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DairyTalk 722: IVF Is Booming: Are We Underestimating the Genetics of Recipient Cows? - by Helmut Demmelhuber
The global cattle breeding industry is undergoing a major technological shift. While conventional in vivo embryo production is declining, in vitro embryo production (IVP) continues to expand, creating new opportunities for accelerating genetic progress. However, producing more embryos does not necessarily translate into more pregnancies or live calves. Drawing on global embryo production data from 2024 and scientific research on reproductive genetics, this podcast examines a frequently overlooked factor in embryo transfer success: the genetic merit of recipient females. Research suggests that…
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