superovulation
Superovulation is a process in reproductive biology where an individual produces an unusually large number of eggs during a single estrous cycle. This is typically induced artificially using hormonal treatments. The primary goal of superovulation is to maximize the number of oocytes (eggs) available for collection, usually for assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF) or embryo transfer. In domestic animals, it is widely used in breeding programs to increase the number of offspring from genetically superior individuals.
The hormonal treatment usually involves administering gonadotropins, such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), to stimulate the development
Superovulation has been successfully applied in a variety of species, including cattle, sheep, horses, and pigs.