Method for identifying a mammal receptive to embryo transfer
AssigneeJ.R. Simplot Company
InventorsBrady HICKS, Donna S. JOHNSON
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Abstract
The present invention is drawn to novel methods of selecting mammals receptive to embryo transfers in order to improve reproductive efficiency and milk production of the mammals. The present invention encompasses three methods: (1) selecting from any group of mammals; (2) selecting from estrus-negative mammals; and (3) selecting from estrus-negative mammals and pooling the selected mammals with estrus-positive mammals. Also encompassed is a kit for selecting mammals receptive to embryo transfers.
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A method of increasing milk production, comprising detecting the presence or absence of an ovarian corpus luteum in a population of cows that are not in estrus (estrus-negative), and transferring into an estrus-negative cow that has a corpus luteum an embryo, wherein a cow that subsequently becomes pregnant after embryo transfer is one that is receptive to embryo transfer.
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