Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 129-129, July/September, 2012 From the SBTE President Pietro S. Baruselli

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 130-132, July/September, 2012 From the SBTE scientific committee chair Mario Binelli, PhD

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 133-138, July/September, 2012 Impact of using artificial insemination on the multiplication of high genetic merit beef cattle in Brazil J.B.S. Ferraz, J.P. Eler, F.M. Rezende

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 139-152, July/September, 2012 History, evolution and perspectives of timed artificial insemination programs in Brazil P.S. Baruselli, J.N.S. Sales, R.V. Sala, L.M. Vieira, M.F. Sá Filho

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 153-165, July/September, 2012 Bovine semen quality control in artificial insemination centers P. Vincent, S.L. Underwood, C. Dolbec, N. Bouchard, T. Kroetsch, P. Blondin

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 166-172, July/September, 2012 Developmental aspects of early pregnancy in mares C. Meira, J.C. Ferreira, E.S.M. Silva, F.S. Ignácio

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 173-181, July/September, 2012 Monitoring of the last third of gestation and peripartum disorders C.B. Fernandes

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 182-187, July/September, 2012 Newborn adaptations and healthcare throughout the first age of the foal B.R. Curcio, C.E.W. Nogueira

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 188-194, July/September, 2012 Practical aspects for implementing in vitro embryo production and cloning programs in sheep and goats H. Baldassarre

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 195-200, July/September, 2012 From cattle to sheep: a view of the difficulties and success of commercial in vitro production of sheep embryos J.C.B. Silva, W.K. Okabe, A.S. Traldi

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 201-204, July/September, 2012 Preservation of wild feline semen by freeze-drying: experimental model L.C.O. Magalhães, C.M. Melo-Oña, M.J. Sudano, D.M. Paschoal, L.F. Crocomo, C.L. Ackermann, F.C. Landim-Alvarenga, M.D. Lopes

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 205-209, July/September, 2012 Oocyte maturation in bitches L.M.C. Pereira, S.D. Bicudo, M.D. Lopes

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 210-216, July/September, 2012 IETS statement on worldwide ET statistics for 2010 B. Stroud, H. Callesen

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 217-222, July/September, 2012 Research in animal reproduction: Quo vadimus? B.D. Murphy

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 223-230, July/September, 2012 Equine chorionic gonadotropin: an enigmatic but essential tool B.D. Murphy

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 231-241, July/September, 2012 Positive and negative effects of progesterone during timed AI protocols in lactating dairy cattle M.C. Wiltbank, A.H. Souza, J.O. Giordano, A.B. Nascimento, J.M. Vasconcelos, M.H.C. Pereira, P.M. Fricke, R.S. Surjus, F.C.S. Zinsly, P.D. Carvalho, R.W. Bender, R. Sartori

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 242-259, July/September, 2012 Comparison of endocrine and cellular mechanisms regulating the corpus luteum of primates and ruminants M.C. Wiltbank, S.M. Salih, M.O. Atli, W. Luo, C.L. Bormann, J.S. Ottobre, C.M. Vezina, V. Mehta, F.J. Diaz, S.J. Tsai, R. Sartori

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 260-272, July/September, 2012 Influences of nutrition and metabolism on fertility of dairy cows R.S. Bisinotto, L.F. Greco, E.S. Ribeiro, N. Martinez, F.S. Lima, C.R. Staples, W.W. Thatcher, J.E.P. Santos

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 273-280, July/September, 2012 Angiogenic and steroidogenic responses of the corpus luteum after superovulatory and stimulatory treatments using eCG and FSH L.A. Fátima, M. Binelli, P.S. Baruselli, A.P. Bonfim Neto, P.C. Papa

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 281-289, July/September, 2012 Improving oocyte quality in cows and heifers - What have we learned so far? P. Blondin, C. Vigneault, A.L. Nivet, M.A. Sirard

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 290-296, July/September, 2012 Postpartum uterine diseases in dairy cows K.N. Galvão

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 297-304, July/September, 2012 Uterine environment and conceptus development in ruminants F.W. Bazer, J. Kim, G. Song, M.C. Satterfield, G.A. Johnson, R.C. Burgardt, G. Wu

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 305-311, July/September, 2012 Modulation of uterine function by endocrine and paracrine factors in ruminants F.W. Bazer, M.C. Satterfield, G. Song

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 312-317, July/September, 2012 Increasing pregnancies following synchronization of bovine recipients G.A. Bó, P.S. Baruselli, R.J. Mapletoft

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 318-322, July/September, 2012 Association between immune function and development of uterine disease in dairy cows K.N. Galvão

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 323-328, July/September, 2012 Large-scale programs for recipients of in vitro-produced embryos L.S.R. Marinho, R.M. Untura, F. Morotti, L.L. Moino, A.G. Rigo, B.V. Sanches, J.H.F. Pontes, M.M. Seneda

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 329-332, July/September, 2012 Several insights on evaluation of semen G.E. Seidel, Jr

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 333-340, July/September, 2012 Origins and effects of oocyte quality in cattle R. Boni

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 341-344, July/September, 2012 Challenges in work with bovine gametes and embryos H. Callesen

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 345-353, July/September, 2012 Aspects related to the technique and the utilization of sexed semen in vivo and in vitro R.P. Arruda, E.C.C. Celeghini, M.A. Alonso, H.F. Carvalho, K.M. Lemes, D.F. Silva, S.A.F. Rodriguez, F.J. Affonso

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 354-361, July/September, 2012 Control of ovulation in mammals P.B.D Gonçalves, B.G. Gasperin, R. Ferreira, J.T. Santos

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 362-369, July/September, 2012 Ovum pick-up in cattle: a 25 yr retrospective analysis R. Boni

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 370-387, July/September, 2012 Economic aspects of applying reproductive technologies to dairy herds E.S. Ribeiro, K.N. Galvão, W.W. Thatcher, J.E.P. Santos

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 388-394, July/September, 2012 New applications for bovine IVP technology: from ‘single oocyte culture’ to toxicity screening P.E.J. Bols, I.G.F. Goovaerts, E.P.A. Jorssen, E.M.L. Petro, A. Langbeen, J.L.M.R. Leroy

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 395-403, July/September, 2012 Heat stress induced alteration in bovine oocytes: functional and cellular aspects F.F. Paula-Lopes, R.S. Lima, P.H.B. Risolia, J. Ispada, M.E.O.A. Assumpção, J.A. Visintin

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 404-413, July/September, 2012 Novel bovine embryo transfer technologies in the United States C.R. Looney, J.H. Pryor

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 414-419, July/September, 2012 Paracrine and autocrine factors in the differentiation of the cumulus-oocyte complex J. Buratini, E.S. Caixeta

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 420-425, July/September, 2012 High throughput non-invasive oocyte quality assessment: the search continues P.E.J. Bols, E.P.A. Jorssen, I.G.F. Goovaerts, A. Langbeen, J.L.M.R. Leroy

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 426-435, July/September, 2012 Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Embryo Technology Society (SBTE)

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 436-455, July/September, 2012 Male Reproductive Physiology and Semen Technology (Abstracts A001 to A020)

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 480-541, July/September, 2012 FTAI, FTET and AI (Abstracts A045 to A106)

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 542-590, July/September, 2012 OPU-IVP and ET (Abstracts A107 to A155)

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 456-479, July/September, 2012 Folliculogenesis, Oogenesis and Superovulation (Abstracts A021 to A044)

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 591-636, July/September, 2012 Embryology, Biology of Development and Physiology of Reproduction (Abstracts A156 to A201)

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 637-656, July/September, 2012 Cloning, Transgenesis and Stem Cells (Abstracts A202 to A221)

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 657-686, July/September, 2012 Supporting Biotechnologies: Cryopreservation and Cryobiology, Image Analysis and Diagnosis, Molecular Biology and "Omics" (Abstracts A222 to A251)

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 695-687, July/September, 2012 Author Index

Anim Reprod, vol.9 n3, 688-688, July/September, 2012 Editorial Board and Journal Information