Commercial surgical embryo transfer in cattle

Authors: Struthers GA, Marshall DPJ
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 26, Issue 11, pp 287-288, Nov 1978
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Reproduction - female, Reproduction, Reproduction - assisted/embryo transfer, Embryo/fetus, Surgery
Article class: Correspondence

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Abstract: Surgical embryo recovery and transfer techniques have been used commercially in cattle, by the authors, for 5 years. This letter describes the results achieved in the 1977-78 season at Wairaki Station in Southland. The work was done in two 6-week periods during November-December 1977 and March-April 1978. The results demonstrate successful superovulation and embryo collection with repeat donor treatments and operations. The embryo collection rates and pregnancy rates are superior to those achieved by non-surgical methods…

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