There has been an improvement in the blastocyst rates achieved following in-vitro embryo
production that can largely be attributed to improved embryo culture conditions based on an …

The widespread use of a variety of assisted reproductive technologies has removed many of
the constraints that previously restricted mammalian reproduction to the period between …

3000 new references added since the first editionGives information necessary to produce
embryos totally through in vitro techniques Shows commercial applications of embryo and …

The ability of an oocyte to undergo successful cytoplasmic and nuclear maturation,
fertilization and embryo development is referred to as the oocyte's quality or developmental …

Immature human oocytes can be matured and fertilized in vitro. However, subsequent
embryonic development is different when the immature oocytes are retrieved in different …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of the brilliant cresyl blue (BCB) test in
the selection of more competent heifer oocytes for in vitro embryo production (IVEP). IVEP …

The present study was undertaken to discover molecular markers in bovine cumulus cells
predictive of oocyte competence and to elucidate their functional significance. Differences in …

Simple Summary In vitro embryo production using oocytes from prepubertal cattle and
buffalo collected by laparoscopy can be used to produce embryos from genetically superior …

Juvenile calf oocytes represent an untapped source of germ plasm for reproduction. Reports
on the developmental competence of calf oocytes have been controversial. In this research …

Our previous studies have shown that oocytes collected from prepubertal calves lack
developmental competence. The overall objective of this study was to assess causes by …