Embryo collection in young and dead cattle possible

HP
Updated December 19 2019 - 7:29pm, first published 5:20pm
Ovaries can be harvested from recently deceased stock, within two hours of their death. IVF technicians can then collect embryos from these ovaries. Photo supplied.
Ovaries can be harvested from recently deceased stock, within two hours of their death. IVF technicians can then collect embryos from these ovaries. Photo supplied.

COLLECTING embryos from younger females or those that have died through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) could be an option for producers.

HP

Hannah Powe

Livestock writer

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