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REPRODUCTIVE BIOTECHNOLOGY applied in animal husbandry - Coggle Diagram
REPRODUCTIVE BIOTECHNOLOGY
applied in animal husbandry
Biotechnology
involves the integration of
natural sciences and engineering sciences
Reproductive
dealing with reproduction
Equipment
• Dummy mount
Microscope
Gloves
• Drugs / Medicaments
• Arrowlock /cattle crush
• Vital fluids for gonads and embryos
• Ultrasound probe
• Foley catheter
Fertilisation
is when the two gametes meet.
Insemination
is when semen is posed into female reproductive tract.
Insemination can occur naturally or artificially.
NATURAL SERVICE
The use of bulls for natural service remains widespread even in areas where artificial insemination has proven to be
very effective.
Many farmers believe that pregnancy rates are higher when a bull is used than when artificial insemination is used.
Continued use of natural service may seem to be a paradox considering the genetic advantages of artificial insemination.
However, there are three situations when the use of natural service may be indicated:
When personnel are unwilling or inadequately trained to perform the tasks associated with heat detection and the technique of artificial insemination, leading to extremely poor pregnancy rates
When long term genetic gain is of minor importance
When local conditions do not provide the infrastructure necessary for successful artificial insemination