Factors influencing the success of embryo transfer in the pig.
Progress in reproductive biotechnologies has led to an increased use of embryo transfer in both swine research and swine production. This review article describes the history and subsequent development of porcine embryo transfer. Special attention is given to aspects of the overall process of embryo transfer which are unique to pigs.
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Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, Ames 50011, USA. cryoungs@iastate.edu
D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000662:veterinary*; D004971:Estrus; D005260:Female; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D013480:Superovulation; D013552:Swine / Q000196:embryology* / Q000502:physiology