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What is the primary goal of embryo transfer in elite female animals?
What is the primary goal of embryo transfer in elite female animals?
- To reduce the reproductive efficiency
- To eliminate the need for surrogates
- To maximize the genetic potential (correct)
- To increase the number of offspring
What is the term for the process of producing embryos in a laboratory?
What is the term for the process of producing embryos in a laboratory?
- Somatic cell cloning
- Genetic modification
- In-vitro fertilization (correct)
- In-vivo fertilization
Who is credited with the first successful embryo transfer in cattle?
Who is credited with the first successful embryo transfer in cattle?
- Drost and associates
- JS Nicholas
- Willett and associates (correct)
- Walter Heape
What is the year when the first reported transfer of a bovine embryo took place?
What is the year when the first reported transfer of a bovine embryo took place?
What is the primary advantage of embryo transfer over traditional breeding methods?
What is the primary advantage of embryo transfer over traditional breeding methods?
In which species was embryo transfer first reported?
In which species was embryo transfer first reported?
What is the purpose of the flushing process in embryo transfer?
What is the purpose of the flushing process in embryo transfer?
What is an important characteristic of a good donor female?
What is an important characteristic of a good donor female?
What is the purpose of hormonal synchronization in embryo transfer?
What is the purpose of hormonal synchronization in embryo transfer?
What is the role of the recipient female in embryo transfer?
What is the role of the recipient female in embryo transfer?
What is the purpose of embryo evaluation in embryo transfer?
What is the purpose of embryo evaluation in embryo transfer?
What is a characteristic of a good recipient female?
What is a characteristic of a good recipient female?
What is the primary goal of superovulation?
What is the primary goal of superovulation?
What is an embryo?
What is an embryo?
What is the purpose of superovulation in animal breeding programs?
What is the purpose of superovulation in animal breeding programs?
What is the definition of superovulation?
What is the definition of superovulation?
What is the advantage of superovulation and embryo transfer in animal breeding programs?
What is the advantage of superovulation and embryo transfer in animal breeding programs?
What is the earliest stage of development in an embryo?
What is the earliest stage of development in an embryo?
