Frontiers in Animal Science (Jul 2022)

Applied Use of Doppler Ultrasonography in Bovine Reproduction

  • Pedro L. P. Fontes,
  • Nicola Oosthuizen,
  • Nicola Oosthuizen

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2022.912854
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3

Abstract

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The use of Doppler ultrasonography to quantify blood vascularization in reproductive organs has increased over the past decade. Doppler technology has predominantly been explored in research settings to evaluate uterine blood flow and to assess follicular and luteal blood perfusion. Recent research has also explored the use of Doppler technology in applied reproductive management for both the beef and dairy industries and has focused on the use of luteal color Doppler ultrasonography to evaluate embryo transfer recipients and perform early pregnancy diagnosis. Although significant progress has been made and current literature indicates a strong potential for the applied use of Doppler ultrasonography to increase reproductive efficiency in the cattle industry, uptake of this technology is still currently limited. This review summarizes the recent developments in the applied use of color Doppler ultrasonography for reproductive management in both beef and dairy cattle herds.

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