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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: Estrus Detection Patch on Heifers (HeatWatch)]Estrus Synchronization Using MGA or Altrenogest in Crossbred Beef Heifers 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. [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. [Image: Embryo Biotechnology Laboratory]Background on 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. 1