Genetic recovery
Genetic Recovery is a service of Avantea that allows the production of the last batch of embryos from particularly valuable animals.
The aim is to save animals intended for slaughter for several reasons, such as infertility, trauma, or acute metabolic diseases.
This technique allows the production of high-quality embryos also from animals that can no longer reproduce naturally, ensuring the continuation of their genetic line.
The process of genetic recovery It is carried out in four main phases:
01
Collection of oocytes
Ovaries are recovered after euthanasia or death of the animal due to accidents or other causes. This approach saves the reproductive potential even when the animal is no longer alive, preserving its genetic line.
02
In vitro fertilization (IVF) or ICSIÂ
The oocytes are fertilized in the laboratory using the ICSI technique.
03
Development of embryos
The fertilised oocytes develop into embryos in specialized incubators until they reach the blastocyst stage, when they are ready for transfer or storage.
04
Embryo transfer or storage
Embryos may be:
Fresh transferred to receiving females to start pregnancy immediately
Frozen for a future plant, offering flexibility in reproductive management.
Benefits and applications of genetic recovery
Genetic Recovery is a valuable solution to preserve the genetic value of valuable animals in critical situations or to strategically plan reproduction.
- Infertility
When the animal can no longer reproduce naturally due to fertility problems. - Injuries or accidents
In case of accidents or traumas that prevent pregnancy, but do not compromise the quality of the oocytes. - Acute metabolic disorders
When the animal is to be slaughtered for health reasons, such as acute metabolic diseases, but has a high-value genetic background. - End of reproductive career
When the animal has reached the end of its reproductive career, but there is still the intention to continue its genetic line.