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Embryo transfer in rabbits
M K Tandle1, S A Bakshi, M D Pargaonkar
1Department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani, India.
Indian Journal of Experimental Biology
|April 1, 1993
Summary
Rabbit embryo transfer using pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG) for superovulation resulted in successful pregnancies. Surgical embryo collection and transfer techniques yielded live offspring from recipient rabbits.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Reproductive Biology
- Animal Science
Background:
- Superovulation is crucial for increasing embryo yield in assisted reproductive technologies.
- Rabbit models are valuable for studying mammalian reproductive processes.
- Surgical embryo transfer is a standard technique in livestock and research animals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of surgical embryo collection and transfer in rabbits.
- To assess the reproductive outcome following superovulation induction with PMSG.
Main Methods:
- Rabbits underwent superovulation using pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG).
- Embryos were surgically collected from donor rabbits.
- Collected embryos were surgically transferred into recipient rabbits.
Main Results:
- A total of 41 embryos were collected from 6 donor rabbits.
- 30 embryos were transferred into 7 recipient rabbits.
- Two recipient rabbits (28.6% success rate) kidded, producing 7 offspring.
Conclusions:
- Surgical embryo collection and transfer are effective in rabbits.
- PMSG-induced superovulation can lead to successful pregnancies and live births in this species.
- This study demonstrates the feasibility of embryo transfer in rabbit reproduction.