{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Using Pregnancy-Associated Glycoproteins (PAGs) to Improve Reproductive Management: From Dairy Cows to Other Dairy Livestock.
{Author}: Barbato O;Menchetti L;Brecchia G;Barile VL;Barbato O;Menchetti L;Brecchia G;Barile VL;Barbato O;Menchetti L;Brecchia G;Barile VL;
{Journal}: Animals (Basel)
{Volume}: 12
{Issue}: 16
{Year}: Aug 2022 10
{Factor}: 3.231
{DOI}: 10.3390/ani12162033
{Abstract}: Pregnancy success represents a major issue for the economic income of cattle breeders. Early detection of pregnant and non-pregnant animals, as well as the prediction of early pregnancy failure, can influence farm management decisions. Several diagnostic tools for pregnancy are currently available. Among these, pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAGs) have been shown to be useful for identifying the presence of vital embryos and for pregnancy follow-up monitoring. This review presents an overview of the PAGs' functions, their pregnancy trends, and their use as a tool to improve reproductive management in bovine and other dairy livestock, such as small ruminants and buffalos.