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Current status of assisted reproductive technologies in buffaloes
Kanokwan Srirattana1, Danilda Hufana-Duran2,3, Eufrocina P Atabay2
1Embryo Technology and Stem Cell Research Center, School of Biotechnology, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
Animal Science Journal = Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho
|September 20, 2022
Summary
Buffalo reproduction faces challenges like silent heat and seasonal infertility. Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) offer solutions for efficient buffalo farming and genetic improvement.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Science
- Animal Reproduction
- Livestock Management
Background:
- Buffaloes are vital for smallholders, transitioning from draft to dairy animals.
- Buffalo production significantly impacts socioeconomic factors and livestock industries in developing nations.
- Buffalo reproduction is less efficient than cattle due to various intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) for improving buffalo reproduction.
- To highlight key ARTs including synchronization, in vitro production, and cryopreservation.
- To discuss factors affecting ART utilization and future perspectives in buffaloes.
Main Methods:
- Estrus and ovulation synchronization for fixed-time artificial insemination.
- In vitro embryo production and intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
- Cryopreservation of oocytes and embryos, and somatic cell nuclear transfer.
Main Results:
- ARTs are crucial for optimizing follicle utilization in buffaloes.
- Synchronization techniques improve conception rates in fixed-time artificial insemination.
- ARTs demonstrate potential for overcoming reproductive inefficiencies in buffaloes.
Conclusions:
- Assisted reproductive technologies are essential for enhancing buffalo reproductive efficiency.
- Further research and application of ARTs can bolster buffalo production and the livestock sector.
- Addressing challenges in ARTs will be key to unlocking the full potential of buffalo farming.
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