Embryo Transfer Flashcards
1
Q
Process
A
- Select donor cow with superior attributes
- Select surrogate with good mothering and milk abilities
- Synchronise donor and surrogate cows
- Super ovulate donor cow
- AI donor cow with genetically superior semen
- Embryos are flushed out using a saline solution and graded on health and growth stage
- Implant viable embryos into surrogate cow
2
Q
Advantages
A
Genetically superiority Accelerating genetic gain Sexed Stored Split Decreases spread of vane real disease
3
Q
Disadvantages
A
Expensive
Time consuming
Labour intensive
