Question

Write a short note on embryo transplant.

Answer 1

Embryo transplant is a technique where the fertilised embryo from a superior female animal is removed and implanted into the uterus of a surrogate mother. This helps multiply high-quality offspring rapidly. It is useful to increase the number of offspring from genetically superior animals, improving livestock breeds. The technique overcomes the limitation of a female’s natural reproductive capacity and speeds up breeding programs. It is widely used in cattle breeding for genetic improvement.