 Intrauterine insemination of sows with reduced sperm numbers: results of a commercially based field trial, 57 (2002) 1683 Livestock Microfluidic technology for assisted reproduction, 57 (2002) 125 New gene transfer methods, 57 (2002) 189 ``local breeds'' Animal genetic resources in Brazil: result of five centuries of natural selection, 57 (2002) 223 Magnesium Serum calcium and magnesium concentrations and the use of a calcium±magnesium-borogluconate solution in the treatment of Friesian mares with retained placenta, 57 (2002) 941 MAPK Effect of dietary supplementation with a mixture of Vitamins C and E on fertilization of tertiary butyl hydroperoxide-treated oocytes and parthenogenetic activation in the mouse, 57 (2002) 869 Mare Uterine involution, day and variance of first postpartum ovulation in mares treated with progesterone and estradiol-17b for 1 or 2 days postpartum, 57 (2002) 989 Effect of holding at room temperature on initial chromatin configuration and in vitro maturation rate of equine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1973 Luteal blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares, 57 (2002) 2043 Uterine and ovarian blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares, 57 (2002) 2129 Mares Administration of sulpiride to anovulatory mares in winter: effects on prolactin and gonadotropin concentrations, ovarian activity, ovulation and hair shedding, 57 (2002) 963 Inhibin concentrations in mares with granulosa cell tumors, 57 (2002) 1885 Marker Serum and seminal markers in the diagnosis of

disorders of the genital tract of the dog: a minireview, 57 (2002) 1285 Maturation Microfluidic technology for assisted reproduction, 57 (2002) 125 Effect of meiotic stages and maturation protocols on bovine oocyte's resistance to cryopreservation, 57 (2002) 1095 Effect of follicular size on meiotic and developmental competence of porcine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1523 Optimization of in vitro bovine embryo production: effect of duration of maturation, length of gamete co-incubation, sperm concentration and sire, 57 (2002) 2105 Maturation media Effect of glutathione synthesis stimulation during in vitro maturation of ovine oocytes on embryo development and intracellular peroxide content, 57 (2002) 1443 Meiotic competence Effect of holding at room temperature on initial chromatin configuration and in vitro maturation rate of equine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1973 Meishan The effect of estrogen receptor genotype on litter size and placental traits at term in F2 crossbred gilts, 57 (2002) 1635 Melengesterol acetate Synchronization of estrus in beef heifers using either melengesterol acetate (MGA)/prostaglandin or MGA/Select Synch, 57 (2002) 1485 Melengestrol acetate Synchronization of estrus in virgin beef heifers using melengestrol acetate and PGF2a: an efficacy comparison of cloprostenol and dinoprost tromethamine, 57 (2002) 853 Membrane integrity Effect of different extenders and storage temperatures on sperm viability of liquid ram semen, 57 (2002) 823 Effect of centrifugation on in vitro survival of fresh diluted canine spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1669 Metritis Bacteriological and epidemiological findings during examination of the uterine content of ewes with retention of fetal membranes, 57 (2002) 1809

Subject Index, Volume 57 MGA The use of progestins in regimens for fixed-time artificial insemination in beef cattle, 57 (2002) 1049 Mice Reproductive toxicity and infertility effect of Ferula hormonis extracts in mice, 57 (2002) 2247 Microfluidic Microfluidic technology for assisted reproduction, 57 (2002) 125 Microinjection Advances in the production and propagation of transgenic goats using laparoscopic ovum pick-up and in vitro embryo production technologies, 57 (2002) 275 Factors influencing efficient production of transgenic rabbits, 57 (2002) 2237 Mini-laparotomy Transfer of porcine embryos through minilaparotomy, 57 (2002) 1533 Morphometry Morphometric characterization and classification of alpaca sperm heads using the Sperm-Class Analyzer1 computer-assisted system, 57 (2002) 1207 Motility Effect of different extenders and storage temperatures on sperm viability of liquid ram semen, 57 (2002) 823 Effect of preincubation of cryopreserved porcine epididymal sperm, 57 (2002) 1309 MPF Effect of dietary supplementation with a mixture of Vitamins C and E on fertilization of tertiary butyl hydroperoxide-treated oocytes and parthenogenetic activation in the mouse, 57 (2002) 869 ND-5 Mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms and fertility in beef cattle, 57 (2002) 1603 Nested PCR Sex determination of bovine embryo blastomeres by fluorogenic probes, 57 (2002) 2229 Neuroendocrine Leptin regulation of reproductive function and fertility, 57 (2002) 73

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Neutrophils Lochial secretions of Escherichia coli- or Arcanobacterium pyogenes-infected bovine uteri modulate the phenotype and the functional capacity of neutrophilic granulocytes, 57 (2002) 1161 Nonreturn rate Comparison of Biociphos-Plus1 and TRIS-egg yolk extender for cryopreservation of bull semen, 57 (2002) 1087 Norgestomet implant Improvement of reproductive performance in crossbred zebu anestrous primiparous cows by treatment with norgestomet implants or 96 h calf removal, 57 (2002) 1503 Nuclear maturation Pure preovulatory follicular fluid promotes in vitro maturation of in vivo aspirated equine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1765 Nuclear transfer Advances in the production and propagation of transgenic goats using laparoscopic ovum pick-up and in vitro embryo production technologies, 57 (2002) 275 Effect of co-culture with theca interna on nuclear maturation of horse oocytes with low meiotic competence, and subsequent fusion and activation rates after nuclear transfer, 57 (2002) 1005 Viable offspring derived from cryopreserved haploid rabbit parthenotes, 57 (2002) 1319 Nutrition The effect of increased dietary intake on superovulatory response to FSH in heifers, 57 (2002) 1591 Offspring Development of bovine oocytes reconstructed with different donor somatic cells with or without serum starvation, 57 (2002) 1819 oFSH Progesterone concentration as an indicator of ovarian response to superovulation in Chios ewes, 57 (2002) 1143 Oocyte In vitro spontaneous parthenogenetic activation of golden hamster oocytes, 57 (2002) 845 Effect of co-culture with theca interna on nuclear maturation of horse oocytes with low meiotic

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competence, and subsequent fusion and activation rates after nuclear transfer, 57 (2002) 1005 The ploidy of in vitro matured bovine oocytes is related to the diameter, 57 (2002) 1303 Effect of follicular size on meiotic and developmental competence of porcine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1523 Effect of holding at room temperature on initial chromatin configuration and in vitro maturation rate of equine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1973 Optimization of in vitro bovine embryo production: effect of duration of maturation, length of gamete co-incubation, sperm concentration and sire, 57 (2002) 2105 Oocyte maturation Plasminogen activator activity in cortical granules of bovine oocytes during in vitro maturation, 57 (2002) 1897 Oocyte storage The effects of oocyte storage and cumulus cell presence on canine zona penetration by domestic dog spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1123 Oocytes Effects of in vivo prematuration and in vivo final maturation on developmental capacity and quality of pre-implantation embryos, 57 (2002) 5 In vitro production of embryos in swine, 57 (2002) 257 Milk yield, energy balance, hormone, follicular and oocyte measures in early and mid-lactation Holstein cows, 57 (2002) 949 Selection of prepubertal goat oocytes using the brilliant cresyl blue test, 57 (2002) 1397 Open pulled straw Effect of meiotic stages and maturation protocols on bovine oocyte's resistance to cryopreservation, 57 (2002) 1095 Open-pulled straws Piglets born from centrifuged and vitrified early and peri-hatching blastocysts, 57 (2002) 2155 OPU Hormonal stimulation and oocyte maturational competence in prepuberal Mediterranean Italian buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis), 57 (2002) 1877 Osmolarity Effect of medium milieu on sperm penetration

and pronuclear formation of bovine oocytes matured in vitro, 57 (2002) 2093 Ovarian cysts The effect of interval from day of administration of bovine somatotropin (bST) to synchronization of ovulation and timed-insemination on conception rate of dairy cows with and without ovarian cysts, 57 (2002) 1293 Ovary Leptin regulation of reproductive function and fertility, 57 (2002) 73 Changes in ovarian function in mature beef cows grazing endophyte infected tall fescue, 57 (2002) 1733 Effect of holding at room temperature on initial chromatin configuration and in vitro maturation rate of equine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1973 Uterine and ovarian blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares, 57 (2002) 2129 Reproductive toxicity and infertility effect of Ferula hormonis extracts in mice, 57 (2002) 2247 Ovine prion protein gene (ovine PrP gene) Polymorphic distribution of the ovine prion protein (PrP) gene in scrapie-infected sheep flocks in which embryo transfer was used to circumvent the transmissions of scrapie, 57 (2002) 1865 Ovsynch The use of progestins in regimens for fixed-time artificial insemination in beef cattle, 57 (2002) 1049 Ovsynch protocol Comparison of two Ovsynch protocols (GnRH versus LH) for fixed timed insemination in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), 57 (2002) 1421 Ovulation Administration of sulpiride to anovulatory mares in winter: effects on prolactin and gonadotropin concentrations, ovarian activity, ovulation and hair shedding, 57 (2002) 963 Mechanisms responsible for increase in circulating inhibin levels at the time of ovulation in mares, 57 (2002) 1707 Papanicolaou staining of exfoliated vaginal epithelial cells facilitates the prediction of ovulation in the giant panda, 57 (2002) 1855 Ovum pick up In vitro embryo production in buffalo species: state of the art, 57 (2002) 237

Subject Index, Volume 57 Oxidative stress Generation of reactive oxygen species by equine neutrophils and their effect on motility of equine spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1025 Reactive oxygen species-mediated loss of bovine sperm motility in egg yolk Tris extender: protection by pyruvate, metal chelators and bovine liver or oviductal fluid catalase, 57 (2002) 1105 Effect of glutathione synthesis stimulation during in vitro maturation of ovine oocytes on embryo development and intracellular peroxide content, 57 (2002) 1443 Spontaneous oxidative DNA damage in bovine retained and nonretained placental membranes, 57 (2002) 1929 Oxytocin Second messenger systems in the action of LH and oxytocin on porcine endometrial cells in vitro, 57 (2002) 2217 Parity Administration of prostaglandin F2a after farrowing alters the association between lactation length and subsequent litter size in mid- or old-parity sows, 57 (2002) 837 Parthenogenetic activation Effect of dietary supplementation with a mixture of Vitamins C and E on fertilization of tertiary butyl hydroperoxide-treated oocytes and parthenogenetic activation in the mouse, 57 (2002) 869 Parthenogenotes Analysis of DNA fragmentation of in vitro cultured bovine blastocysts using TUNEL, 57 (2002) 2193 Parturition Ultrasonic cervimetry to study the dilatation of the caudal cervix of the cow at parturition, 57 (2002) 1989 PCR±RFLP Mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms and fertility in beef cattle, 57 (2002) 1603 Penis Ultrasound-guided injection of contrast medium into the crus penis for diagnosis of erection failure in bulls, 57 (2002) 1199 PGF2a Synchronization of estrus in virgin beef heifers

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using melengestrol acetate and PGF2a: an efficacy comparison of cloprostenol and dinoprost tromethamine, 57 (2002) 853 Phospholipase Seasonal variation of goat seminal plasma proteins, 57 (2002) 1035 Piezo Birth of normal calves after intracytoplasmic sperm injection of bovine oocytes: a methodological approach, 57 (2002) 1013 Pig In vitro production of embryos in swine, 57 (2002) 257 Effect of preincubation of cryopreserved porcine epididymal sperm, 57 (2002) 1309 Transfer of porcine embryos through minilaparotomy, 57 (2002) 1533 The effect of estrogen receptor genotype on litter size and placental traits at term in F2 crossbred gilts, 57 (2002) 1635 Piglets born from centrifuged and vitrified early and peri-hatching blastocysts, 57 (2002) 2155 Second messenger systems in the action of LH and oxytocin on porcine endometrial cells in vitro, 57 (2002) 2217 Piglets Piglets born from centrifuged and vitrified early and peri-hatching blastocysts, 57 (2002) 2155 Pigs Litter size and piglet traits of gilts with different prolactin receptor genotypes, 57 (2002) 883 Piglet and placental traits at term in relation to the estrogen receptor genotype in gilts, 57 (2002) 1651 Placenta Litter size and piglet traits of gilts with different prolactin receptor genotypes, 57 (2002) 883 The effect of estrogen receptor genotype on litter size and placental traits at term in F2 crossbred gilts, 57 (2002) 1635 Piglet and placental traits at term in relation to the estrogen receptor genotype in gilts, 57 (2002) 1651 Spontaneous oxidative DNA damage in bovine retained and nonretained placental membranes, 57 (2002) 1929 Placental membranes The placenta as a contributor to production of large calves, 57 (2002) 181

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Plasminogen activator Plasminogen activator activity in cortical granules of bovine oocytes during in vitro maturation, 57 (2002) 1897 Polar body Timing of sequential changes in cumulus cells and first polar body extrusion during in vitro maturation of buffalo oocytes, 57 (2002) 1151 Polymerase chain reaction Collection frequency affects percent Y-chromosome bearing sperm, sperm head area and quality of bovine ejaculates, 57 (2002) 1327 Polyspermy Effect of sperm survival and CTC staining pattern on in vitro fertilization of porcine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1917 Ponies Herding and snaking by the harem stallion in domestic herds, 57 (2002) 2139 Porcine Involvement of steroid hormones on in vitro maturation of pig oocytes, 57 (2002) 811 In vitro fertilizing capacity and chromatin condensation of deep frozen boar semen packaged in 0.5 and 5 ml straws, 57 (2002) 2119 Postpartum Uterine involution, day and variance of first postpartum ovulation in mares treated with progesterone and estradiol-17b for 1 or 2 days postpartum, 57 (2002) 989 Post-partum anestrus Effects of varying levels of undegradable intake protein on endocrine and metabolic function of young post-partum beef cows, 57 (2002) 2179

Precocious collection Effect of precocious collection on semen output and quality in young Holstein bulls, 57 (2002) 1511 Pregnancy Correlation between the age of the conceptus and various ultrasonographic measurements during the first 30 days of pregnancy in domestic cats (Felis catus), 57 (2002) 1981 Transrectal Doppler sonography of uterine blood flow in cows during pregnancy, 57 (2002) 2053 Pregnancy rates for Grade 2 embryos following administration of synthetic GnRH at the time of transfer in embryo-recipient cattle, 57 (2002) 2083 Pregnancy loss Factors affecting pregnancy loss from gestation Day 38 to 90 in lactating dairy cows from a single herd, 57 (2002) 1251 Preincubation Effect of preincubation of cryopreserved porcine epididymal sperm, 57 (2002) 1309 Prematuration Effects of in vivo prematuration and in vivo final maturation on developmental capacity and quality of pre-implantation embryos, 57 (2002) 5 Prepubertal Selection of prepubertal goat oocytes using the brilliant cresyl blue test, 57 (2002) 1397 Effect of in vitro and in vivo culture on embryo development from prepubertal goat IVM±IVF oocytes, 57 (2002) 1431 Primiparous cows Improvement of reproductive performance in crossbred zebu anestrous primiparous cows by treatment with norgestomet implants or 96 h calf removal, 57 (2002) 1503

Power Doppler sonography Luteal blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares, 57 (2002) 2043

pro-aC Mechanisms responsible for increase in circulating inhibin levels at the time of ovulation in mares, 57 (2002) 1707

Preantral follicles Zebu (Bos indicus) ovarian preantral follicles: morphological characterization and development of an efficient isolation method, 57 (2002) 1467 In vitro culture of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) preantral follicles, 57 (2002) 1839

Progesterone The control of follicular wave development for self-appointed embryo transfer programs in cattle, 57 (2002) 53 Involvement of steroid hormones on in vitro maturation of pig oocytes, 57 (2002) 811

Subject Index, Volume 57 Milk yield, energy balance, hormone, follicular and oocyte measures in early and mid-lactation Holstein cows, 57 (2002) 949 Progesterone concentration as an indicator of ovarian response to superovulation in Chios ewes, 57 (2002) 1143 Effect of cumulus cell removal of in vitro matured bovine oocytes prior to in vitro fertilization on subsequent cleavage rate, 57 (2002) 1347 Relation between progesterone concentrations during the early luteal phase and follicular dynamics in goats, 57 (2002) 1411 Embryo recovery and pregnancy rates after the delay of ovulation and fixed time insemination in superstimulated beef cows, 57 (2002) 1625 Estrogen and progesterone receptor content in the pituitary gland and uterus of progesterone-primed and gonadotropin releasing hormone-treated anestrous ewes, 57 (2002) 1719 Luteal blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares, 57 (2002) 2043 Effects of lactation length and an exogenous progesterone and estradiol-17b regimen during embryo attachment on endogenous steroid concentrations and embryo survival in sows, 57 (2002) 2063 Uterine and ovarian blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares, 57 (2002) 2129 Repeat breeding in dairy heifers: follicular dynamics and estrous cycle characteristics in relation to sexual hormone patterns, 57 (2002) 2257 Progesterone and estrogen Uterine involution, day and variance of first postpartum ovulation in mares treated with progesterone and estradiol-17b for 1 or 2 days postpartum, 57 (2002) 989 Progestins The use of progestins in regimens for fixed-time artificial insemination in beef cattle, 57 (2002) 1049 Prolactin Administration of sulpiride to anovulatory mares in winter: effects on prolactin and gonadotropin concentrations, ovarian activity, ovulation and hair shedding, 57 (2002) 963 Prolactin receptor gene Litter size and piglet traits of gilts with different prolactin receptor genotypes, 57 (2002) 883 Pronuclei Effect of medium milieu on sperm penetration

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and pronuclear formation of bovine oocytes matured in vitro, 57 (2002) 2093 Prostaglandin Myometrial activity around estrus in sows: spontaneous activity and effects of estrogens, cloprostenol, seminal plasma and clenbuterol, 57 (2002) 1563 Prostate Serum and seminal markers in the diagnosis of disorders of the genital tract of the dog: a minireview, 57 (2002) 1285 Puberty Litter size and piglet traits of gilts with different prolactin receptor genotypes, 57 (2002) 883 Impact of boar exposure on puberty attainment and breeding outcomes in gilts, 57 (2002) 2015 Quality Effect of follicular size on meiotic and developmental competence of porcine oocytes, 57 (2002) 1523 Rabbits Viable offspring derived from cryopreserved haploid rabbit parthenotes, 57 (2002) 1319 Rainbow trout Androgenesis in rainbow trout using cryopreserved spermatozoa: the effect of processing and biological factors, 57 (2002) 1229 Ram Effect of different extenders and storage temperatures on sperm viability of liquid ram semen, 57 (2002) 823 Influence of centrifugation or low extension rates prefreezing on the fertility of ram semen after cervical insemination, 57 (2002) 1781 Testosterone secretion and semen plasma enzyme activity in rams with genital pathology stimulated with GnRH, 57 (2002) 1907 Ram semen Cryopreservation and post-thawed fertility of ram semen frozen in different trehalose concentrations, 57 (2002) 1801 Receptor Estrogen and progesterone receptor content in the pituitary gland and uterus of progesterone-primed

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and gonadotropin releasing hormone-treated anestrous ewes, 57 (2002) 1719 Recipient age Factors influencing efficient production of transgenic rabbits, 57 (2002) 2237 Refrigeration Recovery of motile, membrane-intact spermatozoa from canine epididymides stored for 8 days at 4 8C, 57 (2002) 1179 Repeat breeding Repeat breeding in dairy heifers: follicular dynamics and estrous cycle characteristics in relation to sexual hormone patterns, 57 (2002) 2257 Reproduction Physiological classification of anovulatory conditions in cattle, 57 (2002) 21 Gonadal sperm reserve in purebred Landrace and Large White boars of high average daily gain, 57 (2002) 859 Seasonal variation of goat seminal plasma proteins, 57 (2002) 1035 Androgenesis in rainbow trout using cryopreserved spermatozoa: the effect of processing and biological factors, 57 (2002) 1229 Reproductive biotechnology Androgenesis in rainbow trout using cryopreserved spermatozoa: the effect of processing and biological factors, 57 (2002) 1229 Reproductive cycle stage In vitro maturation, fertilization and development of domestic cat oocytes recovered from ovaries collected at three stages of the reproductive cycle, 57 (2002) 2289 Reproductive fitness Oral administration of pharmacological doses of Vitamins C and E reduces reproductive fitness and impairs the ovarian and uterine functions of female mice, 57 (2002) 1539 Reproductive performance Reproductive performance of Friesian mares after retained placenta and manual removal of the placenta, 57 (2002) 923 Research Computer assisted semen analyzers in andrology research and veterinary practice, 57 (2002) 149

Retained placenta Reproductive performance of Friesian mares after retained placenta and manual removal of the placenta, 57 (2002) 923 Serum calcium and magnesium concentrations and the use of a calcium±magnesium-borogluconate solution in the treatment of Friesian mares with retained placenta, 57 (2002) 941 Scrapie Polymorphic distribution of the ovine prion protein (PrP) gene in scrapie-infected sheep flocks in which embryo transfer was used to circumvent the transmissions of scrapie, 57 (2002) 1865 Seasonality Seasonal analysis of semen characteristics, serum testosterone and fecal androgens in the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), margay (L. wiedii) and tigrina (L. tigrinus), 57 (2002) 2027 Semen Effect of preparing and loading multiple insemination guns on conception rate in two large commercial dairy herds, 57 (2002) 909 Comparison of extenders, dilution ratios and theophylline addition on the function of cryopreserved walleye semen, 57 (2002) 1061 Reactive oxygen species-mediated loss of bovine sperm motility in egg yolk Tris extender: protection by pyruvate, metal chelators and bovine liver or oviductal fluid catalase, 57 (2002) 1105 Effect of storage time and temperature on stallion sperm DNA and fertility, 57 (2002) 1135 Serum and seminal markers in the diagnosis of disorders of the genital tract of the dog: a minireview, 57 (2002) 1285 Effect of precocious collection on semen output and quality in young Holstein bulls, 57 (2002) 1511 Effect of centrifugation on in vitro survival of fresh diluted canine spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1669 Adjusting the number of spermatozoa in ministraws by determination of the operative volume of bovine semen, 57 (2002) 1743 ``semen cryopreservation'' Animal genetic resources in Brazil: result of five centuries of natural selection, 57 (2002) 223 Seminal plasma Current status of sperm cryopreservation: why isn't it better?, 57 (2002) 327 Myometrial activity around estrus in sows: spontaneous activity and effects of estrogens,

Subject Index, Volume 57 cloprostenol, seminal plasma and clenbuterol, 57 (2002) 1563 Serum Serum and seminal markers in the diagnosis of disorders of the genital tract of the dog: a minireview, 57 (2002) 1285 Sex ratio Collection frequency affects percent Y-chromosome bearing sperm, sperm head area and quality of bovine ejaculates, 57 (2002) 1327 Sex steroids Immunohistochemical detection of androgen receptors in the canine uterus throughout the estrus cycle, 57 (2002) 2203 Sexing Sex determination of bovine embryo blastomeres by fluorogenic probes, 57 (2002) 2229 Sheep reproduction Progesterone concentration as an indicator of ovarian response to superovulation in Chios ewes, 57 (2002) 1143 Bacteriological and epidemiological findings during examination of the uterine content of ewes with retention of fetal membranes, 57 (2002) 1809 Size The ploidy of in vitro matured bovine oocytes is related to the diameter, 57 (2002) 1303 Small cats Seasonal analysis of semen characteristics, serum testosterone and fecal androgens in the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), margay (L. wiedii) and tigrina (L. tigrinus), 57 (2002) 2027 Snaking Herding and snaking by the harem stallion in domestic herds, 57 (2002) 2139 Somatic cell Xenonuclear transplantation of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) fetal and adult somatic cell nuclei into bovine (Bos indicus) oocyte cytoplasm and their subsequent development, 57 (2002) 1829 Somatic cell nuclear transfer Development of bovine oocytes reconstructed with different donor somatic cells with or without serum starvation, 57 (2002) 1819

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Sow Effects of lactation length and an exogenous progesterone and estradiol-17b regimen during embryo attachment on endogenous steroid concentrations and embryo survival in sows, 57 (2002) 2063 Sows Administration of prostaglandin F2a after farrowing alters the association between lactation length and subsequent litter size in mid- or old-parity sows, 57 (2002) 837 Myometrial activity around estrus in sows: spontaneous activity and effects of estrogens, cloprostenol, seminal plasma and clenbuterol, 57 (2002) 1563 Sperm Current status of sperm cryopreservation: why isn't it better?, 57 (2002) 327 Gonadal sperm reserve in purebred Landrace and Large White boars of high average daily gain, 57 (2002) 859 Characterization of PH-20 in canine spermatozoa and testis, 57 (2002) 977 Sperm antigens Sperm antigenicity shared in five vertebrate classes, 57 (2002) 1073 Sperm chromatin Effect of storage time and temperature on stallion sperm DNA and fertility, 57 (2002) 1135 In vitro fertilizing capacity and chromatin condensation of deep frozen boar semen packaged in 0.5 and 5 ml straws, 57 (2002) 2119 Sperm function Seasonal variation of goat seminal plasma proteins, 57 (2002) 1035 Sperm granuloma Testosterone secretion and semen plasma enzyme activity in rams with genital pathology stimulated with GnRH, 57 (2002) 1907 Sperm motility Low density lipoproteins extracted from hen egg yolk by an easy method: cryoprotective effect on frozen±thawed bull semen, 57 (2002) 1695 Sperm penetration Optimization of in vitro bovine embryo production: effect of duration of maturation, length of

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gamete co-incubation, sperm concentration and sire, 57 (2002) 2105

straws by determination of the operative volume of bovine semen, 57 (2002) 1743

Spermatozoa Generation of reactive oxygen species by equine neutrophils and their effect on motility of equine spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1025 Comparison of extenders, dilution ratios and theophylline addition on the function of cryopreserved walleye semen, 57 (2002) 1061 Effect of storage time and temperature on stallion sperm DNA and fertility, 57 (2002) 1135 Morphometric characterization and classification of alpaca sperm heads using the Sperm-Class Analyzer1 computer-assisted system, 57 (2002) 1207 Androgenesis in rainbow trout using cryopreserved spermatozoa: the effect of processing and biological factors, 57 (2002) 1229 Capacitation and acrosomal exocytosis are enhanced by incubation of stallion spermatozoa in a commercial semen extender, 57 (2002) 1493

Substrate PAGE Characterization of PH-20 in canine spermatozoa and testis, 57 (2002) 977

Spermatozoa and equine Growth hormone or insulin-like growth factor-I extends longevity of equine spermatozoa in vitro, 57 (2002) 1793 Sperm-Class Analyzer1 Morphometric characterization and classification of alpaca sperm heads using the Sperm-Class Analyzer1 computer-assisted system, 57 (2002) 1207 Stallion Effect of storage time and temperature on stallion sperm DNA and fertility, 57 (2002) 1135 Capacitation and acrosomal exocytosis are enhanced by incubation of stallion spermatozoa in a commercial semen extender, 57 (2002) 1493 Starvation Development of bovine oocytes reconstructed with different donor somatic cells with or without serum starvation, 57 (2002) 1819 Storage Effect of different extenders and storage temperatures on sperm viability of liquid ram semen, 57 (2002) 823 Straw Adjusting the number of spermatozoa in mini-

Suffolk Polymorphic distribution of the ovine prion protein (PrP) gene in scrapie-infected sheep flocks in which embryo transfer was used to circumvent the transmissions of scrapie, 57 (2002) 1865 Sulpiride Administration of sulpiride to anovulatory mares in winter: effects on prolactin and gonadotropin concentrations, ovarian activity, ovulation and hair shedding, 57 (2002) 963 Superovulation The control of follicular wave development for self-appointed embryo transfer programs in cattle, 57 (2002) 53 Progesterone concentration as an indicator of ovarian response to superovulation in Chios ewes, 57 (2002) 1143 Measurement of inhibin A and follicular status predict the response of ewes to superovulatory FSH treatments, 57 (2002) 1263 Bovine somatotropin increases embryonic development in superovulated cows and improves posttransfer pregnancy rates when given to lactating recipient cows, 57 (2002) 1371 The effect of increased dietary intake on superovulatory response to FSH in heifers, 57 (2002) 1591 Embryo recovery and pregnancy rates after the delay of ovulation and fixed time insemination in superstimulated beef cows, 57 (2002) 1625 Superoxide dismutase Reactive oxygen species-mediated loss of bovine sperm motility in egg yolk Tris extender: protection by pyruvate, metal chelators and bovine liver or oviductal fluid catalase, 57 (2002) 1105 Swine Intrauterine insemination of sows with reduced sperm numbers: results of a commercially based field trial, 57 (2002) 1683 B-mode ultrasonographic examination of the accessory sex glands of boars, 57 (2002) 2003

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Synchronization Environmental, genetic and social factors affecting the expression of estrus in beef cows, 57 (2002) 1357

Timed insemination Comparison of two Ovsynch protocols (GnRH versus LH) for fixed timed insemination in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), 57 (2002) 1421

Synchronization of ovulation The effect of interval from day of administration of bovine somatotropin (bST) to synchronization of ovulation and timed-insemination on conception rate of dairy cows with and without ovarian cysts, 57 (2002) 1293

Timed-insemination The effect of interval from day of administration of bovine somatotropin (bST) to synchronization of ovulation and timed-insemination on conception rate of dairy cows with and without ovarian cysts, 57 (2002) 1293

Teat number Litter size and piglet traits of gilts with different prolactin receptor genotypes, 57 (2002) 883 Testicular degeneration Testosterone secretion and semen plasma enzyme activity in rams with genital pathology stimulated with GnRH, 57 (2002) 1907 Testicular function Seasonal analysis of semen characteristics, serum testosterone and fecal androgens in the ocelot (Leopardus pardalis), margay (L. wiedii) and tigrina (L. tigrinus), 57 (2002) 2027 Testis Gonadal sperm reserve in purebred Landrace and Large White boars of high average daily gain, 57 (2002) 859 Testosterone Involvement of steroid hormones on in vitro maturation of pig oocytes, 57 (2002) 811 Testosterone secretion and semen plasma enzyme activity in rams with genital pathology stimulated with GnRH, 57 (2002) 1907 Thawing Effect of preparing and loading multiple insemination guns on conception rate in two large commercial dairy herds, 57 (2002) 909

Transgenic New gene transfer methods, 57 (2002) 189 Advances in the production and propagation of transgenic goats using laparoscopic ovum pick-up and in vitro embryo production technologies, 57 (2002) 275 Transgenic rabbits Factors influencing efficient production of transgenic rabbits, 57 (2002) 2237 Trehalose Cryopreservation and post-thawed fertility of ram semen frozen in different trehalose concentrations, 57 (2002) 1801 TUNEL Analysis of DNA fragmentation of in vitro cultured bovine blastocysts using TUNEL, 57 (2002) 2193 Twins Factors affecting pregnancy loss from gestation Day 38 to 90 in lactating dairy cows from a single herd, 57 (2002) 1251 Ultrarapid cooling Effect of meiotic stages and maturation protocols on bovine oocyte's resistance to cryopreservation, 57 (2002) 1095

Theca interna Effect of co-culture with theca interna on nuclear maturation of horse oocytes with low meiotic competence, and subsequent fusion and activation rates after nuclear transfer, 57 (2002) 1005

Ultrasonic cervimetry Ultrasonic cervimetry to study the dilatation of the caudal cervix of the cow at parturition, 57 (2002) 1989

Time Timing of sequential changes in cumulus cells and first polar body extrusion during in vitro maturation of buffalo oocytes, 57 (2002) 1151

Ultrasonography Relation between progesterone concentrations during the early luteal phase and follicular dynamics in goats, 57 (2002) 1411

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Ultrasound Ultrasound-guided injection of contrast medium into the crus penis for diagnosis of erection failure in bulls, 57 (2002) 1199 Correlation between the age of the conceptus and various ultrasonographic measurements during the first 30 days of pregnancy in domestic cats (Felis catus), 57 (2002) 1981

Vitrification Advancements in cryopreservation of domestic animal embryos, 57 (2002) 285 Effect of meiotic stages and maturation protocols on bovine oocyte's resistance to cryopreservation, 57 (2002) 1095 Piglets born from centrifuged and vitrified early and peri-hatching blastocysts, 57 (2002) 2155

Ultrastructure Zebu (Bos indicus) ovarian preantral follicles: morphological characterization and development of an efficient isolation method, 57 (2002) 1467

Volume Adjusting the number of spermatozoa in ministraws by determination of the operative volume of bovine semen, 57 (2002) 1743

Undegradable intake protein Effects of varying levels of undegradable intake protein on endocrine and metabolic function of young post-partum beef cows, 57 (2002) 2179 Uterine activity Myometrial activity around estrus in sows: spontaneous activity and effects of estrogens, cloprostenol, seminal plasma and clenbuterol, 57 (2002) 1563 Uterine artery Transrectal Doppler sonography of uterine blood flow in cows during pregnancy, 57 (2002) 2053 Uterine involution Uterine involution, day and variance of first postpartum ovulation in mares treated with progesterone and estradiol-17b for 1 or 2 days postpartum, 57 (2002) 989 Uterus Oral administration of pharmacological doses of Vitamins C and E reduces reproductive fitness and impairs the ovarian and uterine functions of female mice, 57 (2002) 1539 Uterine and ovarian blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares, 57 (2002) 2129 Immunohistochemical detection of androgen receptors in the canine uterus throughout the estrus cycle, 57 (2002) 2203 Vaginal cytology Papanicolaou staining of exfoliated vaginal epithelial cells facilitates the prediction of ovulation in the giant panda, 57 (2002) 1855 Veterinary practice Computer assisted semen analyzers in andrology research and veterinary practice, 57 (2002) 149

Xenonuclear transplantation Xenonuclear transplantation of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) fetal and adult somatic cell nuclei into bovine (Bos indicus) oocyte cytoplasm and their subsequent development, 57 (2002) 1829 Yearling bulls Effect of precocious collection on semen output and quality in young Holstein bulls, 57 (2002) 1511 Yolk LDL Low density lipoproteins extracted from hen egg yolk by an easy method: cryoprotective effect on frozen±thawed bull semen, 57 (2002) 1695 Zebu Environmental, genetic and social factors affecting the expression of estrus in beef cows, 57 (2002) 1357 Zebu cow Zebu (Bos indicus) ovarian preantral follicles: morphological characterization and development of an efficient isolation method, 57 (2002) 1467 ZFX/ZFY Sex determination of bovine embryo blastomeres by fluorogenic probes, 57 (2002) 2229 Zona penetration assay The effects of oocyte storage and cumulus cell presence on canine zona penetration by domestic dog spermatozoa, 57 (2002) 1123 Zona-binding Recovery of motile, membrane-intact spermatozoa from canine epididymides stored for 8 days at 4 8C, 57 (2002) 1179