›› 2019, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (4): 1101-1107.doi: 10.16431/j.cnki.1671-7236.2019.04.017

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The Variations and Correlation Analysis of Saliva Reproduction Hormones and Crystallization Patterns During Estrus Cycle in Buffaloes

JIA Yinhai1, LI Fangfang2, JIANG Shiqiang3, LI Ming2, XU Wenwen1, WANG Guoli2, PAN Nengqing3, YANG Xiurong1, JIANG Hesheng1   

  1. 1. College of Animal Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China;
    2. Guangxi Work Station of Livestock & Poultry Breed Improvement, Nanning 530021, China;
    3. Guangxi Buffalo Husbandry Investment Co., Ltd., Nanning 530003, China
  • Received:2018-09-07 Online:2019-04-20 Published:2019-04-22

Abstract:

The aim of the experiment was to explore the buffalo estrus and provide theoretical references for buffalo production by studying the change laws of estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) concentrations during estrus cycle of salivary and serum,investigating the salivary ferning and the development of ovaries in buffalo.The concentrations of E2 and P4 were determined by the enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in estrus cycle,and the correlation between the serum and saliva hormones were analyzed.The results show that the concentrations of E2 and P4 varied fluctuantly.The concentration of saliva P4 was maintained from 6.50 to 7.10 ng/mL at the beginning of estrus,and reached 11.09 ng/mL at 13 d of estrus,then fell fast.The concentration of saliva E2 had two peaks,respectively at 3-5 d (178.53 pg/mL) and 14-17 d (179.10 pg/mL) of estrus.The change trends of E2 and P4 levels in salivary and serum had the same change trends,the concentrations of salivary P4 and E2 had significant correlations with that in serum (P<0.05),while the salivary E2 concentration also had a extremely significant correlation with the salivary P4 concentration (P<0.01).Saliva showed a typical fern-like crystallization patterns at 0 d of estrus,with significantly lower fractal dimension values compared with the other days of estrus (P<0.05).The results were also showed the basic synchronization between saliva crystallization and ovarian follicle.In conclusion,saliva crystallization could be used as a reliable index for monitoring estrus and predicting ovulation in buffalo.

Key words: buffalo; reproduction hormones; salivary crystallization

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