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bp0019cpr10 | Recent Developments in Porcine AI & ET | CPR2013

Current progress in non-surgical embryo transfer with fresh and vitrified/warmed pig embryos

Martinez Emilio A , Gil1 Emilio A , Cuello Cristina , Sanchez-Osorio Jonatan , Gomis Jesus G , Parrilla Inmaculada , Angel Miguel A , Rodriguez-Martinez Heriberto , Lucas Xiomara , Vazquez Jose L , Vazquez Juan M , Roca Jordi

Embryo transfer (ET) should play a critical role in the pig industry because it allows the movement and introduction of new genetic material into a herd with minimal risk of disease transmission and reduced transportation costs. In addition, embryo movement could prevent the potential health and welfare problems associated with transporting live pigs. Although the first successful ET was reported more than 60 years ago, the commercial use of this procedure in pigs is sti...