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Ann Van Soom

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2025

A systematic review of medical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia in dogs : evaluating strategies for reproductive function preservation

Florin PosastiucNicolae Tiberiu ConstantinGuillaume DomainAnn Van SoomAlexandru Ilie DiaconescuMario Darius Codreanu

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY SCIENCES

Acute heat stress exposure leads to negative modulation of testicular proteome

Guilherme RizzotoJoao C. P. FerreiraFabiana F. SouzaPaula Z. RattesJuri GnagnarelliJohn P. KastelicAnn Van Soom

Approaching the sterile womb theory in dogs and cats : a multi-technique investigation

Penelope BanchiAlessia BerteroMichela CorroBarbara ColittiLorella ManiscalcoAnn Van SoomAda Rota

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Artificial intelligence outperforms humans in morphology-based oocyte selection in cattle

Annelies RaesDanilo BabinOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomKatrien Smits

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Assessment of biphasic CAPA-IVM for improving equine oocyte quality and developmental potential

Muhammad Fakhar-I-AdilDaniel Angel VelezQurratul Ain AminMohamed HediaBjörn MentenAnn Van SoomKatrien SmitsBjörn Heindryckx

Biphasic CAPA-IVM improves equine oocyte quality and subsequent embryo development without inducing genetic aberrations

Muhammad Fakhar I AdilDaniel Angel VelezEmin AraftpoorQurratul Ain AminMohamed HediaMarcel BühlerKris GevaertBjörn MentenAnn Van SoomSusana Marina Chuva de Sousa Lopes et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES

Can canine prostate-specific esterase predict frozen-thawed semen quality?

Florin PosastiucLotte SpanogheGuillaume DomainJoke LannooPenelope BanchiAnn Van Soom

Decoding bull fertility in vitro : a proteomics exploration from sperm to blastocyst

Andrea Fernández MontoroEmin AraftpoorTine De CosterDaniel Angel VelezMarcel BühlerMohamed HediaKris GevaertAnn Van SoomKrishna Chaitanya PavaniKatrien Smits

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Effect of freezing rate on canine sperm quality : a comparative study of two cryopreservation protocols

Guillaume DomainFlorin PosastiucM. MeertensLotte SpanogheAnn Van Soom

Exploring aneuploidies in two-center isolated bovine embryonic stem cell lines : implications for cultured meat production

Chloë DeelkensElly De VlieghereMario Van PouckeMasaki KinoshitaJeffrey AaldersLieven ThorrezBert DevriendtAnn Van SoomLuc PeelmanBjörn Menten et al.

A2 Journal Article in FUTURE FOODS

Feto-maternal microbiome in small animals

Penelope BanchiAnn Van SoomAda Rota

Follicular fluid-derived small extracellular vesicles during individual in vitro maturation improve blastocyst development

Nima AzariDolatabadDavoud EshghichaharborjCamilla BenedettiAndrea Fernández MontoroLei XieFabiola Le Gaffric MoltoSarah E. MooreyAn HendrixGeert OpsomerJo Leroy et al.

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

Follicular-fluid extracellular vesicles support energy metabolism of bovine oocytes, improving blastocyst development and quality†

Paulina LipińskaKatrien SmitsAnn Van SoomKrishna Chaitanya PavaniEwelina Warzych

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

Heat stress induced by testicular insulation for 24 or 48 h rapidly impairs epididymal sperm quality and reduces spermatogenesis in rams

Marina Belucci TeixeiraViviane Maria CodognotoEduardo Santos RossiAntonio Guilherme Roncado PupulimJaqueline Candido de CarvalhoPaula Zanin RattesEunice ObaFelipe Martins Negreiro NavolarGiovana Wingeter Di SantisJohn Patrick Kastelic et al.

A1 Journal Article in SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH

Incubation of frozen‐thawed semen under capacitating conditions supports successful in vitro fertilization and improves intracytoplasmic sperm injection‐results in horses

Klaartje BroothaersDaniel Angel VelezFabiola Le Gaffric MoltoMohamed HediaTine De CosterJan GovaereAnn Van SoomBjörn MentenKatrien Smits

A1 Journal Article in ANDROLOGY

Interplay between subclinical mare health conditions and oocyte competence

Mohamed HediaKatrien SmitsAnn Van SoomJo Leroy

Is anti-mullerian hormone useful for monorchidism diagnosis in the tomcat?

Florin PosastiucNicolae Tiberiu ConstantinCatalin MicsaGeorge NicolaeAlexandru Ilie DiaconescuMario Darius CodreanuAndreea Iren SerbanAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in TOPICS IN COMPANION ANIMAL MEDICINE

Is canine prostate-specific esterase a reliable marker for benign prostatic hyperplasia progression in dogs?

Florin PosastiucNicolae-Tiberiu ConstantinGuillaume DomainLotte SpanogheAnn Van SoomAlexandru Ilie DiaconescuMario-Darius Codreanu

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Medicamenteuze behandeling van goedaardige prostaathyperplasie bij honden

Florin PosastiucLotte SpanogheJoke LannooGuillaume DomainAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

MicroRNAs bta-novel-miR-117, bta-novel-miR-234 and bta-novel-miR-417 have adverse effects on blastocyst formation

Guan XueFengYuan FanRani SixAnn Van SoomKrishna Chaitanya PavaniLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Oocyte holding and in vitro maturation duration between 28 and 34 hours do not affect equine OPU-ICSI outcomes

Klaartje BroothaersOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniMohamed HediaDaniel Angel VelezTine De CosterSofie PeereEllen PolflietEmma Van den BrandenJan GovaereAnn Van Soom et al.

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Origin and development of uniparental and polyploid blastomeres

Yan ZhaoAndrea Fernández MontoroGreet PeetersTatjana JatsenkoTine De CosterDaniel Angel VelezThomas LefevreThierry VoetOlga TsuikoAnts Kurg et al.

A1 Journal Article in ISCIENCE

Ovarian remnant syndrome in dogs : a case emphasising the need for a comprehensive diagnostic approach

Joke LannooFlorin PosastiucPenelope BanchiAnn Van SoomLotte SpanogheGuillaume Domain

Prostatic changes negatively impact microbial diversity in canine semen

Penelope BanchiLotte SpanogheB. ColittiJoke LannooGuillaume DomainAnn Van Soom

Single-cell multiomic analysis reveals methylome and transcriptome deviations following oocyte maturation in vitro

Camilla BenedettiCarlo GiaccariFrancesco CecereYannick GansemansGavin KelseyAntonio GalvãoSimon AndrewsNima AzariDolatabadAndrea Fernández MontoroOsvaldo Américo Bogado Pascottini et al.

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Sperm cryopreservation and reproductive characteristics in the beauty snake (Elaphe taeniura) as a model for endangered Colubridae

Penelope BanchiFerran Solanes VilanovaMattia CesauriLotte SpanogheKoen ChiersAnn Van SoomTom HellebuyckGuilherme Rizzoto

A1 Journal Article in CRYOBIOLOGY

Toward standardized methods in canine vaginal microbiome research : evaluation of storage, host DNA depletion, and database selection

Lotte SpanogheGuillaume DomainFlorin PosastiucGowri Amanda HettiarachchiAdelaide PanattoniSebastiaan TheunsFilip Van ImmerseelGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomPenelope Banchi

A1 Journal Article in MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM

Tracing the dynamic changes in the lncRNA mediated competing endogenous RNA network during bovine preimplantation embryo development

Yuan FanKrishna Chaitanya PavaniOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniBart BroeckxKatrien SmitsAnn Van SoomLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE

Unlocking a decade of research on embryo-derived extracellular vesicles : discoveries made and paths ahead

Islam M. SaadeldinKrishna Chaitanya PavaniJuri GnagnarelliSeif EhabAbdullah M. AssiriAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in STEM CELL REVIEWS AND REPORTS

Vaginal bacterial isolates in metoestrous bitches remain similar after natural mating or transcervical insemination

Lotte SpanoghePenelope BanchiFlorin PosastiucGuillaume DomainAnn Van Soom

2024

Anti-Müllerian hormone as a diagnostic marker for testicular degeneration in dogs : insights from cryptorchid models

Florin PosastiucGuilherme RizzotoNicolae Tiberiu ConstantinGeorge NicolaeKoen ChiersAlexandru Ilie DiaconescuAndreea Iren SerbanAnn Van SoomMario Darius Codreanu

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

Anti-Müllerian hormone in feline cryptorchidism : serum levels, tissue expression, and implications for testicular health

Florin PosastiucGuilherme RizzotoN. T. ConstantinG. NicolaeKoen ChiersA. I. DiaconescuA. I. SerbanAnn Van SoomM. D. Codreanu

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Biphasic CAPA-IVM in Ovarian Tissue Oocyte Maturation: Insights from Transgender Men Undergoing Gender Reassignment

Muhammad Fakhar I AdilAntonia ChristodoulakiSusana Marina Chuva de Sousa LopesSteven WeyersBjörn MentenAnn Van SoomDominic StoopChloë De RooBjörn Heindryckx

Brucella canis : een opkomende ziekte in Vlaanderen of reeds endemisch? = Brucella canis : an emerging disease in Flanders or already endemic?

J. TimmermansJoke LannooAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Bta-miR-665 improves bovine blastocyst development through its influence on microtubule dynamics and apoptosis

Guan XueFengYuan FanRani SixCamilla BenedettiAnnelies RaesAndrea Fernández MontoroXiaole CuiNima AzariDolatabadAnn Van SoomKrishna Chaitanya Pavani et al.

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN GENETICS

Characterization of the semen microbiota of healthy stud dogs using 16S RNA sequencing

Penelope BanchiL. BertolottiLotte SpanogheHiba Ali HassanJoke LannooGuillaume DomainK. S. HenzelV. GaillardA. RotaAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Circular RNAs from bovine blastocysts can interact with miRNAs/tsRNAs from embryonic extracellular vesicles and regulate hatching

Yuan FanKrishna Chaitanya PavaniBart BroeckxKatrien SmitsAnn Van SoomLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES

Comparative evaluation of diagnostic methods for subclinical benign prostatic hyperplasia in intact breeding male dogs

Tomas LauruseviciusJurate SiugzdaiteNomeda JuodziukynieneSigita KerzieneLina AnskieneVaiva JackuteDarius TrumbeckasAnn Van SoomFlorin PosastiucHenrikas Zilinskas

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Cracking the code of bovine oocytes : how miRNAs, mRNAs, and epigenetics shape oocyte maturation

Camilla BenedettiAnn Van SoomKatrien SmitsKrishna Chaitanya Pavani

Does sperm selection prevent lasting effects of heat stress exposure in bulls?

P. AwalM. BroekhuijseAnn Van SoomGuilherme Rizzoto

Effect of biphasic CAPA-IVM on ovarian tissue oocytes of transgender men

Muhammad Fakhar-I-AdilAntonia ChristodoulakiSusana Marina Chuva de Sousa LopesSteven WeyersBjörn MentenAnn Van SoomDominic StoopChloë De RooBjörn Heindryckx

Elephant gestation : insights into idiopathic abortions and stillbirth

Tim HuijsmansAnn Van SoomKatrien SmitsJella WautersDavid HaganThomas B. Hildebrandt

A1 Journal Article in ZOO BIOLOGY

Evolutionary strategies behind maternal investment in mammalian reproduction

Tim HuijsmansAnn Van SoomKatrien SmitsJella WautersThomas Hildebrandt

Expression profile and gap-junctional transfer of microRNAs in the bovine cumulus-oocyte complex

Rani SixCamilla BenedettiYuan FanGuan XueFengYannick GansemansMohamed HediaOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniKrishna Chaitanya PavaniFilip Van NieuwerburghDieter Deforce et al.

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

From follicle to blastocyst : microRNA-34c from follicular fluid-derived extracellular vesicles modulates blastocyst quality

Camilla BenedettiKrishna Chaitanya PavaniYannick GansemansNima Azari-DolatabadOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniLuc PeelmanRani SixYuan FanGuan XueFengKoen Deserranno et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Genome-wide equine preimplantation genetic testing enabled by simultaneous haplotyping and copy number detection

Tine De CosterY. ZhaoO. TsuikoS. Demyda-PeyrasAnn Van SoomJ. R. VermeeschKatrien Smits

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

How to beat the bull : Lycopene as a tool to improve in vitro fertilization efficiency in bulls with high polyspermy

Andrea Fernández MontoroDaniel Angel VelezBerta Cava-CamiOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniKrishna Chaitanya PavaniKatrien SmitsAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

Immunological defense mechanisms of ejaculates and the spread of viral infectious diseases through pig semen

Dominiek MaesKrishna Chaitanya PavaniHans NauwynckAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Induction of in vivo-like ciliation in confluent monolayers of re-differentiated equine oviduct epithelial cells

Bart LeemansBart GadellaJosephine H. E. A. M. MarchandAnn Van SoomTom A. E. Stout

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

Influence of seasonality on testicular morphometry of two chelonian species, Trachemys scripta and Testudo hermanni

Guilherme RizzotoFerran Solanes VilanovaTom HellebuyckPenelope BanchiKoen ChiersAnn Van Soom

Manual versus deep learning measurements to evaluate cumulus expansion of bovine oocytes and its relationship with embryo development in vitro

Annelies RaesGeorgios AthanasiouNima AzariDolatabadHafez SadeghiDario Sebastian Gonzalez AnduezaJosep Lluis ArcosJesus CerquidesKrishna Chaitanya PavaniGeert OpsomerOsvaldo Américo Bogado Pascottini et al.

A1 Journal Article in COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE

Meconium microbiota in naturally delivered canine puppies

Alessia BerteroPenelope BanchiAngela Del CarroMichela CorroBarbara ColittiAnn Van SoomLuigi BertolottiAda Rota

A1 Journal Article in BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH

MicroRNA-146b negatively affects bovine embryo development and quality

Krishna Chaitanya PavaniGuan XueFengJayendra ChunduruTim MeeseLuc PeelmanFilip Van NieuwerburghDieter DeforceAn HendrixKelly TillemanAnn Van Soom et al.

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Oxidative stress in donor mares for ovum pick-up delays embryonic development

Mohamed HediaDaniel Angel VelezMarion PapasSofie PeereIlse GeritsTine De CosterEmma Van den BrandenJan GovaereAnn Van SoomJo L. M. R. Leroy et al.

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Pronuclear transfer rescues poor embryo development of in vitro-grown secondary mouse follicles

Antonia ChristodoulakiHaitang HeMin ZhouChloë De RooMachteld BaetensTine De PretreMuhammad Fakhar-I-AdilBjörn MentenAnn Van SoomDominic Stoop et al.

A1 Journal Article in HUMAN REPRODUCTION OPEN

Quantifying maternal investment in mammals using allometry

Tim HuijsmansAlexandre CourtiolAnn Van SoomKatrien SmitsFrancois RoussetJella WautersThomas B. Hildebrandt

A1 Journal Article in COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY

Review : the role of prolactin in the maternal investment-survival balance

Tim HuijsmansAnn Van SoomKatrien SmitsJella WautersThomas B. Hildebrandt

A2 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY WILD

Rising trends in the use of frozen dog sperm : a retrospective study in Belgium and the Netherlands

Guillaume DomainMaarten KappenAmber Van MilIlse De BeijerMatthieu Van puyveldeRobby van LeeuwenbergLotte SpanogheFlorin PosastiucAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

Selection and application of small non-coding RNAs for normalizing RT-qPCR data of bovine preimplantation embryo conditioned medium

Yuan FanKrishna Chaitanya PavaniOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniKatrien SmitsAnn Van SoomLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Sperm cryopreservation in the Taiwanese rat snake (Elaphe taenuria) as a model for endangered Colubridae

Ferran Solanes VilanovaPenelope BanchiGuilherme RizzotoMattia CesauriLotte SpanogheAnn Van SoomTom Hellebuyck

The dogma of the sterile uterus revisited : does microbial seeding occur during fetal life in humans and animals?

Penelope BanchiBarbara ColittiGeert OpsomerAda RotaAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

The reproductive microbiome in dogs : friend or foe?

Penelope BanchiLotte SpanogheDominiek MaesJane MorrellAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

To swim or not to swim : probing the influence of nanoparticles on male cell viability and how plastics react with Bacillus cereus cereulide

Bram JacobsJaniek De BackerGuilherme RizzotoJuri GnagnarelliKristel DemeyereEvelyne MeyerAnn Van SoomCharlotte GrootaertAndreja Rajkovic

tRNAGlu-derived fragments from embryonic extracellular vesicles modulate bovine embryo hatching

Yuan FanKrishna Chaitanya PavaniKatrien SmitsAnn Van SoomLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Understanding the interplay between polyspermy, abnormal cleavage and bovine embryo development : a multi-omics approach

Andrea Fernández MontoroAnn Van SoomKrishna Chaitanya PavaniKatrien Smits

2023

A comparative study of canine epididymal sperm collection techniques and cryopreservation

Hiba Ali HassanPenelope BanchiGuillaume DomainRosemary El KhouryRana ChaayaEline WydoogheKatrien SmitsAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

Alternative culture systems for bovine oocyte in vitro maturation : liquid marbles and differentially shaped 96-well plates

Andrea Fernández MontoroDaniel Angel VelezCamilla BenedettiNima AzariDolatabadOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniAnn Van SoomKrishna Chaitanya Pavani

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Association between cumulus expansion and blastocyst development in bovine in vitro embryo production

Annelies RaesOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniGeert OpsomerAnn Van Soom

Cathepsin-L secreted by high-quality bovine embryos exerts an embryotrophic effect in vitro

Annelies RaesEline WydoogheKrishna Chaitanya PavaniOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniKatleen Van SteendamMaarten DhaenensAnnekatrien BoelSonia HerasBjörn HeindryckxLuc Peelman et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES

Challenging the hypothesis of in utero microbiota acquisition in healthy canine and feline pregnancies at term : preliminary data

Penelope BanchiBarbara ColittiAndrea Del CarroMichela CorroAlessia BerteroUgo AlaAngela Del CarroAnn Van SoomLuigi BertolottiAda Rota

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY SCIENCES

Characterization of ovarian tissue oocytes from transgender men reveals poor calcium release and embryo development, which might be overcome by spindle transfer

Antonia ChristodoulakiHaitang HeMin ZhouArantxa Cardona BarberánChloë De RooSusana Marina Chuva de Sousa LopesMachteld BaetensBjörn MentenAnn Van SoomPetra De Sutter et al.

A1 Journal Article in HUMAN REPRODUCTION

Cryopreservation of canine sperm : preserving for better breeding

Guillaume DomainAnn Van SoomJeroen Dewulf

Cryopreservation of gametes and gonadal tissue in small animals

Hiba Ali HassanAnn Van SoomKatrien SmitsRana Chaaya

De groeicurve van kittens van populaire raskatten tijdens de neonatale periode = Growth curve of kittens of popular cat breeds during the neonatal period

Lauren KiggenJoke LannooPenelope BanchiGuillaume DomainRobby van LeeuwenbergHiba Ali HassanAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Deep-learning based quantification of bovine oocyte quality from microscopy images

Matilde CostaAnoek StrumaneAnnelies RaesAnn Van SoomDanilo BabinJan Aelterman

Development of a microfluidic chip powered by EWOD for in vitro manipulation of bovine embryos

Adriana KarczAnn Van SoomKatrien SmitsSandra Van VlierbergheRik VerplanckeOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniEtienne Van den AbbeelJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in BIOSENSORS-BASEL

Effect of biphasic CAPA-IVM on ovarian tissue oocytes of transgender men

Muhammad Fakhar-I-AdilAntonia ChristodoulakiAnnekatrien BoelSusana Marina Chuva de Sousa LopesBjörn MentenAnn Van SoomDominic StoopChloë De RooBjörn Heindryckx

Embryo morphokinetics derived from fresh and vitrified bovine oocytes predict blastocyst development and nuclear abnormalities

Daniel Angel VelezTine De CosterNima AzariDolatabadAndrea Fernández MontoroCamilla BenedettiKrishna Chaitanya PavaniAnn Van SoomOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniKatrien Smits

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Feline ovarian tissue vitrification : the effect of fragment size and base medium on follicular viability and morphology

Hiba Ali HassanPenelope BanchiR. ChayaaOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniL. ManiscalcoS. IussichKatrien SmitsAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

How to select ‘the’ embryo for transfer : novel insights from advanced genetic analysis of bovine and equine embryos

Tine De CosterKatrien SmitsJoris VermeeschAnn Van Soom

Hsa-miR-665 is a promising biomarker in cancer prognosis

Guan XueFengKrishna Chaitanya PavaniJayendra ChunduruBart BroeckxAnn Van SoomLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in CANCERS

Klinische aanpak van puppysterfte bij de hond

Penelope BanchiJoke LannooGuillaume DomainRobby van LeeuwenbergAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Lipid metabolites, interleukin-6 and oxidative stress markers in follicular fluid and their association with serum concentrations in mares

Mohamed HediaJo L. M. R. LeroyJan GovaereAnn Van SoomKatrien Smits

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS

Mito-Tempo improves acrosome integrity of frozen-thawed epididymal spermatozoa in tomcats

Hiba Ali HassanPenelope BanchiGuillaume DomainLeen VanderheydenSylwia ProchowskaWojciech NizańskiAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE

Nuclear transfer overcomes poor embryo development of in vitro grown mouse oocytes

Antonia ChristodoulakiH. HeM. ZhouC. De RooM. BaetensBjörn MentenAnn Van SoomDominic StoopA. BoelBjörn Heindryckx

Oocyte developmental capacity is influenced by intrinsic ovarian factors in a bovine model for individual embryo production

Nima AzariDolatabadCamilla BenedettiDaniel Angel VelezAndrea Fernández MontoroHafez SadeghiGretania ResidiwatiJo LeroyAnn Van SoomOsvaldo Américo Bogado Pascottini

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Postmortem collection of gametes for the conservation of endangered mammals : a review of the current state-of-the-art

Tim HuijsmansHiba Ali HassanKatrien SmitsAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Scientific and technical assistance on welfare aspects related to housing and health of cats and dogs in commercial breeding establishments

Denise CandianiJulien DreweBjorn ForkmanMette S. HerskinAnn Van SoomGizella AboagyeSean AsheMaria MountrichaYves van der StedeChiara Fabris et al.

A1 Journal Article in EFSA JOURNAL

Single closed-tube quantitative real-time PCR assay with dual-labelled probes for improved sex determination of equine embryos

Tine De CosterMario Van PouckeOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniDaniel Angel VelezEmma Van den BrandenSofie PeereMarion PapasIlse GeritsJan GovaereLuc Peelman et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

The enigma behind equine oocyte vitrification : biological and technical factors affecting development and molecular signatures

Daniel Angel VelezKatrien SmitsAnn Van Soom

The morphology, morphometry and functionality of fresh and cryopreserved wisent Bison bonasus epididymal spermatozoa

Maria EberhardtSylwia ProchowskaAgnieszka PartykaWieslaw BielasAnn Van SoomWanda OlechWojciech Nizanski

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Tips and tricks for individual in vitro culture of bovine embryos

Nima AzariDolatabadAnn Van SoomJo LeroyOsvaldo Américo Bogado Pascottini

Transcriptomics reveal molecular differences in equine oocytes vitrified before and after in vitro maturation

Daniel Angel VelezTim MeeseMohamed HediaAndrea Fernández MontoroTine De CosterOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniFilip Van NieuwerburghJan GovaereAnn Van SoomKrishna Chaitanya Pavani et al.

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES

2022

A triple stain method in conjunction with an in-depth screening of cryopreservation effects on post-thaw sperm in dogs

Daniel de Souza Ramos AngrimaniLuana de Cassia BicudoNúria Llamas LucenoBart LeemansMarcilio NichiCamila Infantosi VannucchiAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in CRYOBIOLOGY

Assessing human embryo implantation competence through analysis of extracellular vesicles and their contents

Krishna Chaitanya PavaniKelly TillemanDominic StoopBart GadellaAn HendrixAnn Van Soom

Bovine pluripotent stem cells : a challenging approach for the development of cultured meat

Chloë DeelkensPetra Van DammeAnn Van SoomCatharina De SchauwerBert DevriendtLieven ThorrezJolanda van Hengel

Chronic vaginitis in a dog induced by a migrating grass seed into the uterus : a case report

Guillaume DomainBart Van GoethemJoke LannooAnn Van SoomEline Wydooghe

Developing a reproducible protocol for culturing functional confluent monolayers of differentiated equine oviduct epithelial cells

Bart LeemansElizabeth G. BromfieldTom A. E. StoutMabel VosHanna Van der HamRamada Van BeekAnn Van SoomBart GadellaHeiko Henning

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

Electrically-driven handling of gametes and embryos : taking a step towards the future of ARTs

Adriana KarczAnn Van SoomKatrien SmitsRik VerplanckeSandra Van VlierbergheJan Vanfleteren

A1 Journal Article in LAB ON A CHIP

Hatching is modulated by microRNA-378a-3p derived from extracellular vesicles secreted by blastocysts

Krishna Chaitanya PavaniTim MeeseOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniXueFeng GuanXiaoyuan LinLuc PeelmanJoachim HamacherFilip Van NieuwerburghDieter DeforceAnnekatrien Boel et al.

A1 Journal Article in PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Holding effect in a commercial OPU-ICSI program : a retrospective study

Daniel Angel VelezTine De CosterMohamed HediaIlse GeritsSofie PeereMarion PapasEmma Van den BrandenJan GovaereAnn Van SoomKatrien Smits

Editorial material

How can we introduce art into wild felid conservation in practice? Joint experience in semen collection from captive wild felids in Europe

Sylwia ProchowskaWojciech NizanskiFéline SnoeckEline WydoogheAnn Van SoomJoanna KochanVasyl Stefanyk

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Influence of single layer centrifugation with canicoll on semen freezability in dogs

Guillaume DomainHiba Ali HassanEline WydoogheOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniAnders JohannissonJane M. MorrellWojciech NizanskiAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANIMALS

Lycopene supplementation to serum-free embryo culture medium and its effect on development and quality of bovine blastocysts produced in vitro

Sebastian Gonzalez AnduezaNima AzaridolatabadCamilla BenedettiAndrea Fernandez MontoroDaniel Angel VelezHafez SadeghiSanjana Malledevarahalli ChandrappaGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomOsvaldo Américo Bogado Pascottini

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Lycopene supplementation to serum-free maturation medium improves in vitro bovine embryo development and quality and modulates embryonic transcriptomic profile

Shehu SidiOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniDaniel Angel VelezNima AzariDolatabadKrishna Chaitanya PavaniGretania ResidiwatiTim MeeseFilip Van NieuwerburghElias Kambai BawaAmbrose Alikidon Voh et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANTIOXIDANTS

Neonatal weight and growth of pure-bred kittens

Penelope BanchiJoke LannooGuillaume DomainLauren KiggenHiba Ali HassanRobby van LeeuwenbergAnn Van Soom

Neutering as a risk factor for joint disorders and cancers in Belgian male dogs

Joke LannooGuillaume DomainJeroen DewulfAnn Van SoomEline Wydooghe

Novel insights about uterine innate immune function and microbiota in cattle

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3D-printing technology as a means to create microfluidic channels mimicking the oviduct during in vitro culture of bovine embryos

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Health and management of hobby pigs : a review

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Proteins involved in embryo-maternal interaction around the signalling of maternal recognition of pregnancy in the horse

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Survival and fertilizing ability of frozen-thawed canine semen after insemination

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Transcriptional landscape changes during human embryonic stem cell derivation

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Age and anti-Müllerian hormone levels predict the success of in vitro maturation of cat oocytes

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The alternative application of urinary specific gravity for the normalisation of endocrine metabolite concentrations in giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) reproductive monitoring

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2016

Assessing the impact of minimizing arginine conversion in fully defined SILAC culture medium in human embryonic stem cells

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A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Determination of the parental pronuclear origin in bovine zygotes: H3K9me3 versus H3K27me2-3

Sonia Heras GarciaLynn VandenbergheAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

High oxygen tension increases global methylation in bovine 4-cell embryos and blastocysts but does not affect general retrotransposon expression

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A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

Influence of co-culture with denuded oocytes during in vitro maturation on fertilization and developmental competence of cumulus-enclosed porcine oocytes in a defined system

Ruth AppeltantTamás SomfaiKazuhiro KikuchiDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL SCIENCE JOURNAL

Porcine oocyte maturation in vitro : role of cAMP and oocyte-secreted factors: a practical approach

Ruth AppeltantTamás SomfaiDominiek MaesAnn Van SoomKazuhiro Kikuchi

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Porcine semen as a vector for transmission of viral pathogens

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A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Role of cumulus cells during vitrification and fertilization of mature bovine oocytes: effects on survival, fertilization, and blastocyst development

Nerea Ortiz EscribanoKatrien SmitsSofie PiepersEtienne Van den AbbeelH WoeldersAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Steroids affect gene expression, ciliary activity, glucose uptake, progesterone receptor expression and immunoreactive steroidogenic protein expression in equine oviduct explants in vitro

Hilde NelisBartosz WojciechowiczAnita FranczakBart LeemansKatharina D'HerdeKaren GoossensPieter CornillieLuc PeelmanAnn Van SoomKatrien Smits

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

Steroids in the equine oviduct: synthesis, local concentrations and receptor expression

Hilde NelisJulie Vanden BusscheBartosz WojciechowiczAnita FranczakLynn VanhaeckeBart LeemansPieter CornillieLuc PeelmanAnn Van SoomKatrien Smits

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

Suboptimal culture conditions induce more deviations in gene expression in male than female bovine blastocysts

Sonia Heras GarciaDieter De ConinckMario Van PouckeKaren GoossensOsvaldo Américo Bogado PascottiniFilip Van NieuwerburghDieter DeforcePetra De SutterJo LeroyAlfonso Gutierrez-Adan et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC GENOMICS

The equine embryo influences immune related gene expression in the oviduct

Katrien SmitsDieter De ConinckFilip Van NieuwerburghJan GovaereMario Van PouckeLuc PeelmanDieter DeforceAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

The role of oviductal cells in activating stallion spermatozoa

Bart LeemansBart M GadellaTom AE StoutCatharina De SchauwerHilde NelisMaarten HoogewijsAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE

Transcriptomic and epigenetic patterns in bovine and equine preimplantation embryos

Sonia Heras GarciaAnn Van SoomLuc Peelman

Uncovering the novel role of mTORC2 subunit of the PI3K/AKT/mTORC pathway in establishing naive pluripotency in human embryonic stem cells

Sharat WarrierMargot Van der JeughtGalbha DuggalJasin TaelmanSylvie LiermanSusana Marina Chuva de Sousa LopesAnn Van SoomLuc PeelmanFilip Van NieuwerburghDieter De Coninck et al.

Why doesn't conventional IVF work in the horse? : the equine oviduct as a microenvironment for capacitation/fertilization

Bart LeemansBart M GadellaTom AE StoutCatharina De SchauwerHilde NelisMaarten HoogewijsAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Zygotes segregate entire parental genomes in distinct blastomere lineages causing cleavage-stage chimerism and mixoploidy

Aspasia DestouniMasoud Zamani EstekiMaaike CatteeuwOlga TšuikoEftychia DimitriadouKatrien SmitsAnts KurgAndres SalumetsAnn Van SoomThierry Voet et al.

A1 Journal Article in GENOME RESEARCH

2015

A critical assessment of the effect of serine protease inhibitors on porcine fertilization and quality parameters of porcine spermatozoa in vitro

Josine BeekDominiek MaesHans NauwynckSofie PiepersAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY

Alternative routes to induce naive pluripotency in human embryonic stem cells

Galbha DuggalSharat WarrierSabitri GhimireDorien BroekaertMargot Van der JeughtSylvie LiermanTom DerooLuc PeelmanAnn Van SoomMaria Cornelissen et al.

A1 Journal Article in STEM CELLS

An alkaline follicular fluid fraction induces capacitation and limited release of oviduct epithelium-bound stallion sperm

Bart LeemansBart GadellaTom StoutHilde NelisMaarten HoogewijsAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Asymmetric histone 3 methylation pattern between paternal and maternal pronuclei in equine zygotes

Sonia Heras GarciaKatrien SmitsBart LeemansAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Clinical applications of Alizin and Superlorin in small animal reproduction

Féline SnoeckEline WydoogheAnn Van SoomTom Rijsselaere

Comparative analysis of different culture conditions inducing naive pluripotency in human embryonic stem cells

Sharat WarrierGalbha DuggalJasin TaelmanSylvie LiermanS Chuva de Sousa LopesAnn Van SoomLuc PeelmanFilip Van NieuwerburghDieter De ConinckBjörn Menten et al.

Cumulus expansion and in vitro maturation of porcine oocytes

Ruth AppeltantAnn Van SoomDominiek Maes

Deciphering the embryo-maternal dialogue in the horse using an oviduct explant model

Hilde NelisAnn Van SoomLuc Peelman

Epigenetics and periconception environment: an introduction

Ann Van SoomA Fazeli

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

Features of reproduction and assisted reproduction in the white (Ceratotherium simum) and black (Diceros bicornis) rhinoceros

Cyrillus VerversM van Zijl LanghoutJan GovaereAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Increasing the cAMP concentration during in vitro maturation of pig oocytes improves cumulus maturation and subsequent fertilization in vitro

Ruth AppeltantJosine BeekLynn VandenbergheDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Inhibitors of serine proteases decrease sperm penetration during porcine fertilization in vitro by inhibiting sperm binding to the zona pellucida and acrosome reaction

Josine BeekHans NauwynckRuth AppeltantDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Interactions between oocytes and cumulus cells during in vitro maturation of porcine cumulus-oocyte complexes in a chemically defined medium: effect of denuded oocytes on cumulus expansion and oocyte maturation

Ruth AppeltantT SomfaiM NakaiS BodóDominiek MaesK KikuchiAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Is there a gap between nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation in in vitro matured equine oocytes?

Eline ClaesKatrien SmitsCatharina De SchauwerBart LeemansEline WydoogheHerman FavoreelAnn Van Soom

Medicamenteuze contraceptie bij de kat is nodig

Féline SnoeckEline WydoogheAnn Van Soom

A2 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Method for collecting and immobilizing individual cumulus cells enabling quantitative immunofluorescence analysis of proteins

Ruth AppeltantDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Minimizing technical variation during sample preparation prior to label-free quantitative mass spectrometry

Ellen ScheerlinckMaarten DhaenensAnn Van SoomLuc PeelmanPetra De SutterKatleen Van SteendamDieter Deforce

A1 Journal Article in ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

New medication to control small animal reproduction

Eline WydoogheFéline SnoeckAnn Van SoomTom Rijsselaere

Novel insights in capacitation of stallion spermatozoa : what is the role of the oviduct?

Bart LeemansAnn Van SoomMaarten Hoogewijs

Novel insights in the role of proteases during porcine fertilization in vitro

Josine BeekAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesHans Nauwynck

Procaine induces cytokinesis in horse oocytes via a pH-dependent mechanism

Bart LeemansBart M GadellaTom AE StoutSonia Heras GarciaKatrien SmitsMinerva Ferrer BuitragoEline ClaesBjörn HeindryckxWinnok De VosHilde Nelis et al.

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

Procaine induces parthenogenetic cytokinesis in horse oocytes via a pH dependent mechanism

Bart LeemansBart M GadellaTom AE StoutSonia Heras GarciaKatrien SmitsMinerva Ferrer BuitragoEline ClaesBjörn HeindryckxWinnok De VosHilde Nelis et al.

Relationship between carcass quality characteristics and semen quality in Pietrain boars

Ioannis ArsenakisRuth AppeltantSteven SarrazinTom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek Maes

Supplementation of culture medium with foetal calf serum or insulin – transferrin – selenium affects the integrity of equine oviduct explants

Hilde NelisLynn VandenbergheKatharina D'HerdeBart LeemansAnn Van SoomKatrien Smits

Urokinase-type plasminogen activator does not affect in vitro bovine embryo development and quality

Fotini KraniaEleni DovolouConstantinos A RekkasSonia Heras GarciaIiannis PappasAnn Van SoomGeorgios S Amiridis

A1 Journal Article in ACTA VETERINARIA HUNGARICA

Why we should not select the faster embryo: lessons from mice and cattle

Alfonso Gutierrez-AdanCarlee R WhiteAnn Van SoomMellissa RW Mann

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

2014

Altered chromatin condensation of heat-stressed spermatozoa perturbs the dynamics of DNA methylation reprogramming in the paternal genome after in vitro fertilisation in cattle

Mohammad Bozlur RahmanMd. Mostofa KamalTom RijsselaereLeen VandaeleMohammed ShamsuddinAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

An introduction to epigenetics as the link between genotype and environment: a personal view

Ann Van SoomLuc PeelmanWV HoltA Fazeli

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Bovine spermatozoa react to in vitro heat stress by activating the mitogen-activated protein kinase 14 signalling pathway

Mohammad Bozlur RahmanLeen VandaeleTom RijsselaereMohamed Ahmed MM Shehab El DeenDominiek MaesMohammed ShamsuddinAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

Cats and dogs: two neglected species in this era of embryo production in vitro?

Ann Van SoomTom RijsselaereMuriel Filliers

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Characterization and profiling of immunomodulatory genes of equine mesenchymal stromal cells from non-invasive sources

Catharina De SchauwerKaren GoossensSofie PiepersMaarten HoogewijsJan GovaereKatrien SmitsEvelyne MeyerAnn Van SoomGerlinde Van de Walle

A1 Journal Article in STEM CELL RESEARCH & THERAPY

Co-culture with equine embryos affects gene expression in equine oviduct epithelial explants

Katrien SmitsHilde NelisBart LeemansAnn Van Soom

Collection and freezing of equine epididymal spermatozoa

Kim RoelsBart LeemansCyrillus VerversJan GovaereMaarten HoogewijsAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Current knowledge on the transport and fate of spermatozoa in the reproductive tract of the bitch

Tom RijsselaereGCW EnglandSL FreemanDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Detailed method description for noninvasive monitoring of differentiation status of human embryonic stem cells

Ellen ScheerlinckKatleen Van SteendamMado VandewoestyneTrees LepezVeerle GobinPaulien MeertLiesbeth VossaertFilip Van NieuwerburghAnn Van SoomLuc Peelman et al.

A1 Journal Article in ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

DNA counterstaining for methylation and hydroxymethylation immunostaining in bovine zygotes

Sonia Heras GarciaKatrien ForierKoen RomboutsKevin BraeckmansAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Effect of artificial insemination protocol and dose of frozen/thawed stallion semen on pregnancy results in mares

Jan GovaereMaarten HoogewijsCatharina De SchauwerSarne De VliegherAnn Van SoomLuc DuchateauAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Equine oviduct explant culture: a basic model to decipher embryo-maternal communication

Hilde NelisKatharina D'HerdeKaren GoossensLynn VandenbergheBart LeemansKatrien ForierKatrien SmitsKevin BraeckmansLuc PeelmanAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

Heat-inactivated follicular fluid induces release from oviduct explants of stallion sperm primed for fertilization

Bart LeemansBart M GadellaTom AE StoutHilde NelisMaarten HoogewijsAnn Van Soom

Individual commitment to a group effect: strengths and weaknesses of bovine embryo group culture

Eline WydoogheLeen VandaeleSofie PiepersJeroen DewulfEtienne Van den AbbeelPetra De SutterAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Invloed van equien groeihormoon (eCG) tijdens de in vitro maturatie van paardeneicellen

Eline ClaesKatrien SmitsCatharina De SchauwerBart LeemansAnn Van SoomPeter Daels

Maturation and culture in the Corral® dish: effect on bovine embryo development

Maaike CatteeuwEline WydoogheAnn Van Soom

MicroRNA In situ hybridization on whole-mount preimplantation embryos

Karen GoossensLuc PeelmanAnn Van Soom

Bookchapter in In situ hybridization protocols

Optimization of DNA counterstaining for methylation and hydroxymethylation immunostaining in bovine zygotes

Sonia Heras GarciaAnn Van Soom

Oviduct binding and elevated environmental pH induce protein tyrosine phosphorylation in stallion spermatozoa

Bart LeemansBart M GadellaEdita SostaricHilde NelisTom AE StoutMaarten HoogewijsAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

Relationship between genome and epigenome : challenges and requirements for future research

Geneviève AlmouzniLucia AltucciBruno AmatiNeil AshleyDavid BaulcombeNathalie BeaujeanChristoph BockErik Bongcam-RudloffJean BousquetSigurd Braun et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC GENOMICS

Replacing serum in culture medium with albumin and insulin, transferrin and selenium is the key to successful bovine embryo development in individual culture

Eline WydoogheSonia Heras GarciaJeroen DewulfSofie PiepersEtienne Van den AbbeelPetra De SutterLeen VandaeleAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

Verloopt de nucleaire en cytoplasmatische maturatie van in vitro gerijpte eicellen synchroon?

Eline ClaesKatrien SmitsBart LeemansEline WydoogheHerman FavoreelAnn Van SoomCatharina De Schauwer

2013

Altered chromatin conformation in bovine spermatozoa perturbs dynamic DNA methylation in the male pronucleus after fertilization in vitro

Mohammad Bozlur RahmanMd. Mostofa KamalTom RijsselaereL VandaeleM ShamsuddinAnn Van Soom

Boar seminal plasma components and their relation with semen quality

Alfonso Lopez RodriguezTom RijsselaereJosine BeekPhilip VytAnn Van SoomDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in SYSTEMS BIOLOGY IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Bovine embryo culture in the modified well of the well system increases blastocyst rate but lowers blastocyst quality

Sonia Heras GarciaEline WydoogheAnn Van Soom

Culture and characterisation of equine peripheral blood mesenchymal stromal cells

Jan SpaasCatharina De SchauwerPieter CornillieEvelyne MeyerAnn Van SoomGerlinde Van de Walle

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY JOURNAL

Equine peripheral blood- and mammary gland-derived multipotent stem cells : an update on their characterization and potential

Jan SpaasGerlinde Van de WalleAnn Van Soom

Foetal programming of the pancreatic β cells of near term dairy calves

Jenne De KosterMieke Van EetveldeHannes BogaertGeert Opsomer

Hitte geïnactiveerd follikelvocht veroorzaakt loslating van gecapaciteerde spermacellen van het oviductepitheel van de merrie

Bart LeemansBart M GadellaTom StoutHilde NelisMaarten HoogewijsAnn Van Soom

Increased pH induces tyrosine phosphorylation without activation of the acrosome reaction in stallion semen

Bart LeemansBart M GadellaEdita SostaricHilde NelisMaarten HoogewijsAnn Van Soom

International breeder inquiry into the reproduction of the English bulldog

Eline WydoogheE BerghmansTom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Laser capture microdissection: should an ultraviolet or infrared laser be used?

Mado VandewoestyneKaren GoossensChristian Paul G. BurvenichAnn Van SoomLuc PeelmanDieter Deforce

A1 Journal Article in ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Mesenchymal stem cell therapy in horses: useful beyond orthopedic injuries?

Catharina De SchauwerGerlinde Van de WalleAnn Van SoomEvelyne Meyer

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY QUARTERLY

Neonatale iso-erytrolyse bij de kat

Féline SnoeckTom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Postovulatory concentrations of progesterone and β-oestradiol in the equine oviduct are upregulating mRNA expression of PAI1, CSF and MMP1 both in vivo and in an explant model in vitro

Hilde NelisJulie Vanden BusscheKaren GoossensLynn VanhaeckeLynn VandenbergheBart LeemansLuc PeelmanAnn Van Soom

Prevalence of membrane-damaged cells in bovine embryos after culture to the blastocyst stage in defined medium

Eline WydoogheSonia Heras GarciaAnn Van Soom

Regulatory microRNA network identification in bovine blastocyst development

Karen GoossensPieter MestdaghSteve LefeverMario Van PouckeAlex Van ZeverenAnn Van SoomJo VandesompeleLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in STEM CELLS AND DEVELOPMENT

Steroid-regulated mRNA expression in oviduct epithelial cells in the mare

Hilde NelisKaren GoossensBart LeemansLuc PeelmanAnn Van Soom

Stress responses in bovine spermatozoa and their consequences for in vitro fertilization

Mohammad Bozlur RahmanAnn Van SoomTom RijsselaereLeen Vandaele

Successful isolation of equine mesenchymal stromal cells from cryopreserved umbilical cord blood-derived mononuclear cell fractions

Catharina De SchauwerGerlinde Van de WalleSofie PiepersMaarten HoogewijsJan GovaereEvelyne MeyerAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL

Toepassingen van mesenchymale stamcellen bij het paard: huidige stand van zaken

Catharina De SchauwerEvelyne MeyerGerlinde Van de WalleAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Vaginale cytologie bij de teef: een miskende techniek?

Eline WydoogheAnn Van SoomTom Rijsselaere

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

2012

A pilot comparison of laser-assisted vs piezo drill ICSI for the in vitro production of horse embryos

Katrien SmitsJan GovaereMaarten HoogewijsSofie PiepersAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Breeding or assisted reproduction? : relevance of the horse model applied to the conservation of endangered equids

Katrien SmitsMaarten HoogewijsH WoeldersPeter DaelsAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Computer-assisted sperm analysis in dogs and cats: an update after 20 years

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesW Nizanski

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Culturing horse oocytes and embryos at the physiological temperature of the mare.

Hilde NelisBart LeemansAnn Van Soom

Differential microRNA expression analysis in blastocysts by whole mount in situ hybridization and reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction on laser capture microdissection samples

Karen GoossensWard De SpiegelaereMieke StevensChristian Paul G. BurvenichBart De SpiegeleerPieter CornillieAlex Van ZeverenAnn Van SoomLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Effect of dilution temperature on boar semen quality

Alfonso Lopez RodriguezTom RijsselaereP VytAnn Van SoomDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Effect van temperatuur op de eicelmaturatie en de embryocultuur bij het paard

Hilde NelisBart LeemansAnn Van Soom

Embryotransplantatie bij het paard: onmisbaar in de moderne fokkerij

Lynn VandenbergheJan GovaereHilde NelisMaarten HoogewijsPeter DaelsAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Fertiliteitsbehandelingen bij het paard: toepassingsmogelijkheden en beperkingen

Bart LeemansKatrien SmitsAnn Van SoomHilde Nelis

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Fresh boar semen: quality control and production

Alfonso Lopez RodriguezDominiek MaesTom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

Gene expression analysis in specific cell populations of bovine blastocysts using laser capture microdissection

Ward De SpiegelaereKaren GoossensMieke StevensAnn Van SoomLuc PeelmanChristian Paul G. BurvenichBart De SpiegeleerPieter Cornillie

Gene expression profiling of pluripotency and differentiation-related markers in cat oocytes and preimplantation embryos

Muriel FilliersKaren GoossensAnn Van SoomBarbara MerloCharles Earle PopeHilde De RoosterKatrien SmitsLeen VandaeleLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

How can oviduct explants influence capacitation of equine sperm cells?

Bart LeemansBart M GadellaEdita SostaricHilde NelisMaarten HoogewijsAnn Van Soom

Hyperoestrogenisme bij een vrouwelijke chihuahuapup

Jorien De LoorAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

In search for cross-reactivity to immunophenotype equine mesenchymal stromal cells by multicolor flow cytometry

Catharina De SchauwerSofie PiepersGerlinde Van de WalleKristel DemeyereMaarten HoogewijsJan GovaereKevin BraeckmansAnn Van SoomEvelyne Meyer

A1 Journal Article in CYTOMETRY PART A

Influence of counting chamber type on CASA outcomes of equine semen analysis

Maarten HoogewijsSarne De VliegherJan GovaereCatharina De SchauwerAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL

Influence of the uterine environment on the development of in vitro-produced equine embryos

Katrien SmitsJan GovaereLuc PeelmanKaren GoossensDirk de GraafDries VercauterenLeen VandaeleMaarten HoogewijsEline WydoogheTorn Stout et al.

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Inhibitors of zinc-dependent metalloproteases hinder sperm passage through the cumulus oophorus during porcine fertilization in vitro

Josine BeekHans NauwynckDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Laser capture microdissection for gene expression analysis of specific cell populations in single blastocysts

Ward De SpiegelaereMuriel FilliersAnn Van Soom

Bookchapter in Single cell analysis : methods and protocols

Methylformamide and glycerol as successful combination for canine semen cryopreservation

Maarten HoogewijsTom RijsselaereSofie PiepersKim RoelsJan GovaereCatharina De SchauwerAnn Van Soom

Oocyte quality determines bovine embryo development after fertilisation with hydrogen peroxide-stressed spermatozoa

Mohammad Bozlur RahmanLeen VandaeleTom RijsselaereMahdi ZhandiDominiek MaesMohammed ShamsuddinAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

Optimization of an equine oviduct explant culture system: ultrastructural features and gene expression

Hilde NelisKatharina D'HerdeKaren GoossensLynn VandenbergheBart LeemansKatrien ForierLuc PeelmanAnn Van Soom

Reproduction in the endangered African wild dog: basic physiology, reproductive suppression and possible benefits of artificial insemination

F Van den BergheDBBP ParisAnn Van SoomTom RijsselaereL Van der WeydeHJ BertschingerMCJ Paris

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Role of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) 14 signalling pathway in bovine spermatozoa exposed to heat stress in vitro

Mohammad Bozlur RahmanL VandaeleTom RijsselaereDominiek MaesM ShamsuddinAnn Van Soom

Towards a uniform characterization of equine mesenchymal stromal cells

Catharina De SchauwerAnn Van SoomEvelyne MeyerGerlinde Van de Walle

Treatment of equine degenerative joint disease with autologous peripheral blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells: a case report

Jan SpaasMaarten OosterlinckSarah BroeckxMichèle DumoulinJimmy SaundersAnn Van SoomFrederik PilleGerlinde Van de Walle

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

2011

Alternative models for the study of embryo-maternal cross-talk and signaling molecules from fertilisation to implantation

Ann Van SoomEline WydoogheSonia Heras GarciaLeen Vandaele

Editorial material

Analysing stallion semen: factors affecting CASA outcomes

Maarten HoogewijsSarne De VliegherJan GovaereCatharina De SchauwerAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Artificial insemination in pigs

Dominiek MaesAlfonso Lopez RodriguezTom RijsselaerePhilip VytAnn Van Soom

Bookchapter in Artificial insemination in farm animals

Automated and standardized analysis of equine semen and influences of centrifugation on equine semen preservation

Maarten HoogewijsAart de KruifAnn Van SoomSarne De Vliegher

Differential apoptotic staining of mammalian blastocysts based on double immunofluorescent CDX2 and active caspase-3 staining

Eline WydoogheLeen VandaeleJosine BeekHerman FavoreelBjörn HeindryckxPetra De SutterAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Echografische voorspelling van de partusdatum bij de hond

Pauline de WispelaereAnn Van SoomTom RijsselaereJimmy Saunders

A2 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Effect of dilution temperature on boar sperm quality

Alfonso Lopez RodriguezTom RijsselaereP VytAnn Van SoomDominiek Maes

Effectiveness of the sperm quality analyzer (SQA-Vp) for porcine semen analysis

Alfonso Lopez RodriguezTom RijsselaereJo BijttebierPhilip VytAnn Van SoomDominiek Maes

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Effects of metabolic stressors and high temperature on oocyte and embryo quality in high yielding dairy cows

Mohamed Ahmed MM Shehab El DeenAnn Van SoomJo Leroy

Embryonic apoptosis after BTV-8 infection in bovine hatched in vitro produced blastocysts

Leen VandaeleWendy WesselinghK De ClercqI De LeeuwHerman FavoreelAnn Van SoomHans Nauwynck

Histological and ultrastructural characterization of equine oviduct explants

Hilde NelisBart LeemansKatharina D'HerdePieter CornillieAnn Van Soom

In vivo-derived horse blastocysts show transcriptional upregulation of developmentally important genes compared with in vitro-produced horse blastocysts

Katrien SmitsKaren GoossensAnn Van SoomJan GovaereMaarten HoogewijsLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT

Laser capture microdissection for gene expression analysis of inner cell mass and trophectoderm from blastocysts

Muriel FilliersWard De SpiegelaereLuc PeelmanKaren GoossensChristian Paul G. BurvenichLeen VandaelePieter CornillieAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Laser capture microdissection for gene expression analysis of inner cell mass and trophoblast from bovine blastocysts

Muriel FilliersWard De SpiegelaereLuc PeelmanKaren GoossensChristian Paul G. BurvenichLeen VandaelePieter CornillieAnn Van Soom

Markers of stemness in equine mesenchymal stem cells: a plea for uniformity

Catharina De SchauwerEvelyne MeyerGerlinde Van de WalleAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Optimization of the isolation, culture, and characterization of equine umbilical cord blood mesenchymal stromal cells

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Addition of ethanol at sub-stress concentrations during in vitro maturation of bovine oocytes improves blastocyst cryotolerance

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Addition of Insulin-like Growth Factor-I during in vitro maturation of bovine oocytes under heat stress and the consequences on cleavage rate and apoptotic cell ratio

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Effect of sublethal hydrogen peroxide supplementation on developmental kinetics in bovine in vitro produced embryos

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Evidence that an Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) adhesion sequence plays a role in bovine fertilization

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New insights and advances in bovine fertilization in vitro

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Proteomic study to identify factors in follicular fluid and/or serum involved in in vitro cumulus expansion of porcine oocytes

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Quantification of Fibronectin 1 (FN1) splice variants, including two novel ones, and analysis of integrins as candidate FN1 receptors in bovine preimplantation embryos

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Selection of reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR in equine in vivo and in vitro blastocysts

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Suppression of keratin 18 gene expresion in bovine blastocysts by RNA interference

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2008

Administration of progestagens to the bitch and the cat: a survey among Flemish small animal veterinary practices

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Biochemical changes in the oocyte's microenvironment of heat-stressed dairy cows post partu

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Computer-assisted sperm analysis of fresh epididymal cat spermatozoa and the impact of cool storage (4 degrees C) on sperm quality

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A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Computer-assisted sperm analysis of fresh epididymal cat spermatozoa and the impact of cooled storage (4 degrees C) on sperm quality

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Detailed motility evaluation of boar semen and its predictive value for reproductive performance in sows

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Detailed motility evaluation of boar semen and its predictive value for reproductive performance in sows

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A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Differential expression of Integrin subunit mRNA transcripts during bovine preimplantation embryo development

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A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Effect of epididymis storage temperature and cryopreservation on mitochondrial potential, membrane integrity and motility of bovine epididymal sperm

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Effect of pre-incubation of male and female gametes with fibronectin prior to fertilization in vitro in cattle

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Effectiveness of sperm quality analyzer version Pig (SQA-Vp) for porcine semen in comparison with other methods for semen analysis

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Effects of altrenogest treatment of post-weaning primiparous sows on reproductive performance and body condition

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Expression and function of fibronectin in male and female gametes during bovine fertilization in vitro

Mirjan ThysHans NauwynckDominiek MaesHerman FavoreelAnn Van Soom

Hydrogen peroxide supplementation before fertilization of bovine oocytes has no effect on in vitro fertilization or glutathione content

Leen VandaeleMirjan ThysJo BijttebierAnn Van Soom

Identification of factors in follicular fluid and/or serum involved in in vitro cumulus expansion of porcine oocytes

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Influence of postpartum cloprostenol treatment in sows on subsequent reproductive performance under field conditions

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Intrinsic factors affecting apoptosis in bovine in vitro produced embryos

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Isolation, preservation, and characterization of equine umbilical cord blood stem cells

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mRNA expression of Bcl-2, Bax, caspase-3 and -7 cannot be used as a marker for apoptosis in bovine blastocysts

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A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

mRNA expression of BCL2, BAX, CASPASE-3 and -7 cannot be used as a marker for apoptosis in bovine blastocysts

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Optimization of standard operating procedure for quantitative real-time PCR in equine embryos

Katrien SmitsKaren GoossensMario Van PouckeAnn Van SoomLuc Peelman

Preovulatory follicular fluid during in vitro maturation decreases polyspermic fertilization of cumulus-intact porcine oocytes: in vitro maturation of porcine oocytes

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A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Presence of Integrin Alpha5 in Bovine Gametes

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Reduced fertility in high-yielding dairy cows: Are the oocyte and embryo in danger? Part I - The importance of negative energy balance and altered corpus luteum function to the reduction of oocyte and embryo quality in high-yielding dairy cows

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A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Reduced fertility in high-yielding dairy cows: Are the oocyte and embryo in danger? Part II - Mechanisms linking nutrition and reduced oocyte and embryo quality in high-yielding dairy cows

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A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Selection of high quality bovine oocytes with Brilliant Cresyl Blue staining cannot guarantee lower levels of apoptosis during in vitro embryo development

Leen VandaeleDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

Testicular dysfunction is responsible for low sperm quality in Belgian Blue bulls

Geert HoflackWim Van Den BroeckDominiek MaesK VAN DAMMEGeert OpsomerLuc DuchateauAart de KruifH RODRIGUEZ-MARTINEZAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

The consequences of metabolic changes in high-yielding dairy cows on oocyte and embryo quality

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A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL

Update on the transport and the fate of spermatozoa within the genital tract of the bitch

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

Vitrification of bovine blastocysts produced after oocyte maturation in media containing fatty acids

Mohamed Ahmed MM Shehab El DeenJo LeroyDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

What to expect from automated semen morphology assessment

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek Maes

2007

A new bovine embryo specific fibronectin splice variant

Karen GoossensAnn Van SoomLuc Peelman

AI transmitted diseases in swine: an overview

Dominiek MaesHans NauwynckTom RijsselaereBart MateusenPhilip VytAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

Air contact influences the pH of extended porcine semen

P VYTDominiek MaesStanislas SysTom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Analysis of transcripts of genes associated with bovine blastocyst formation: comparison between in vivo and in vitro produced preimplantation embryos

Karen GoossensAnn Van SoomLeen VandaeleLuc Peelman

Causes of abortion in sows

Dominiek MaesAnn Van SoomFreddy HaesebrouckHans NauwynckAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Comparison of 3 different methods for the assessment of canine sperm concentration

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomA VAN DEN BROEKEDominiek Maes

Comparison of computer-assisted sperm motility analysis parameters in semen from belgian blue and Holstein-Friesian bulls

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A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) of fresh epidiymal cat spermatozoa and the impact of cooled storage(4°C) on sperm quality

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COMPUTER-ASSISTED SPERM ANALYSIS OF FRESH EPIDIDYMAL CAT SPERMATOZOA AND THE IMPACT OF COOLED STORAGE (4°C) ON SPERM QUALITY

Muriel FilliersTom RijsselaerePhilippe BossaertV DE CAUSEMAECKERJeroen DewulfC POPEAnn Van Soom

Culture of bovine in vitro embryos in the WOW system seems to prevent apoptosis at the blastocyst stage

Leen VandaeleR DE FREITAS SANTOSJohanna MestachAnn Van Soom

Developmental competence of bovine oocytes is not related to apoptosis incidence in oocytes, cumulus cells and blastocysts

B ANGUITALeen VandaeleBart MateusenDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Effect of a porcine circovirus type 2 infection on embryos during early pregnancy

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A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Effect of adding serum or follicular fluid to the maturation medium on in vitro fertilization of porcine oocytes

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Effect of age and reproductive stage on the occurence of apoptosis in cumulus cells of canine grade 1 cumulus-oocyte complexes

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Effect of body weight, age and breeding history on canine sperm quality parameters measured by the Hamilton-Thorne analyser

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A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Effect of bull epididymis storage conditions on cryopreserved epididymal sperm in vitro fertility and lipid peroxidation status

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Effect of culture-medium supplementation with alpha-mannosidase and/or beta-N-acetyloglucosaminidase on in vitro bovine embryonic development

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A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Effect of thawing temperature on survival of cooled, cryopreserved epididymal cat spermatozoa

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Effects of post-weaning altrenogest treatment in primiparous sows

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A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Embryotoxicity assay for antiviral compound BPIP (5-[(4-bromophenyl)methyl]-2-phenyl-5H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine) in bovine in vitro-produced embryos

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Examination and storage of liquid boar semen

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Expressie van fibronectine op de vrouwelijke en mannelijke gameet bij het rund

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Expression of fibronectin on male and female gametes in bovine

Mirjan ThysS AZEVEDOHans NauwynckAnn Van Soom

Expression of vitronectin on male gamete in cattle

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Gamete origin in relation to early embryo development

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A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Het effect van serum en follikelvocht tijdens de eicelrijping op de in vitro maturatie en fertilisatie van varkenseicellen

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Identification and expression analysis of genes associated with bovine blastocyst formation

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A1 Journal Article in BMC DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Interaction of viruses with porcine embryos

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Metabolic changes in high yielding dairy cows and the consequences on oocyte and embryo quality

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New techniques for the assessment of canine sperm quality

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Proceedings of the 16th Congresso Nacional and the 5th Annual Symposium of EVSSAR (Estoril, Portugal)

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Receptor-determined resistance of preimplantation embryos to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus

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Receptor-determined susceptibility of porcine preimplantation embryos to pseudorabies virus

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Receptor-determined susceptibility of preimplantation embryos to pseudorabies virus and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus

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A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

RNA expression analysis of genes associated with bovine blastocyst formation, comparison between in vivo and in vitro produced preimplantation embryos

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Sanitary control in bovine embryo transfer - How far should we go? A review

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A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY QUARTERLY

Semen handling in porcine AI centers: the Belgian situation

P VYTDominiek MaesTom RijsselaereJeroen DewulfAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

semen handling in porcine AI-centres in Belgium

Philip VytDominiek MaesTom RijsselaereJeroen DewulfAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

Temporal detection of caspase-3 and-7 in bovine in vitro produced embryos of different developmental capacity

Leen VandaeleB MATEUSENDominiek MaesAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Transmission of mice minute virus by in vivo -but not in vitro- produced mouse embryos

E MAHABIRD BULIANJ NEEDHAMR SCHMöLLERA MAYERBart MateusenAnn Van SoomHans NauwynckJessie Schmidt

Transmission of mice minute virus by in vivo-produced mouse embryos

E MAHABIR-BRENNERD BULIANJ NEEDHAMR SCHMOLLERA MAYERBart MateusenAnn Van SoomHans NauwynckJ SCHMIDT

Transmission of mouse minute virus (MMV) but not mouse hepatitis virus (MHV) following embryo transfer with experimentally exposed in vivo-derived embryos'

E MAHABIRD BULIANJ NEEDHAMA MAYERBart MateusenAnn Van SoomHans NauwynckJ SCHMIDT

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

Use of peroxide as apoptosis inducer in 16-cell stage embryos

Leen VandaeleR De Freitas SantosDominiek MaesKaren GoossensAnn Van Soom

Use of peroxide as apoptosis inducer in bovine oocytes

Leen VandaeleRui De Freitas SantosDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

2006

Advances in the assessment of canine semen quality

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

Beoordeling van de vruchtbaarhied van de stier : het onderzoek naar de reproductiegeschiktheid

Geert HoflackGeert OpsomerDominiek MaesAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Breeding soundness and libido examination of Belgian blue and Holstein Friesian artificial insemination bulls in Belgium and the Netherlands

Geert HoflackAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de KruifGeert OpsomerLuc Duchateau

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Canine artificial insemination: State of the Art in Flanders (Belgium)

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomW HAELTERMANStefaan RibbensAart de Kruif

Comparison of 5 different methods for the assessment of boar semen concentration

Tom RijsselaereA SOKOLOWSKAAnn Van SoomW DELEYDominiek Maes

Comparison of sperm quality of Belgian Blue and Holstein Friesian bulls

Geert HoflackGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de KruifLuc Duchateau

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Detection of apoptosis in bovine oocytes of different diameter

B ANGUITALeen VandaeleBart MateusenDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

Detection of caspase-3 and -7 in normal and slow developing bovine in vitro embryos

Leen VandaeleBart MateusenDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

Detection of caspase-3 and -7 in normal and slow developing bovine in vitro embryos

Leen VandaeleB MATEUSENDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

Dynamics of boar semen motility inhibition as a semi-quantitative measurement of Bacillus cereus emetic toxin (Cereulide)

Andreja RajkovicMieke UyttendaeleW DELEYAnn Van SoomTom RijsselaereJohan Debevere

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS

Effect of fibronectin and vitronectin on sperm penetration of bovine in vitro matured oocytes

Mirjan ThysAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Effect of fibronectin and vitronectin on sperm penetration of bovine in vitro matured oocytes

Mirjan ThysAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Effect of non-esterified fatty acids on bovine theca cell steroidogenesis and proliferation in vitro

Tom VanholderJo LeroyAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesA CORYNT FIERSAart de KruifGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Effect of sperm coating on the quality of bovine frozen-thawed spermatozoa

Mirjan ThysAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfTom RijsselaereAart de Kruif

Effects of beta-OH butyrate on bovine granulosa and theca cell function in vitro

Tom VanholderJo LeroyAnn Van SoomM CORYNAart de KruifGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Evaluation of epididymal semen quality using the Hamilton-Thorne analyser indicates variation between the two caudae epididymides of the same bull

IGF GOOVAERTSGeert HoflackAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfA NICHIAart de KruifPEJ BOIS

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Evaluation of risks of viral transmission to recipients of bovine embryos arising from fertilisation with virus-infected semen

AE WRATHALLHA SIMMONSAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Fertility in Belgian Blue bulls

Geert HoflackAnn Van SoomGeert OpsomerAart de Kruif

Fibronectin and cytokeratin 18 are markers for bovine blastocyst formation

Karen GoossensAnn Van SoomMario Van PouckeAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

Fibronectin and cytokeratin 18 are markers for bovine blastocystformation

Karen GoossensAnn Van SoomMario Van PouckeAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

influence of ambient air on pH and motility

Philip VytDominiek MaesStanislas SysTom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

influence of ambient air on pH and motility of extended porcine semen

Philip VytDominiek MaesStanislas SysTom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

Influence of body condition score on sperm morphology in Belgian Blue and Holstein Friesian bulls

Geert HoflackAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesLuc DuchateauGeert OpsomerAart de Kruif

Influence of different temperatures during transport of porcine ovaries on the efficiency of follicular fluid as a protein source during in vitro maturation of porcine oocytes

Jo BijttebierDominiek MaesBart MateusenAnn Van Soom

Is apoptosis in bovine in vitro produced embryos related to early developmental kinetics and in vivo bull fertility?

Leen VandaeleBart MateusenDominiek MaesAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Mateusen B., Van Soom A., Maes D.G.D. and Nauwynck H.J. Susceptibility of embryonic cells of morulae and blastocysts to porcine parvovirus (PPV), pseudorabies virus (PRV) and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). Proceedings of the 19th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark, 113

Bart MateusenAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesHans Nauwynck

Modern research in the reduced fertility in high producing dairy cows: an innovative way of thinking

Jo LeroyAnn Van SoomAart de KruifGeert Opsomer

A3 Journal Article in Flemish Veterinary Journal

Modern research in the reduced fertility of high yielding dairy cows: an innovative way of thinking

JLMR LeroyAnn Van SoomAart de KruifGeert Opsomer

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Niet-infectieuze oorzaken van neonatale problemen en sterfte bij kittens

B FRANCOISTom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Predictive value of sperm motility characterisitics and morphology on reproductive performance in sows

Philip VytDominiek MaesC QUINTENMichel AertsTom RijsselaereW DELEYAnn Van Soom

predictive value of sperm motility characteristics and morphology on reproductive parameters in sows

Philip VytDominiek MaesTom RijsselaereBart MateusenW DELEYAnn Van Soom

Reduced fertility in high producing dairy cows…is the oocyte in danger?

Jo LeroyGeert OpsomerPeter BolsAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

Role of two glycosidases (alpha-mannosidase and beta-N-acetylglucosaminidase) on in vitro bovine embryonic development

TH TSILIGIANNILeen VandaeleAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Temporal detection of apoptosis in bovine in vitro embryos in relation to oocyte diameter

Leen VandaeleB ANGUITADominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

The essence of fertilization: oocyte meets sperm

Ann Van SoomMohamed Ahmed MM Shehab El DeenJo Leroy

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

The In vitro development of bovine oocytes after maturation in glucose and beta-hydroxybutyrate concentrations associated with negative energy balance in dairy cows

Jo LeroyTom VanholderGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

The in vitro development of bovine oocytes after maturation in negative energy balance associated glucose and β-hydroxybutyrate concentrations in dairy cows

Jo LeroyTom VanholderGeert OpsomerPeter BolsAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

The use of elektrolyzed oxidizing water in a porcine semen extender

Philip VytDominiek MaesJietse RyckeboerTom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

Typical metabolic changes in high producing dairy cows early post partum and their consequences on oocyte and embryo quality

Jo LeroyTom VanholderGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomPeter BolsAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in Flemish Veterinary Journal

Typical metabolic changes in high producing dairy cows early postpartum and their consequences on oocyte and embryo quality

JLMR LeroyT VanholderGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomPEJ BolsP BossaertAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Vitrification of bovine blastocysts produced after fertilization of oocytes matured in fatty acids containing media

Mohamed Ahmed MM Shehab El DeenJ LEROYDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

Vitrification of bovine blastocysts produced after fertilization of oocytes matured in fatty acids containing media

Mohamed Ahmed MM Shehab El DeenJ LEROYDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

2005

Apoptosis in cumulus cells, but not in oocytes, may influence bovine embryonic developmental competence

YQ YUANAnn Van SoomJo LeroyJeroen DewulfAlex Van ZeverenAart de KruifLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Apoptosis in fast and slow cleaving in vitro produced bovine embryos

Leen VandaeleBart MateusenDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

Aspiração de oócitos (ovum pick-up), a técnica ideal para o estudo do ambiente intra-follicular e da qualidade oocitária em vacas de leite de alta produção

Jo LeroyPeter BolsGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in Acta Scientiae Veterinariae

Assessement of the susceptibility of porcine preimplantation embryos to pseudorabies virus (PRV) and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) using perivitelline microinjection

Bart MateusenAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesHans Nauwynck

Breeding soundness evaluation of Belgian blue and Holstein Friesian bulls

Geert HoflackAnn Van SoomLuc DuchateauGeert OpsomerAart de Kruif

Canine sperm cryopreservation

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomGeert Hoflack

Changes in the concentrations of urea, glucose and beta-hydroxybutyrate in the follicular fluid of the dominant follicle in high-yielding dairy cows early post partum

Jo LeroyTom VanholderGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Comparison of embryo quality in high-yielding dairy cows, in dairy heifers and in beef cows

Jo LeroyGeert OpsomerSarne De VliegherTom VanholderL GOOSSENSA GELDHOFPeter BolsAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Comparison of three diluents for the storage of fresh bovine semen

Steven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Deep uterine insemination in cattle

Ann Van SoomSteven VerberckmoesJeroen DewulfMirjan ThysAart de Kruif

Effect of body weight, age and breeding history on canine sperm quality parameters measured by the Hamilton-Thorne Analyser

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomGeert HoflackDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Effect of body weight, age and breeding history on canine sperm quality parameters measured by the Hamilton-Thorne Analyser

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomGeert HoflackDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Effect of caffeine on motility and IVF results of stored epididymal bull semen

I GOOVAERTSAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfAart de KruifPeter Bols

Effect of non-esterified fatty acids on bovine granulosa cell steroidogenesis and proliferation in vitro

Tom VanholderJo LeroyAnn Van SoomGeert OpsomerDominiek MaesMarc CorynAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Effect of oleic acid during in vitro maturation and fertilisation, first cleavage and embryo development of bovine cumulus-oocyte-complexes

Jo LeroyTom VanholderAnn Van SoomGeert OpsomerPeter BolsAart de Kruif

Effect of sperm coating on the quality of bovine frozen-thawed spermatozoa

Mirjan ThysAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfTom RijsselaereAart de Kruif

Effect of the timing of artificial insemination on the number of spermatozoa discovered in the uterine crypts of the bitch

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomSteven Van CruchtenMarc CorynK GORTZDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Evaluation of the lipid content in bovine oocytes and embryos with nile red: A practical approach

Jo LeroyG GENICOTI DONNAYAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Influence of in vivo bull fertility on apoptotic rate in bovine in vitro embryos

Leen VandaeleBart MateusenDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

Inhibition of bovine sperm-zona binding by bovine herpesvirus-1

Sofie TangheGeert VanrooseAnn Van SoomLuc DuchateauMT YsebaertP KerkhofsE ThirySV Littel-van den HurkPatric Van OostveldtHans Nauwynck

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Interrelation between follicular fluid and serum non esterified fatty acids in high-yielding dairy cows early post partum

Jo LeroyTom VanholderAnn Van SoomGeert OpsomerPeter BolsArmand Christophe

Low dose insemination in cattle with the Ghent device

Steven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfMirjan ThysAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Low glucose and high β-hydroxybutyrate levels during in vitro maturation of bovine oocytes do not influence blastocyst yield

Jo LeroyTom VanholderGeert OpsomerPeter BolsAnn Van Soom

Metabolic changes in high producing dairy cows and the consequences on oocyte and embryo quality

Jo LeroyAnn Van SoomGeert OpsomerAart de Kruif

New techniques for the assessment of canine semen quality: A review

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomSofie TangheM CORYNDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Non-esterified fatty acids in follicular fluid of dairy cows and their effect on developmental capacity of bovine oocytes in vitro

Jo LeroyTom VanholderBart MateusenArmand ChristopheGeert OpsomerAart de KruifG GENICOTAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Porcine embryo development and fragmentation and their relation to apoptotic markers: a cinematographic and confocal laser scanning microscopic study

Bart MateusenAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesI DONNAYLuc DuchateauAS LEQUARRE

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Real-Time qPCR used as a sensitive technique to quantify transcription levels across different stages of bovine preimplantation embryo development

Karen GoossensMario Van PouckeAnn Van SoomAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

Role of glycosidases during in vitro bovine embryo production

T TSILIGIANNILeen VandaeleAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Selection of reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR in bovine preimplantation embryos

Karen GoossensMario Van PouckeAnn Van SoomJo VandesompeleAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in BMC DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Sperm-oocyte interactions during bovine fertilization in vitro

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomHans Nauwynck

The use of a fluorescent dye, Nile red, to evaluate the lipid content of single mammalian oocytes

G GENICOTJo LeroyAnn Van SoomI DONNAY

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Use of a homologous radioimmunoassay (RIA) to evaluate the effect of maternal and foetal parameters on pregnancy-associated glycoprotein (PAG) concentrations in sheep

Leen VandaeleSteven VerberckmoesB EL AMIRIJ SULONLuc DuchateauAnn Van SoomJF BECKERSAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Uterotubal semen deposition in the mare using a new artificial insemination device

Jan GovaereMaarten HoogewijsL PAIJMANSSteven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Validation and usefulness of the sperm quality analyzer (SQA II-C) for bull semen analysis

Geert HoflackTom RijsselaereDominiek MaesJeroen DewulfGeert OpsomerAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

2004

A comparison of a mechanical sector and a linear array transducer for ultrasound-guided transvaginal oocyte retrieval (OPU) in the cow

Peter BolsJo LeroyTom VanholderAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

A new test for early pregnancy diagnosis in sheep: Determination of ovine pregnancy associated glycoprotein (ovPAG) concentration by means of a homologous radioimmunoassay

Steven VerberckmoesLeen VandaeleS DE CATB EL AMIRIJ SULONLuc DuchateauAart de KruifJF BECKERSAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Age-related differences in canine semen quality parameters

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Apoptosis in bovine in vitro embryos in relation to cleavage rate

Leen VandaeleB MATEUSENJ LEROYDominiek MaesAnn Van Soom

Assessment of a new utero-tubal junction insemination device in dairy cattle

Steven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomIsabel De PauwJeroen DewulfChris VervaetAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Assessment of a new utero-tubal junction insemination device in the Mediterranean Italian water buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis)under field conditions

G PRESICCESteven VerberckmoesE SENATOREJeroen DewulfAnn Van Soom

A2 Journal Article in Bubalus Bubalis

Automated sperm morphometry and morphology analysis of canine semen by the Hamilton-Thorne analyser

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomGeert HoflackDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Automated sperm morphometry and morphology analysis of canine semen by the Hamilton-Thorne analyser

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomG HOFLACKD MAESAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Carbohydrates and glycoproteins involved in bovine fertilization in vitro

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomLuc DuchateauHans NauwynckAart de Kruif

Carbohydrates and glycoproteins involved in bovine fertilization in vitro

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomLuc DuchateauHans NauwynckAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in MOLECULAR REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Comparative study on five different commercial extenders for boar semen

P VYTDominiek MaesE DEJONCKHEEREFrans CastryckAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Computer-assisted motility analysis of bull semen stored under different conditions

Geert HoflackDominiek MaesAnn Van SoomGeert OpsomerAart de Kruif

De produktie van biofarmaceutische eiwitten door gekloonde, transgene herkauwers

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Detection of late embryonic mortality by means of ovine pregnancy-associated glycoproteins

Steven VerberckmoesLeen VandaeleS DE CATB EL AMIRIJ SULONLuc DuchateauAnn Van SoomJ BECKERS

Differential transcription of the bovine AMPD3 gene in single blastocysts cultured under various oxygen tensions

Yuqing YuanLuc PeelmanJL WILLIAMSAlex Van ZeverenA KRUIFA LAWAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANIMAL BREEDING AND GENETICS

Effect of blood admixture on in vitro survival of chilled and frozen-thawed canine spermatozoa

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesSylvie VerberckmoesAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Effect of extender and bacterial contamination on boar sperm motility parameters assessed by computer assisted sperm analysis (CASA)

Bart MateusenR DEUCHANDEDominiek MaesAnn Van SoomW DELEYAart de Kruif

effect of non esterified fatty acids on granulosa cell proliferation

Tom VanholderJo LeroyGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Effect of number of lambs, their sex and birth weight on ovine pregnancy-associated glycoprotein (ovPAG) concentrations

Leen VandaeleSteven VerberckmoesS DE CATB EL AMIRIJ SULONLuc DuchateauAnn Van SoomJ BECKERS

Effect of the timing of artificial insemination on the number of spermatozoa discovered in the uterine crypts of the bitch

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomS VAN CRUCHTENM CORYNK GöRTZDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Effect of the timing of insemination in relation to ovulation on the sperm distribution in the genital tract of the bitch

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomSteven Van CruchtenMarc CorynK GORTZDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

effect of utero-tubal junction insemination on the integrity of the bovine endometrium

Steven VerberckmoesPieter CornillieAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Effect of whole blood and serum on bovine sperm quality and in vitro fertilization capacity

Steven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomI DE PAUWJeroen DewulfTom RijsselaereAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Eosin nigrosin staining of epididymal bovine semen

Geert HoflackWim Van Den BroeckAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Identification of stage-specific genes in bovine blastocysts by suppression subtractive hybridization

Karen GoossensAnn Van SoomAlex Van ZeverenMario Van PouckeYuqing YuanLuc Peelman

Identification of stage-specific genes in bovine blastocysts by Suppression Subtractive Hybridization

Karen GoossensAnn Van SoomAlex Van ZeverenMario Van PouckeYunqing YuanLuc Peelman

In vitro susceptibility of morula and blastocyst stage embryos to pseudorabies virus (PRV) and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)

Bart MateusenAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesHans Nauwynck

Inhibition of bovine sperm-oocyte fusion by the p-aminophenyl derivative of D-mannose

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomLuc DuchateauAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in MOLECULAR REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Intra-uteriene inseminatie bij mens en dier

Steven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomMirjan ThysAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Intra-uterine insemination in farm animals and humans

Steven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomA KRUIF

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Mapping and transcription profiling of CASP1, 3, 6, 7 and 8 in relation to caspase activity in the bovine cumulus-oocyte complex

Yuqing YuanLuc PeelmanJL WILLIAMSAlex Van ZeverenA KRUIFA LAWAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL GENETICS

Metabolic changes in follicular fluid of the dominant follicle in high-yielding dairy cows early post partum

Jo LeroyTom VanholderJoris DelangheGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomPeter BolsJeroen DewulfAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Metabolite and ionic composition of follicular fluid from different-sized follicles and their relationship to serum concentrations in dairy cows

Jo LeroyTom VanholderJoris DelangheGeert OpsomerAnn Van SoomPeter BolsAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Molecular quality assessment of bovine oocytes and in vitro produced embryos

Yuqing YuanLuc PeelmanAnn Van Soom

Motility assesment of porcine spermatozoa: a comparison of methods

Philip VytDominiek MaesE DEJONCKHEEREFrans CastryckTom RijsselaereAnn Van Soom

Motility assessment of porcine spermatozoa: a comparison of methods

P VYTDominiek MaesTom RijsselaereE DEJONCKHEEREFrans CastryckAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Motility parameters of fresh bull semen evaluated by computer-assisted semen analysis are affected by the dilution medium

Geert HoflackDominiek MaesAnn Van SoomGeert OpsomerAart de Kruif

New techniques for canine semen assessment and characterization of the sperm reservoir in the bitch

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Ovine pregnancy-associated glycoprotein profiles in ewes pregnant with singletons and twins

Leen VandaeleSteven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomB EL AMIRILuc DuchateauJ SULONJ BECKERS

Semen quality parameters of spermatozoa flushed from the reproductive tract of the bitch following artificial insemination

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomSteven Van CruchtenMarc CorynK GORTZDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Sperm distribution in the genital tract of the bitch following artificial insemination in relation to the time of ovulation

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomSteven Van CruchtenMarc CorynK GORTZDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION

Sperm distribution in the genital tract of the bitch following artioficial insemination

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomSteven Van CruchtenMarc CorynK GÖRTZDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Sperm-oviduct binding in relation with bull fertility and semen quality

Ann Van SoomI DE PAUWHans LaevensSteven VerberckmoesAart de Kruif

Storage of fresh bovine semen in a diluent based on the ionic composition of cauda epididymal plasma

Steven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfI DE PAUWAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Susceptibility of pig embryos to porcine circovirus type 2 infection

Bart MateusenRE SANCHEZAnn Van SoomPeter MeertsDominiek MaesHans Nauwynck

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Susceptibility of porcine morulae and blastocyst stage embryos to pseudorabies virus and porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus

Bart MateusenAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesHans Nauwynck

The influence of percentage and concentration of live fresh bull spermatozoa on the sperm motility index

Geert HoflackTom RijsselaereDominiek MaesAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

The vaginal microflora and canine herpesvirus 1 antibody titers throughout the estrous cycle of breeding bitches

Bianca FeyenAnn Van SoomHans NauwynckLuc DevrieseAnnemie DecostereBoudewijn CatryJeroen DewulfAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Use of heterologous and homologous radioimmunoassay (RIA) for ovine Pregnancy-Associated Glycoprotein (ovPAG) determination to detect pregnancy in sheep

Leen VandaeleSteven VerberckmoesS DE CATB EL AMIRIJ SULONLuc DuchateauAnn Van SoomJ BECKERS

Viruses and assisted reproductive technology

Ann Van SoomM MATEUSENSofie TangheHans NauwynckAart de Kruif

Weight and semen parameters of paired caudae epididymides from bulls

I GOOVAERTSAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfAart de Kruif

2003

Assessment of a new utero-tubal junction insemination device in cdairy cattle under field conditions

Steven VerberckmoesJeroen DewulfI DE PAUWAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Assessment of mammalian embryo quality: what can we learn from embryo morphology?

Ann Van SoomBart MateusenJo LeroyAart de Kruif

A2 Journal Article in REPRODUCTIVE BIOMEDICINE ONLINE

Comparison of bovine sperm quality afer 6 days of storage in caprogen and CEP diluter

Steven VerberckmoesI DE PAUWAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Comparison of porcine semen quality during one week preservation using 5 commercial extenders

Philip VytDominiek MaesE DEJONCKHEEREFrans CastryckAnn Van Soom

Comparison of semen quality parameters in Belgian blue and Holstein Friesian bulls

Geert HoflackDominiek MaesAnn Van SoomGeert OpsomerAart de Kruif

Computer-assisted analysis of canine sperm morphology by the Hamilton-Thorne Metrix system

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Cumulus contributions during bovine fertilization in vitro

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomJ MEHRZADDominiek MaesLuc DuchateauAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Deep intra-uterine insemination of dairy cattle under field conditions

Steven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomI DE PAUWJeroen DewulfAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

effect of catalase and N2-gas on fresh bovine semen quality during 6 days of storage

Steven VerberckmoesI DE PAUWAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfAart de Kruif

Effect of different pregnancy parameters on ovine Pregnancy-Associated Glycoprotein (ovPAG) concentrations

Leen VandaeleSteven VerberckmoesS DE CATB EL AMIRIJ SULONLuc DuchateauAnn Van Soom

Effect of sperm coating on the survival and penetrating ability of in vitro stored bovine spermatozoa

IMC DE PAUWAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesSteven VerberckmoesAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Effect of technical settings on canine semen motility parameters measured by the Hamilton-Thorne analyzer

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

effect of the Ghent Device on bovine Sperm quality

Steven VerberckmoesI DE PAUWAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfAart de Kruif

Fragmentation and apoptosis in bovine embryos

Ann Van SoomB MATEUSENDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Hormonal regulation of bovine secretory proteins derived from caput and cauda epididymal epithelial cell cultures

IMC DE PAUWAK GOFFAnn Van SoomSteven VerberckmoesAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ANDROLOGY

In vitro survival of bovine spermatozoa stored at room temperature under epididymal conditions

IMC DE PAUWAnn Van SoomKoen MintiensS VERBERCKMOESAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Influence of oxygen tension on apoptosis and hatching in bovine embryos cultured in vitro

Yuqing YuanAnn Van SoomFrank CoopmanKoen MintiensML BoerjanAlex Van ZeverenAart de KruifLuc Peelman

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Inhibition of bovine sperm-oocyte fusion by the p-aminophenyl derivative of D-mannose

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomLuc DuchateauAart de Kruif

Interactions between PCV2 and porcine embryos

Bart MateusenAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesHans Nauwynck

Intravaginal fibroma in a sheep

Steven VerberckmoesH DE BOSSCHEREAnn Van SoomR VERVAETAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in VETERINARY RECORD

Low dose insemination in cattle with a new deep intra-uterine insemination device

Steven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfAart de Kruif

Motility characteristics of boar spermatozoa after addition of prostaglandin F-2 alpha

Dominiek MaesBart MateusenTom RijsselaereSarne De VliegherAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Negative effect of red blood cells on the in vitro survival of frozen-thawed canine spermatozoa

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Oestrusinductie bij de teef met ergolinederivaten

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomWalter Van Den BroeckAart de Kruif

A2 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Ovine Pregnancy-Associated Glycoproteins (ovPAG's) as tracer for late embryonic mortality

Steven VerberckmoesLeen VandaeleS DE CATB EL AMIRIJ SULONLuc DuchateauAnn Van SoomJ BECKERS

Semen quality parameters in Malinois and German shepherd dogs

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Susceptibility of pig embryos to porcine circovirus type 2 infection

Bart MateusenR SANCHEZAnn Van SoomP MEERTSDominiek MaesHans Nauwynck

Toxicity ters of the Ghent Device on Bovine spermatozoa

Steven VerberckmoesI DE PAUWAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfAart de Kruif

2002

Abortus bij de teef.

Ann Van SoomTom RijsselaereWalter Van Den BroeckAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Assessment of different sperm quality parameters to predict in vitro fertility of bulls.

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomV STERCKXDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Assessment of Mammalian Embryo Quality: Invasive and Non-Invasive Techniques.

H HURDAnn Van SoomM BOERJAN

Castreren van biggen en problemen met berengeur.

Dominiek MaesBart MateusenAnn Van SoomMarc VerdonckAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Characterization of caspases in the bovine reproductive system

Yuqing YuanLuc PeelmanAart de KruifAlex Van ZeverenAnn Van Soom

Cloning and mapping of cattle caspases

Yuqing YuanLuc PeelmanAart de KruifAlex Van ZeverenAnn Van Soom

Cloning and mapping of cattle caspases

Y YUANLuc PeelmanAart de KruifJ WILLIAMSA LAWAlex Van ZeverenAnn Van Soom

Comparison of p53 and NF-κB gene expression between unfertilized bovine oocytes and 2-cell in vitro produced embryos

Y YUANLuc PeelmanAart de KruifAlex Van ZeverenAnn Van Soom

Comparison of p53 and NF-κB gene expression between unfertilized bovine oocytes and 2-cell in vitro produced embryos

Yuqing YuanLuc PeelmanAart de KruifAlex Van ZeverenAnn Van Soom

Cysteamine supplementation during in vitro maturation and embryo culture: A useful tool for increasing the efficiency of bovine in vitro embryo production.

DG DE MATOSC HERRERAR CORTVRINDTJ SMITZAnn Van SoomD NOGUEIRARS PASQUALINI

A1 Journal Article in MOLECULAR REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Difference in reactive oxygen species load in conditioned media of bovine cumulus-enclosed and cumulus-denuded oocytes after sperm-oocyte co-incubation

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomJ MEHRZADLuc DuchateauAart de Kruif

Differential staining of inner and outer cells to assess mammalian embryo quality

Ann Van SoomML BOERJANK HARDY

Bookchapter in Assessment of mammalian embryo quality: invasive and non-invasive techniques. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands;

Effect of blood admixture on in vitro survival of fresh diluted canine spermatozoa

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Effect of blood admixture on in vitro survival of frozen-thawed canine spermatozoa

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Effect of centrifugation on in vitro survival of fresh diluted canine spermatozoa.

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Effect of technical settings on canine motility parameters assessed by the Hamilton-Thorne

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Embryonic genes are differentially expressed in bovine embryos cultured under varying oxygen tensions

Y YUANAnn Van SoomAart de KruifAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

Freemartinism in a sheep.

Steven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomIngrid De PauwSteven Van CruchtenAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Function of the cumulus oophorus before and during mammalian fertilization.

Ann Van SoomSofie TangheIngrid De PauwDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Identification of caspases in cattle. Competence to development of the mammalian oocyte and embry quality

Y YUANAnn Van SoomAart de KruifAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

Is precocious zona hardening responsible for reduced penetration rates of bovine cumulus-denuded oocytes?

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesLuc DuchateauAart de Kruif

Migration of bovine spermatozoa in a synthetic medium and its relation to in vivo bull fertility.

Steven VerberckmoesAnn Van SoomIngrid De PauwJeroen DewulfAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Minireview: Functions of the cumulus oophorus during oocyte maturation, ovulation, and fertilization.

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomHans NauwynckMarc CorynAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in MOLECULAR REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Morphological classification of bovine zygotes according to lipid contens

Ann Van SoomJ LEROYS MORTIERGeert OpsomerAart de Kruif

Prevalence of apoptosis and inner cell allocation in bovine embryos cultured under different oxygen tensions with or without cysteine addition.

Ann Van SoomYuqing YuanLuc PeelmanDG DE MATOSJeroen DewulfHans LaevensAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Sperm binding to epithelial oviduct explants in bulls with different nonreturn rates investigated with a new in vitro model.

IMC DE PAUWAnn Van SoomHans LaevensSteven VerberckmoesAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

Use of the sperm quality analyzer (SQA II-C) for the assessment of dog sperm quality.

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Xenotransplantatie - het varken als donordier.

L VERAARTGeert VanrooseAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

2001

Assessment of different sperm quality parameters to predict in vitro fertilizing ability of bulls

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomV STERCKXDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Beoordeling van fertiliteit van vers en ontdooid hondensperma.

Ann Van SoomTom RijsselaereWalter Van Den BroeckAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Blastocyst evaluation by means of differential staining: a practical approach.

Ann Van SoomGeert VanrooseAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Calmodulin is expressed in bovine hatched blastocysts but not in blastocysts

Yuqing YuanAnn Van SoomAart de KruifAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

Cervical insemination in sheep.

Steven VerberckmoesIngrid De PauwAnn Van SoomGeert VanrooseHans LaevensAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Effect of centrifugation on in vitro survival of fresh diluted canine spermatozoa

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Effect of oviduct vesicles on in vitro penetration rate of cumulus-denuded oocytes in cattle

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

Effect of two different kinds of cumulus conditioned medium on in vitro fertilization rates of cumulus-denuded oocytes in cattle

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

From co-culture to defined medium: State of the art and practical considerations.

Geert VanrooseAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Invriezen van sperma bij de hond.

Ann Van SoomTom RijsselaereWalter Van Den BroeckAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Kunstmatige inseminatie bij de hond.

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomWalter Van Den BroeckAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Low dose insemination in cattle with the Ghent device

Steven VerberckmoesI DE PAUWAnn Van SoomJeroen DewulfAart de Kruif

Progesterone alone is not sufficient to mimic the beneficial effect of a cumulus monolayer on the penetration rates of cumulus-free oocytes

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomM CORYNHans LaevensAart de Kruif

Silicone oil used in microdrop culture can affect bovine embryonic development and freezability.

Ann Van SoomAR MAHMOUDZADEHArmand ChristopheMT YSEBAERTAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Use of the Sperm Quality Analyzer (SQA IIC) for the assessment of dog sperm quality

Tom RijsselaereAnn Van SoomDominiek MaesAart de Kruif

2000

De overleving van sperma in de epididymis van de stier: een model voor sperma-opslag in vitro ?

Ingrid De PauwAnn Van SoomSteven VerberckmoesAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Differential display RT-PCR detects a differential expression of Calmodulin in bovine blastocysts and hatched blastocysts

Y YUANAnn Van SoomAart de KruifAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

Differential display RT-PCR revealed expression difference caused by culture condition in bovine embryos

Yuqing YuanAnn Van SoomAart de KruifAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

Differential Display RT-PCR Revealed Expression Difference Caused by Culture Condition in Bovine Embryos

Q YUANAnn Van SoomAart de KruifAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

Embryonic genes are differentially expressed in bovine embryo cultures under varying oxygen tensions

Yuqing YuanAnn Van SoomAart de KruifAlex Van ZeverenLuc Peelman

Embryonic mortality and embryo-pathogen interactions.

Geert VanrooseAart de KruifAnn Van Soom

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

In vitro fertilization rate after incubation of bovine spermatozoa with cytopathic and noncytopathic bovine viral diarrhea virus

M TALEBKHAN GAROUSSIAnn Van SoomGeert VanrooseHans NauwynckSofie TangheHans LaevensAart de Kruif

Nieuwe ontwikkelingen in de cryopreservatie van embryo's bij grote huisdieren.

Ann Van SoomV DE BACKERAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Single embryo culture affects hatching rate in bovine in vitro-produced embryos

YQ YuanAnn Van SoomHans LaevensFrank CoopmanLuc PeelmanAart de Kruif

Sperm-egg ratios above 5000:1 do not improve in vitro fertilization rates in the bovine

Sofie TangheAnn Van SoomM TALEBKHAN GAROUSSIKoen MintiensAart de Kruif

Structural aspects of the zona pellucida of in vitro-produced bovine embryos: a scanning electron and confocal laser scanning microscopic study

Geert VanrooseHans NauwynckAnn Van SoomMarie-Thérèse YsebaertGerard CharlierPatric Van OostveldtAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

The survival of sperm in the epididymis of bulls: A model for the storage of sperm cells in vitro?

I DE PAUWAnn Van SoomS VERBERCKMOESAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

1999

Effect of bovine herpesvirus-1 or bovine viral diarrhea virus on development of in vitro-produced bovine embryos

Geert VanrooseHans NauwynckAnn Van SoomE VanopdenboschAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in MOLECULAR REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Effect of exogenous glutathione on the in vitro fertilization of bovine oocytes.

IH KIMA VAN LANGENDONCKTAnn Van SoomGeert VanrooseAL CASIP HENDRIKSENMM BEVERS

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Het sexen van berensperma.

A4 Journal Article in Varkensbedrijf

Invriezen van embryo's stapje dichterbij.

A4 Journal Article in Varkensbedrijf

Why is the zona pellucida of in vitro-produced bovine embryos an efficient barrier for viral infection?: a scanning electron and confocal laser scanning microscopic study

Geert VanrooseHans NauwynckAnn Van SoomMaria YsebaertG CharlierPatric Van OostveldtAart de Kruif

1998

Bovine embryonic development after in vivo and in vitro fertilization.

Ann Van SoomAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Effect of oil on bovine embryonic development in vitro and on embryo survival after one-step vitrification in cattle

AR MAHMOUDZADEHAnn Van SoomPeter BolsMaria YsebaertAart de Kruif

A2 Journal Article in Journal of Science of IRI, vol. 9, 3

Effects of long-term treatment with bovine somatotropin on follicular dynamics and subsequent oocyte and blastocyst yield in an OPU-IVF program.

Peter BolsMaria YsebaertAnn LeinMarc CorynAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

In vitro Gewinnung boviner Embryonen : Untersuchungen zur transvaginalen und Ultraschall-geleiten Oozytengewinnung zur Embryoqualität und Virus-Embryo-Wechselwirkungen

Ann Van SoomGeert VanroosePeter BolsAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in TIERARZTLICHE UMSCHAU

Proefbuisbevruchting kan helpen bij het behoud van zeldzame huisdierrassen

A4 Journal Article in DE ARK (OOSTERZELE)

Replication of cytopathic and noncytopathic bovine viral diarrhea virus in zona-free and zona-intact in vitro-produced bovine embryos and the effect on embryo quality.

Geert VanrooseHans NauwynckAnn Van SoomE VANOPDENBOSCHAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

1997

Effects of a long term treatment with bovine somatotropin on oocyte and blastocyst yield after OPU/IVF

Peter BolsAnn LeinMaria YsebaertAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Effects of needle tip bevel and aspiration procedure on the morphology and developmental capacity of bovine compact cumulus oocyte complexes

Peter BolsMaria YsebaertAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Relationship between timing of development, morula morphology, and cell allocation to inner cell mass and trophectoderm in in vitro-produced bovine embryos

Ann Van SoomMaria YsebaertAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in MOLECULAR REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Steriliteit bij hoogwaardige runderen: Kans op nakomelingen blijft gewaarborgd dankzij in vitro fertilisatie.

Ann Van SoomPeter BolsGeert VanrooseAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Sterility in cattle of high genetic value: chance of obtaining offspring is assured thanks to in vitro fertilization.

Ann Van SoomPeter BolsGeert VanrooseAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Susceptibility of zona-intact and zona-free in vitro-produced bovine embryos at different stages of development to infection with bovine herpesvirus-1

Geert VanrooseHans NauwynckAnn Van SoomE VanopdenboschAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Timing of compaction and inner cell allocation in bovine embryos produced in vivo after superovulation

Ann Van SoomMarleen L BoerjanPeter BolsGeert VanrooseAnn LeinMarc CorynAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION

1996

Bovine embryo quality : timing of development, morphological differentiation and cell allocation

Ann Van SoomA. de Kruif

Cell allocation to the inner cell mass and the trophectoderm in bovine embryos cultured in two different media

Ann Van SoomMarleen BoerjanMaria YsebaertAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in MOLECULAR REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Effects of aspiration vacuum and needle diameter on cumulus oocyte complex morphology and developmental capacity of bovine oocytes

Peter BolsAnn Van SoomMaria YsebaertJMM VandenheedeAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Gebruik van de transvaginale Ovum Pick-Up techniek: geboorte van de eerste OPU-kalveren in België.

Peter BolsAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

A3 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Oocyte maturation, sperm capacitation and pre-implantation development in the bovine: implications for in vitro production of embryos

Ann Van SoomAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Sucrose-induced shrinkage of in vitro produced bovine morulae: effect on viability, morphology and ease of evaluation

Ann Van SoomMaria YsebaertA Vanhoucke-De MedtsAline Van de VeldeS MertonA DelvalA Van LangendoncktI DonnayGeert VanroosePeter Bols et al.

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Three year results of in vitro production of bovine embryos in serum-poor bovine oviduct conditioned medium: an overview

A Van LangendoncktA VansteenbruggeI DonnayAnn Van SoomU BergE SempleB GrisartP MermillodG BremA Massip et al.

A1 Journal Article in REPRODUCTION NUTRITION DEVELOPMENT

1995

Improved results in IVF-treatment of sterility patients by careful selection of bulls and by simulation of cows with FSH before slaughter

Ann Van SoomPeter BolsAart de Kruif

Oocyte pick-up in the cow : the effect of changes in aspiration vacuum and disposable needle diameter on the morphology of the cumulus occyte complex and the developmental capacity of the oocyte

Peter BolsJ. M. M. VandenheedeAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Optimization of a simple vitrification procedure for bovine embryos produced in vitro: effect of developmental stage, two-step addition of cryoprotectant and sucrose dilution on embryonic survival

AR MahmoudzadehAnn Van SoomPeter BolsMaria YsebaertAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY

Ovum pick-up in the cow: the effect of aspiration vacuum and needle diameter on the morphology of the cumulus oocyte complex and on the developmental capacity of the oocyte.

Peter BolsAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Transvaginal ovum pick-up (OPU) in the cow : a new disposable needle guidance system

Peter BolsJ. M. M. VandenheedeAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

1994

Birth of double-muscled Belgian Blue calves after transfer of in vitro produced embryos into dairy cattle

Ann Van SoomPeter MijtenI Van VlaenderenJ Van den BrandenAR MahmoudzadehAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Comparison of the survival rate of in vivo and in vitro produced bovine embryos after a simple vitrification procedure

AR MahmoudzadehAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Comparison of two-step vitrification versus controlled freezing on survival of in vitro produced cattle embryos

AR MahmoudzadehAnn Van SoomMaria YsebaertAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

De mogelijkheden van in vitro fertilisatie in de rundveefokkerij, deel 1 : eerst wat theorie

Ann Van SoomAart de Kruif

Article in a magazine

De mogelijkheden van in vitro fertilisatie in de rundveefokkerij, deel 2 : het overplanten van in vitro bevruchte witblauwe embryo's in goedkope ontvangsters

Ann Van SoomAart de Kruif

Article in a magazine

De mogelijkheden van in vitro fertilisatie in de rundveefokkerij, deel 3 : steriele of in nood geslachte koeien kunnen toch nog nakomelingen geven

Ann Van SoomAart de Kruif

Article in a magazine

In-vitro production of Belgian Blue cattle embryos : some data on the risk of viral infections

Ann Van SoomE VanopdenboschAR MahmoudzadehAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT

Salvage of oocytes from sterile genetically valuable cows, resulting in the birth of a calf

Ann Van SoomI Van VlaenderenAR MahmoudzadehMaria YsebaertAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

1993

A comparative study of the effect of one-step addition of different vitrification solutions on in vitro survival of vitrified bovine embryos

AR MahmoudzadehAnn Van SoomI Van VlaenderenAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Determination of cell number and timing of compaction of in vitro produced bovine embryos

Ann Van SoomA De MedtsI Van VlaenderenAart de Kruif

Timing of bovine blastocyst formation and cell number of early blastocysts derived from in vitro techniques

Ann Van SoomAR MAHMOUDZADEHAart de Kruif

A2 Journal Article in Journal of Reproduction and Fertility, Abstract series 12, p. 117

1992

A comparative study of in vivo and in vitro derived bovine embryos

Ann Van SoomAart de Kruif

Compaction rate of in vitro fertilized bovine embryos related to the interval to first cleavage

Ann Van SoomI Van VlaenderenAR MahmoudzadehHubert DeluykerAart de Kruif

A1 Journal Article in THERIOGENOLOGY

Compaction rate of in vitro fertilized bovine embryos related to time to first cleavage

Ann Van SoomI Van VlaenderenAR MahmoudzadehAart de Kruif

In vitro embryo production in the bovine : pregnancy rate after transfer of Belgian Blue embryos

Ann Van SoomI. Van VlaenderenA. R. MahmoudzadehAart de Kruif

On step vitrification of bovine in vivo and in vitro embryos

A. R. MahmoudzadehAnn Van SoomI. Van VlaenderenAart de Kruif

Semen quality of Belgian Blue bulls : morphology, motility and IVF-results

I. Van VlaenderenAnn Van SoomA. R. MahmoudzadehAart de Kruif

1991

Bull specific effect on in vitro penetration and fertilization of bovine oocytes using various levels of heparin

Ann Van SoomI Van VlaenderenAR MahmoudzadehAart de Kruif

A2 Journal Article in ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY/ANDROLOGY

Results of bovine in vitro fertilization comparing two different methods of coculture

Ann Van SoomAart de Kruif

1995, Proceedings of 11th Réunion A.E.T.R., Hannover, p. 132.

Peter BolsJ VANDENHEEDEAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

A Effect of modification of heparin dose on bovine embryonic development after in vitro fertilization. Assisted Reproductive Technology/Andrology-congress proceedings vol II issue 2, abstr. IS, 1991.

Ann Van SoomI VAN VLAENDERENAart de Kruif

Cryopreservation of bovine oocytes: toxicity of cryoprotectants in 3 slow freezing and 3 vitrification protocols. Proceedings of the 11th Reunion A.E.T.E., 8-9 September, Hannover, 1995, p. 156.

A DE LILLEPeter BolsAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif

Evaluation of morphology of in vitro produced bovine embryos after sucrose treatment: preliminary results. 1995, Proceedings of 11th Réunion A.E.T.E., Hannover, p. 252.

Ann Van SoomGeert VanroosePeter BolsAart de Kruif

OPU in the cow, a new needle guidance system, Proceedings of the 10th Scientific Meeting of the A.E.T.E. European Embryo Transfer Association, Lyon, 1994, 9-10 september, p 672.

Peter BolsJ VANDENHEEDEAnn Van SoomAart de Kruif