Abstract
This study investigated the effect of high dry matter intake (Flushing) on the superovulatory response of crossbred Nelore x Simmental cows. Fourteen non-lactating cows, with a mean body condition score (BCS) of 4.0 (scale from 1 to 5) were randomly assigned into two groups (Maintenance=M or Flushing=F). Seven days prior to onset of superovulation (SOV) until the last day of treatment with FSH, group F cows were fed a diet to achieve 180% of maintenance. Group M cows were fed a maintenance diet. Seven days after AI, embryos were collected and evaluated. Forty days later, the treatment groups were inverted and another SOV was realized. Variables were compared by paired t test and data are presented as mean ± SEM. The number of recruited (19.6±1.8 and 16.4±2.0) and ovulated (15.0±1.6 and 13.0±1.6) follicles detected by ultrasonography did not differ between the M and F groups, respectively (P>0.10). However, the total number of embryos/ova (14.1±2.3 and 9.5±1.5) and the number of viable embryos (10.1±2.1 and 6.7±1.5) recovered were greater in group M (P KEY WORDS: Bovine, embryo, nutrition, superovulation.
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