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Evaluation of a Mini-Laparotomy Embryo Transfer Procedure
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Author(s): Prof Robert van Barneveld
This project evaluated the "mini-laparotomy" (non-surgical) method of transfer of pig embryos on pregnancy rates and litter size in order to lower the cost of genetic transfer for breeding companies. The study demonstrated that regardless of how embryos are deposited (ie. transfer catheter or mini-laparotomy), many other unrelated factors can influence implantation. This procedure did not prove commercially viable in the short term and requires further research.
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