VPB 321: Animal Biotechnology (2+1)

EMBRYO TRANSFER TECHNIQUE

• One of the major reproductive technologies that can facilitate genetic improvement in cattle is ET.
• Multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET) takes AI one step further, in terms of both the possible genetic gains and the level of technical expertise and organisation required.
• The main potential advantage of MOET is that the elite females of local breeds can be identified, and bulls can be produced from them for use in a field programme of breed improvement in developing countries.