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Animal Reproduction Technologies—Future Perspectives

Author(s)

Jane Morrell and Patrice Humblot

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DOI:10.17265/2161-6256/2016.05.002

Affiliation(s)

Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Box 7054, SE-75007, Uppsala, Sweden

ABSTRACT

Reproductive biotechnologies, such as artificial insemination, sperm selection and embryo technologies, offer possibilities for animal producers to increase reproductive efficiency. There have been many significant developments in reproductive biotechnologies over the last few decades, e.g., in sperm handling and preservation, in vitro embryo production and preservation, sexing and cloning. This review discusses some of the key changes that have occurred and explores their potential for increasing the reproductive efficiency of domestic animals in the future. As a consequence, they also offer opportunities to facilitate or accelerate genetic selection. If properly used, they may contribute to increase the sustainability of animal production. The role of epigenetics in influencing phenotype is also considered.

KEYWORDS

Animal reproduction technologies, livestock, genetic selection, conservation breeding, sperm, embryo production, epigenetics, future perspectives.

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