History of the international embryo transfer society Part II

During 1979, service to members, including publication of abstracts of articles pertinent to interests of members, publication of bibliographies covering topics of embryo transfer, publication of the proceedings of the owners-managers workshop, service as a source of information and contacts for members, and updating members through publication of a newsletter, has been maintained and increased in scope. Membership has been growing steadily throughout the year and, at this writing, the membership has exceeded 200 from 22 countries. Thus, as the Society approaches the 1980 decade, it can do so with an optimism of not just survival but of continued growth in size, breadth of service to members, and range of species and topic interests. There is a good mix in the Society between the commercial and university research sectors interested in embryo transfer. Also, there is a good mix between animal scientists, veterinarians, physiologists, and others interested in this specialty interest area. It is expected that these factors will contributeto a healthy future for the Society.