Evaluating the potential of IVP to transform assisted breeding in sheep
Lead Participant:
ANIMAL BREEDING EUROPE LIMITED
Abstract
Enhancing ovine performance and reducing environmental impact through genetic improvement is key to a sustainable UK sheep industry. Artificial breeding enables breeders to enhance and accelerate genetic gain in commercially important traits.
ABEurope has developed In Vitro Production (IVP) in cattle, offering a successful alternative to Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer (MOET). Preliminary work suggests ovine IVP could transform the UK sheep industry by offering a new, less invasive approach to assisted breeding. This project will evaluate IVP in sheep by comparing IVP and MOET in a cohort of selected females and will identify the components that are key to success
ABEurope has developed In Vitro Production (IVP) in cattle, offering a successful alternative to Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer (MOET). Preliminary work suggests ovine IVP could transform the UK sheep industry by offering a new, less invasive approach to assisted breeding. This project will evaluate IVP in sheep by comparing IVP and MOET in a cohort of selected females and will identify the components that are key to success
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| ANIMAL BREEDING EUROPE LIMITED | £74,732 | £ 52,312 |
Participant |
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| INNOVATE UK | ||
| INNOVIS LIMITED | £30,878 | £ 21,615 |
People |
ORCID iD |
| Geraint Thomas (Project Manager) |