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

Embryo transfer in swine (ETS) has been used for commercial and breeding application only
to a limited extent. However this technique is an essential prerequisite for the application of …

Pig embryos can be cultured using a number of different strategies including complex
approaches like culture in vivo in a surrogate oviduct (rabbit, sheep, mouse), culture in …

Assisted reproduction technology (ART) protocols are used in livestock for the improvement
and preservation of their genetics and to enhance reproductive efficiency. In the case of …

As the pig becomes increasingly used for biomedical research, an effective and efficient in
vitro culture system is essential. This study aimed to improve the commonly used porcine …

Studies have consistently demonstrated that 4-cell pig embryos can be cultured to the
blastocyst stage in a simple salt solution containing bovine serum albumin (BSA). Pig …

Oocyte maturation is a critical component of in vitro embryo production. If not carried out in a
precise manner under optimal conditions, subsequent fertilization and embryo development …

Oocyte and embryo developmental competence are shaped by multiple extrinsic and
intrinsic factors. One of the most extensive research areas in the last decade is the …

In vitro systems for oocyte maturation, fertilization and embryo culture [in vitro production
(IVP)] have the potential for more wide-spread use in creative breeding programs for dairy …

Contents Over the past decades in vitro production (IVP) of bovine embryos has been
significantly improved and in particular bovine IVP is now widely applied under field …