Author:
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Date of Publication:
June 1, 2012

Publication:
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Excerpt:
Alpaca reproduction is a complicated business. Unlike other farm animal species, the use of artificial insemination and other assisted reproductive techniques poses a great challenge for veterinarians working with these animals. And the gestation period is a lengthy 11 months. How then, can a breeder reproduce multiple crias from the most valuable animals in a relatively short period? Through embryo transfer, a technique now being perfected by the reproduction specialists at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center.

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