Recovery and Maturation Rates, and Blastocyst Rates After ICSI, of Oocytes Aspirated From Follicles After Intrafollicular Oocyte Transfer

Intrafollicular oocyte transfer (IFOT) in the mare offers a unique method to study oocyte maturation, and has clinical potential. Several studies have explored IFOT for embryo production; however, the embryo recovery rate has been poor, for unknown reasons. The purpose of this study was to assess the meiotic and developmental competence of oocytes recovered from the follicle after IFOT. Immature cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) were obtained by transvaginal follicle aspiration (TVA) and held overnight at room temperature.

Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - June 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: E.V. Martinez de Andino, J.G. Brom-de-Luna, H.S. Canesin, H.L. Resende, A.M. Ripley, C.C. Love, K. Hinrichs Source Type: research