Comparative aspects of follicular development, follicular and oocyte maturation and ovulation in cattle and pigs

Authors
Kanitz, W Brussow, KP Becker, F Torner, H Schneider, F Kubelka, M Tomek, W
Citation
W. Kanitz et al., Comparative aspects of follicular development, follicular and oocyte maturation and ovulation in cattle and pigs, ARCH TIER, 44, 2001, pp. 9-23
Citations number
89
Categorie Soggetti
Animal Sciences
Journal title
ARCHIV FUR TIERZUCHT-ARCHIVES OF ANIMAL BREEDING
ISSN journal
00039438 → ACNP
Volume
44
Year of publication
2001
Pages
9 - 23
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9438(2001)44:<9:CAOFDF>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
The paper describes comperatively aspects of oogenesis and folliculogenesis , oocyte and follicular growth in cattle and pigs. Moreover, gonadotropin d ependent regulatory processes of the wave like pattern of follicular growth are discussed in both species as well as functional and morphological chan ges during oocyte maturation. Finally, time dependent processes after occur rence of spontaneous or GnRH induced LH surge are discussed.