Transfer of a single embryo versus drainage of subordinate follicles to prevent twin pregnancies in dairy cows. Why not both?

In this study, we present two proposed approaches to prevent twin pregnancies in dairy cattle: 1) single, in vitro-produced embryonic transfer into a recipient cow or 2) subordinate follicle drainage at the time of insemination. Both procedures lead to improved embryonic survival. As the use of sexe...

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Main Authors: Fernando LÓPEZ-GATIUS, Irina GARCIA-ISPIERTO
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Society for Reproduction and Development 2020-04-01
Series:The Journal of Reproduction and Development
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jrd/66/4/66_2020-014/_pdf/-char/en