Dear readers, previously I described one of the most used technologies for a long time for bovine reproduction, artificial insemination, but nowadays it is not the only technique, since there is also embryo transfer in animals considered of great value for producers, due to the fact that this technique can facilitate the conservation of maternal genes and the production of more than one calf per year.
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It is necessary to begin by pointing out that, according to Selk (2002), this technique began in the 1890s, but it was in 1950 when it was implemented in cattle. Currently, some publications state that the conception percentage is between 40 and 70%, depending on the size of the embryo and other variables.
On the other hand, according to Nuria (xxxx), the genetic selection of the animal must be considered, since it is a costly technology and it is not worth using it in animals that the producer considers not to have any genetic importance. Other conditions that must be taken into account are the animal's health in order for the transfer to be successful. According to some specialists in the area, a cow can be a donor if it is free of tuberculosis, brucellosis and other pathologies of agricultural interest, and the cow must also be in good body condition.
After verifying the aforementioned, the embryos are extracted and then evaluated according to some criteria already established by specialists in the area, among these criteria are the shape and size of the embryos, color, presence of abnormal cells, among other characteristics. After evaluation and the required studies, the extracted embryos that comply with the quality standards of this technology may be transferred to the recipient female or they are preserved in cold storage for later use.
Dear readers, after performing all the process described above by the specialist to implement the technology, at the time of implantation in the recipient females there must be a synchronization with respect to the estrous cycle, since, at the time of transfer the animal must be on the right day so that the embryo reception is as simple as possible.
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*Selk, G. (2002). Embryo transfer in cattle. Oklahoma, Oklahoma state University
*Ponce, N. (2015). Embryo transfers in bovine cattle. Cardenal Herrera University. Spain
I actually used to hate or dislike subjects related to biology during my school days but it's really great to see the growth of technology being utilized in biological cases like this. This is really impressive and I must say I've learnt a lot from your write up today.
Thanks for sharing this great post with love from @hardaeborla and I hope you have a great day ahead ❤️💕❤️
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Hello my dear friend, what a pleasure it is for me to know that the publication was useful and that you can have a basic knowledge about it, no doubt technology is advancing rapidly, we just have to make good use of it.
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hello @amestyj,
It is incredible that you can have more than one offspring per year, I imagine that to be able to invest in this technique the genetics of the animal must be something out of the ordinary for the farmer, one of the doubts I have is how long the insemination procedure of an animal lasts.
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Hello friend, I am glad that you find the publication interesting, as for the embryo collection, it will be done taking into account the estrous cycle of the animal can be between 30 and 60 days to collect the embryos twice, then for their transfer some hormones are given to the animal to stimulate the process, it is something complex that requires a lot of experience and scientific knowledge in this regard.
Thank you very much for your contributions brother, have a great week.
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Hello @amestyj, this embryo transfer technique also offers its benefits to producers the possibility of being able to genetically improve their herd. Based on this approach and as an Agricultural Production Engineer, would you recommend to the producers in our area the implementation of this technique?
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Hello my dear friend @carlir, technology advances and also tends to be very expensive, from my point of view as an engineer, I would recommend this technique to producers who have the possibility of acquiring it, using of course animals that are adapted to the ideal conditions of the agroecosystem.
See you later brother, thanks for your contributions. Have a great week.
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Hello friend @amestyj
Very well concise description that you share with us, "a cow can be a donor if it is free of tuberculosis, brucellosis", many times not to say always the product does not carry health record and ends up generating a total lack of control, which in the end becomes a focus of infestation in the area.
Best regards, be well.
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Hello my dear friend, as mentioned, it is important that the donor cows are free of some of the mentioned pathologies.
See you later brother, we will keep reading.
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Thank you friend @amestyj for sharing this very complete content related to some considerations about embryo transfer in cattle, especially considering that you are an expert in cattle production as it is your area of agricultural production engineering.
Greetings and thanks for your contribution.
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Greetings my brother Carlos, embryo transfer is undoubtedly an advanced technology, it requires trained personnel with a lot of skill in the process.
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Hello dear friend @amestyj.
An extraordinary content that you share with us in this opportunity, actually, technology is present in any area of our knowledge, and here you show us an example of it in the process of embryo transfer in cattle, thanks friend for such an important contribution. Greetings and many successes for you and your family.
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Greetings my dear friend @rbalzan79, I hope you are well, through our writings we have taken for granted that technology is advancing and many economic sectors are benefiting from it, we just need to put it to good use.
See you later brother, blessings to you and your family !
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As always the technology of the hand of man seeking the form of satisfaction and the needs of the same man, in this case the food source, well I think so I perceive using this technique to increase the breeding of cattle or bovine, which in some way will be for human consumption.
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Greetings my dear @lanzjoseg, your perception is correct, the idea of getting another calf per year, economically benefits the producer and thus automatically ensures the production of milk and meat for the food sector and thus contribute to food security.
Thank you for your comment, have a great week !
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Woah!! I don't know that this can be done for animals too. This is new to me. Thanks for sharing this awesome article @amestyj
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Hello friend, this technique has been successfully used in bovine animals (cows), bringing great benefits, although it can be costly. I am pleased that the article is to your liking, have a great week !
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That's quite interesting. What kind of benefit may I ask?
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It is incredible how current technological processes have helped biology so much
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Hello friend, it is very true what you say technology advances and has favored biology, bringing with it many significant techniques to support agricultural production. I am glad that the post is to your liking.
See you later, happy week !
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Thanks man, biology wasn't my favourite subject at all, i am nore good at mathematics and physics. but this sounds like it is simpler than i was taught in school 😊😊
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Greetings friend, I am glad that you will find the information easy to assimilate, that is the idea, taking into account that it is a very complex technique.
Thank you for your comment, it is very valuable to me, have a great week.
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