Pregnancy-associated glycoproteins and pregnancy wastage in cattle.
Accurate diagnosis of non-pregnancy and prompt re-enlistment of "non-pregnant" cattle into an appropriate breeding protocol are essential components of successful reproductive programs. Various methods aimed at improving detection of pregnancy and identification of non-pregnant cows earlier and more accurately are the focus of previous review articles and beyond the scope of this manuscript. Recently, the ability to measure pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAGs) in cattle has changed how pregnancy and, more importantly, non-pregnancy are detected. This presentation provides an overview of current research on the pregnancy-associated glycoprotein family, and how these glycoproteins might be utilized as indicators of pregnancy wastage in cattle.
Whitlock
B K
BK
Department of Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA. whitlbk@vetmed.auburn.edu
Maxwell
H S
HS
D000034:Abortion, Veterinary / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D011247:Pregnancy; D011257:Pregnancy Proteins / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*
D011257:Pregnancy Proteins