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Reproductive Biology Center

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[Image: Embryo Manipulation]About the Reproductive Biology Center Research at the Reproductive Biology Center focuses on developing both basic and applied assisted reproductive technologies for use in livestock improvement, production of trangenic animals for biomedical applications, and propagation of exotic and endangered species. [Image: cloned goats]Priceless Livestock: Reproduction research leads to medical breakthroughs Developments in molecular biology, immunology and genetic engineering have given new dimensions to research on farm animal production. The LSU AgCenter’s Reproductive Biology Center is recognized worldwide as a leader in assisted reproductive technologies for use in livestock improvement, biomedical applications, and propagation of exotic and endangered animal species. [Image: donated Brahman bulls]Expanded animal reproduction research facility officially opens 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. [Image: calf]Oocyte Aspiration for In Vitro Embryo Production in Farm Animals Males of an animal species have an advantage over females in the propagation of their genes. [Image: Pregnant cows]Estrual Behavioral Patterns in Prostaglandin-induced and Naturally Cycling Recipient Females from a Commercial Embryo Transfer Center 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. 1