In vitro Maturation of Cuniculus paca Oocytes Recovered by Laparoscopic Ovum Pick-Up (LAPOPU)

The aim of this study was to establish optimal hormonal protocols for recovery of oocytes in Cuniculus paca (spotted paca) for in vitro maturation. We hypothesized that gonadotropin treatments would induce greater ovarian stimulation, oocyte recovery and in vitro oocyte maturation than untreated animals. Eight healthy adult females were subjected to each of four treatments to stimulate ovarian follicular growth. All females were subjected to a short estrus synchronization protocol, adapted from studies in small ruminants using a single dose of 45 mg of injectable progesterone. [...]