Global proteomic analysis of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) saliva at different stages of estrous cycle using high throughput mass spectrometry

Accurate and efficient detection of estrus is one of the major constraints for exploitation of the production potential of buffalo owing to its poor manifestation of estrus signs, seasonal differences in expression and higher incidences of silent estrus (29%). The current study focused on identification of estrus specific candidate proteins in saliva of buffaloes. Estrus was detected based on behavioral signs in response to the teaser and changes in reproductive organs and confirmed by per-rectal examination, trans-rectal USG of reproductive organs, cervico-vaginal mucus characteristics and blood serum progesterone estimation.

Source: Theriogenology - January 9, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: N.G. Shashikumar, R.K. Baithalu, S. Bathla, S.A. Ali, P. Rawat, A. Kumaresan, S. Kumar, B.R. Maharana, G. Singh, D.S. Puneeth Kumar, S.K. Singh, S.S. Lathwal, L. Jaiswal, T.K. Mohanty, A.K. Mohanty Source Type: research