Jingyu Zhang, Hang Shen, Zhenni Zhang, Jianhui Tian, Lei An, Yinjuan Wang
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Abstract
Although laser-assisted biopsy has shown advantages in other species, optimised protocols for bovine embryos remain scarce. This study developed a systematically optimised laser biopsy method for bovine embryos, which demonstrated high post-biopsy survival rates. Key parameters including laser energy, needle diameter, and operating medium were refined to establish a reliable and efficient standard protocol. This technical advance provides critical support for large-scale embryo genomic selection in cattle, facilitating enhanced genetic breeding outcomes.
期刊介绍:
The journal offers comprehensive information concerning physiology, pathology, and biotechnology of reproduction. Topical results are currently published in original papers, reviews, and short communications with particular attention to investigations on practicable techniques.
Carefully selected reports, e. g. on embryo transfer and associated biotechnologies, gene transfer, and spermatology provide a link between basic research and clinical application. The journal applies to breeders, veterinarians, and biologists, and is also of interest in human medicine. Interdisciplinary cooperation is documented in the proceedings of the joint annual meetings.
Fields of interest: Animal reproduction and biotechnology with special regard to investigations on applied and clinical research.