Transferência de embriões em equinos: o estado da arte

Abstract

Equine embryo transfer is a biotechnology that is on the rise in the global equestrian market, Brazil is one of the countries where it is mostly used, becoming the largest embryo producer. This technique is can be used in both old mares and those that sport routine, that don´t all own a pregnancy, as well as those genetically superior females who have some disease, whose severity would not allow a successful birth, the use of this biotechnology allows the transfer of these genetically superior embryos from donor mares to recipients, who went through a thorough evaluation and synchronization, making it suitable for gestating and creating new foals. This technique has shown excellent results when properly performed, revealing a promising market in veterinary medicine.