Typically, bovine embryos are transferred into recipient females about day 7 after estrus or
anticipated ovulation, when the embryo has reached the blastocyst stage of development …

Lipids are a potential reservoir of energy for initial embryonic development before activation
of the embryonic genome and are involved in plasma membrane biosynthesis. Excessive …

This book explains the role of hormones in improving and monitoring the production,
performance, reproduction, behaviour and health of livestock animals, focusing on cattle …

Simple Summary The in vitro production (IVP) of bovine embryos has increased in popularity
in the past few decades with improvements in our ability to harvest oocytes from genetically …

The contribution of the calf enterprise to the profit of the dairy farm is generally considered
small, with beef bull selection on dairy farms often not considered a high priority. However …

Background Despite many improvements with in vitro culture systems, the quality and
developmental ability of mammalian embryos produced in vitro are still lower than their in …

The embryo produced by in vitro oocyte maturation, fertilization, and embryonic
development is an important resource for genetic improvement and has the potential to …

During formation of the preimplantation embryo several cellular and molecular milestones
take place, making the few cells forming the early embryo vulnerable to environmental …

Background In vitro production of bovine embryos is a well-established technology, but the
in vitro culture (IVC) system still warrants improvements, especially regarding embryo …

Preimplantation embryo culture, pivotal in assisted reproductive technology (ART), has
lagged in innovation compared to embryo selection advancements. This review examines …