Embryo storage next equine breeding challenge

First at that spot was artificial insemination. Then came embryo transfer. Now, the successful storage of frozen equine embryos is the side past times side challenge beingness tackled past times researchers.

The might to shop a Equus caballus embryo may last of involvement to Equus caballus owners wishing to save the genetics of a valuable creature for hereafter use. It could equally good last a solution for endangered species.

University of Guelph researcher Tracey Chenier in addition to her colleagues, who are working alongside the assistance of internationally renowned cryobiologist Dr Stanley Leibo, are looking for effective ways to freeze embryos which could Pb to worldwide commercial viability of embryo transfer inwards the horse.

Currently, almost all embryo transfers are a costly procedure involving fresh transfer on the same day. “The might to freeze in addition to shop Equus caballus embryos non exclusively would permit for a to a greater extent than convenient transfer time, only would equally good attempt to a greater extent than toll effective,” Chenier said.

Dr Stanley Leibo

The challenge which is unique to Equus caballus embryos, is the formation of a glycoprotein-based capsule (which forms nearly 7 days subsequently ovulation) which surrounds the embryo in addition to prevents the freezing chemic from entering the tissue.

“We bring confirmed that alongside 9 – xi 24-hour interval one-time embryos, really piddling cryoprotectant tin move inwards into the embryo in addition to really piddling H2O tin drib dead inwards out. Water forms H2O ice crystals when y'all freeze it in addition to this tin drive impairment to the embryo,” Chenier said.

Chenier in addition to Leibo volition last collecting twoscore to a greater extent than embryos to drib dead along working on solving this dilemma.

 

 

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