more... > Research Stations > Reproductive Biology Center > Estrual Behavioral Patterns in Prostaglandin-induced and Naturally Cycling Recipient Females from a Commercial Embryo Transfer Center [Image: Pregnant cows] The purpose of this study was to determine if the behavioral patterns exhibited by potential recipients during estrus could be used as an indicator of subsequent pregnancy rates following embryo transfer. The success of any embryo transfer operation ultimately resides in the reproductive performance of the recipient females. Background on Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory [Image: Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory] Background on the Reproductive Biology Center, also referred to as Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory. Some of the stations areas of focus for research, special features, size and location. Oocyte Aspiration for In Vitro Embryo Production in Farm Animals [Image: calf] Males of an animal species have an advantage over females in the propagation of their genes. Expanded animal reproduction research facility officially opens [Image: donated Brahman bulls] Research on livestock reproduction has been given a boost through the expansion and remodeling of one of the country's top facilities - the LSU AgCenter's Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory.  more articles... Estrus Synchronization Using MGA or Altrenogest in Crossbred Beef Heifers [Image: Estrus Detection Patch on Heifers (HeatWatch)] Estrus synchronization had its humble beginnings in the 1940s when progesterone and pregnant mare serum gonadotropin were administered to cattle at varying stages of the estrous cycle to alter cyclicity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of altrenogest for estrus synchronization of crossbred beef heifers.