Embryo Transfer - Donkey
Embryo transfer techniques are similar to those used in the horse. Embryo recovery was low when collection was attempted six to seven days after ovulation (Vendramini et al, 1997). The pregnancy rate following nonsurgical transfer is generally low at 20% and has been attributed to the release of PG F2α and luteolysis following manipulation of the cervix (Panzani et al, 2006).
References
- Tibary, A., Sghiri, A. & Bakkoury, M. (2008) Reproduction In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 17
- Panzani, D., Rota, A., Vannozzi, I., Kindahl, H., Govoni, N. and Camillo, F. (2006). ‘Cervical catheterization is not responsible for the low pregnancy rate following transcervical embryo transfer in donkeys’. Animal Reproduction Science 94. pp 370-373.
- Vendramini, O.M., Bruyas, J.F., Fieni, F., Battut, I., and Tainturier, D. (1997). ‘Embryo transfer in Poitou donkeys, preliminary results’. Theriogenology 47. pp 4-9.
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