Objective The high cost associated with conventional methods for producing and freezing bovine embryos restricts the use of the technology to the high value pedigree sector of the cattle breeding industry. Frozen embryos are an extremely cost effective and bio secures method for dissemination of bovine genetics. In order to promote the use of this valuable technology in the much larger commercial sector, this project seeks to significantly reduce frozen embryo production costs. In-vitro maturation, fertilisation and culture (IVP) of embryos provides the best opportunity for reducing the cost of production per se, but IVP embryos do not tolerate the freezing process well and calving rates after embryo transfer into recipients are not commercially acceptable. The purpose of the research is to develop an effective method for freezing IVP embryos by defining the culture and freezing media constituents, which are necessary to produce an embryo with good post-thaw viability. It will also be necessary to develop a method for packaging embryos for freezing, which complies with animal health regulations. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesgeneticsmedical and health sciencesclinical medicinegynaecologyreproductive medicineagricultural sciencesanimal and dairy sciencedomestic animalsanimal husbandrymedical and health sciencesclinical medicineembryology Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinator BEEF IMPROVEMENT GROUPING LTD Address Southborn office YO25 9ED Driffield GB See on map EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all DAIRYGOLD CATTLE BREEDING SOCIETY LTD Ireland EU contribution € 0,00 Address Dairygold ai station 30 Mallow See on map
