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Biosecurity issues associated with current and emerging embryo technologies.

David A Stringfellow¹, M Daniel Givens, Julie G Waldrop

¹College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL 36849-5519, USA. strinda@vetmed.auburn.edu

Reproduction, Fertility, and Development

|February 20, 2004

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Biohazards in embryo production technologies, including cloning and transgenics, pose risks to research and animal populations. This study examines contamination sources and biosecurity for three generations of bovine embryo technologies.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Animal Biotechnology
Reproductive Biology

Background:

Current embryo production, cloning, and transgenic procedures carry inherent biohazard risks.
These risks can impact clinical outcomes, research integrity, and pathogen distribution in animal populations.
Embryo technologies are susceptible to contamination from environmental, animal, or material sources.

Purpose of the Study:

To philosophically describe biohazards associated with three generations of embryo technologies in cattle.
To identify sources of contamination and discuss preventive measures.
To analyze the impact of environmental changes on biohazards and biosecurity in embryo technologies.

Main Methods:

Review and philosophical description of biohazards in bovine embryo technologies.

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Analysis of contamination sources and environmental influences.

Discussion of biosecurity measures and specific pathogen risks, including bovine viral diarrhoea virus.

Main Results:

Pathogen introduction is more likely via animals or animal-derived materials than the physical environment.
Environmental factors significantly influence the occurrence and consequences of contamination.
Bovine viral diarrhoea virus presents specific risks across different generations of embryo technologies.

Conclusions:

Effective biosecurity measures are crucial to mitigate biohazards in all generations of embryo technologies.
Understanding contamination pathways and environmental influences is key to ensuring safety and reliability.
Continuous assessment of emerging biohazards is necessary for advancing animal biotechnology and research.