Embryos revolutionize dairy breeding in Asia

Published 2024년 8월 13일

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ABS, a global leader in cattle genetics, has introduced embryo production technology in China, setting up a lab with a capacity of 120,000 embryos. This technology enables Chinese dairy farmers to genetically improve their herds by selecting the best genetics, resulting in increased milk production and quality. The technology has led to the production of an average of 3.5 embryos per donor, with some producing up to five. ABS's Sexcel bulls are noted for their superiority in in vitro production. This technology allows Chinese farmers to advance five generations in one, accelerating the genetic improvement process.

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The use of embryos has become a crucial tool for the genetic improvement of cattle herds. By selecting the best maternal (donor) and paternal (bull) genetics, producers can optimize the characteristics of their descendants, resulting in significant improvements in herd performance. This technology has gained prominence among dairy farmers in China, which ranks third in the world in milk production. Since 2017, ABS, a global leader in cattle genetics, has been promoting innovations through its Global Embryo Sector, improving the precision and agility in the genetic improvement of farms around the world. Last year, ABS established a laboratory dedicated to embryo production in northern China, with a capacity of 120,000 embryos. Rodrigo Untura, Global Embryo Director at ABS, highlights: “If we analyze the ranking of the largest dairy farms in the world, it is likely that six of them are in China. After successfully implementing our projects in the United States and Russia, we ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio