Seasonal ovarian activity and oocyte size in ovarian follicles of sexually mature gilts / Kyzeková, Petronela [Autor, 40%] ; Bárdová, Katarína [Autor, 20%] ; Reichel, Peter [Autor, 5%] ; Link, Róbert [Autor, 10%] ; Novotný, Jaroslav [Autor, 20%] ; Čonková-Skybová, Gabriela [Autor, 5%]. – [recenzované]. – DOI 10.2754/avb202493030289. – CCC ; WOS CC ; SCO. In: Acta Veterinaria Brno [textový dokument (print)] [elektronický dokument] . – Praha (Česko) : SPN – pedagogické nakladatelství, Brno (Česko) : Veterinární a farmaceutická univerzita Brno. – ISSN 0001-7213. – ISSN (online) 1801-7576. – Roč. 93, č. 3 (2024), s. 289-298 [tlačená forma] [online]

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OCA1. Surname awarded to the assessed personNovotný
OCA2. Name awarded to the assessed personJaroslav
OCA3. Degrees awarded to the assessed personAssoc. prof. , DVM, PhD
OCA4. Hyperlink to the entry of the person in the Register of university staffhttps://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/6072
OCA5. Area of assessmentstudy programme internal diseases of animals · III. degree
OCA6. Category of the research/artistic/other output
OCA7. Year of publication of the research/artistic/other output2024
OCA8. ID of the record in the Central Registry of Publication Activity (CRPA) or the Central Registry of Artistic Activity (CRAA)1243002
OCA9. Hyperlink to the record in CRPA or CRAAhttps://app.crepc.sk/?fn=detailBiblioFormChildKCFBD&sid=DC3982FFF29AF9981B32643346A2&seo=CREP%C4%8C-detail-%C4%8Cl%C3%A1nok
Characteristics of the output that is not registered in CRPA or CRAA
OCA10. Hyperlink to the record in another publicly accessible register, catalogue of research/ artistic/other outputschrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://actavet.vfu.cz/media/pdf/actavet_2024093030289.pdf
OCA11. Characteristics of the output in the format of the CRPA or the CRAA bibliographic record, if the output is not available in a publicly accessible register or catalogue of outputsSeasonal ovarian activity and oocyte size in ovarian follicles of sexually mature gilts / Kyzeková, Petronela [Autor, 40%] ; Bárdová, Katarína [Autor, 20%] ; Reichel, Peter [Autor, 5%] ; Link, Róbert [Autor, 10%] ; Novotný, Jaroslav [Autor, 20%] ; Čonková-Skybová, Gabriela [Autor, 5%]. – [recenzované]. – DOI 10.2754/avb202493030289. – CCC ; WOS CC ; SCO. In: Acta Veterinaria Brno [textový dokument (print)] [elektronický dokument] . – Praha (Česko) : SPN – pedagogické nakladatelství, Brno (Česko) : Veterinární a farmaceutická univerzita Brno. – ISSN 0001-7213. – ISSN (online) 1801-7576. – Roč. 93, č. 3 (2024), s. 289-298 [tlačená forma] [online]
OCA12. Type of the output (if the output is not registered in CRPA or CRAA) article
OCA13. Hyperlink to the webpage where the output is available (full text, other documentation, etc.)hrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://actavet.vfu.cz/media/pdf/actavet_2024093030289.pdf
OCA14. Characteristics of the author's contributionConceptualization, Methodology, Investigation, Writing – review & editing.
OCA15. Annotation of the output with contextual information concerning the description of creative process and the content of the research/artistic/other activity, etc.The presented study addresses the evaluation of ovarian activity and oocyte size in ovarian follicles of sexually mature Landrace-Yorkshire gilts in relation to the seasons of the year. The creative process involved a systematic analysis of 240 gilts slaughtered during different seasons, measuring ovarian size and weight, the number of follicles and corpora lutea (CL) by size category, and the size of oocytes in follicles of various sizes. The content of the work focused on monitoring seasonal variations in reproductive parameters: the largest ovaries and the highest number of follicles were recorded in autumn, the highest number of corpora lutea in spring, and oocyte size varied according to follicle size and season, with the largest oocytes aspirated from 4–6 mm follicles in autumn. The creative contribution of the output lies in clarifying the season-dependent variability of ovarian activity and oocyte growth in gilts, providing valuable information for breeding practice, reproductive program planning, and further research in animal reproduction. The output bridges experimental research with practical applications in veterinary medicine and animal production.
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OCA16. Annotation of the output in EnglishThe study evaluated ovarian activity and oocyte size in sexually mature Landrace-Yorkshire gilts across different seasons, showing that ovarian size, follicle number, corpora lutea, and oocyte growth vary seasonally, with the largest ovaries and oocytes observed in autumn. These findings provide valuable insights for reproductive management and breeding practices in pigs.
OCA17. List of maximum 5 most significant citations corresponding to the output
OCA18. Characteristics of the output's impact on socio-economic practiceBased on the provided abstract, the impact of the output on socio-economic practice can be characterized as follows: Improvement of sow reproductive management: The study provides precise data on seasonal variations in ovarian activity and oocyte size, enabling farmers to optimize the timing of breeding and insemination according to the time of year. This can lead to higher reproductive efficiency and reduced losses in pig production. Optimization of production and costs: Better planning of reproduction based on seasonal trends in growth and reproductive parameters of sows can reduce costs associated with unsuccessful reproduction and increase economic efficiency of pig farming. Support for decision-making in veterinary practice: Veterinarians and reproduction specialists can use the obtained knowledge to provide more accurate recommendations for reproductive management, fertility assessment, and interventions during different seasons. Basis for further research and technological development: The results can also be utilized for the development of assisted reproductive techniques (e.g., selective insemination, estrus synchronization) and for future research in porcine reproductive biology.
OCA19. Characteristics of the output and related activities' impact on the educational processThe output provides PhD students and third-cycle university students with valuable insights into gilt reproductive physiology, including experimental monitoring of ovarian size, the number of follicles and corpora lutea, as well as oocyte growth across different seasons. Through this research, students learn to design and conduct experimental studies, analyze biological data, and interpret seasonal effects on reproductive parameters. Activities related to the output support the development of analytical thinking, experimental skills, and the ability to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications in veterinary medicine and animal production. The output also enriches the educational process with modern insights into animal reproduction and reproductive management.

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