Qadeer, i: Factors affecting laboratory production of sahiwa

In vitro embryo production (IVEP) technology has emerged as a successful alternative to expensive conventional way of producing bovine embryos via superovulation of donors. It offers mass scale production of embryos from slaughterhouse waste products the ovaries, or from live selected females via repeated recovery of primary oocytes. A lot of research work has been done on in vitro production of Bos taurus embryos, but there is little information available regarding Bos indicus breeds particularly Sahiwal cattle (Pakistan) which is the heaviest milker of all zebu breeds. It is tick-resistant, heat-tolerant and noted for its high resistance to parasites, both internal and external. This book, therefore, provides the analysis of factors that directly influence the main components (in vitro maturation, fertilization & subsequent development) of this biotechnology and the generated data may contribute in the development of a successful IVEP protocol to be used for conservation and improvement of this important tropical dairy breed.