Research overview: ovulation synchronization for timed insemination in felids

Synchronizing ovulation with the delivery of semen is essential for successful artificial insemination, since eggs and sperm must meet within a narrow window. This overview surveys methods for timing ovulation in cats, including hormonal protocols that schedule the luteinizing hormone surge and ovulation, and how insemination is then planned relative to expected egg release. It reviews how knowledge of post-ovulation timing and egg viability guides the precise scheduling needed in species that cannot be inseminated naturally. The review connects synchronization to the practical constraints of handling dangerous or endangered animals only once or twice. Understanding ovulation timing is fundamental to maximizing pregnancy rates in felid assisted reproduction, where each insemination opportunity is limited.