Evaluation of the Embryo Transfer Procedure Proposed by the International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS) as a Method of Controlling Vertical Transmission of Neospora caninum in Cattle

Authors

  • Paul Baillargeon Clinique Vétérinaire St-Louis- Embryobec, 84 Principale, St-Louis de Gonzague, Québec
  • Gilles Fecteau Département de Sciences Cliniques, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec
  • Julie Paré Biovet Inc., 2900 ave. Vanier, St-Hyacinthe, J2S 6M2, Québec
  • Pierre Lamothe Département de Sciences Cliniques, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec
  • Roger Sauvé Département de Sciences Cliniques, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, St-Hyacinthe, Québec

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20015221

Keywords:

Neospora caninum, vertical transmission, embryo transfer

Abstract

New infections by Neospora caninum in cattle occur primarily following vertical transmission, and there is no proven way to prevent it. The embryo transfer procedure proposed by the International Embryo Transfer Society (IETS) has been proven effective against transmission of many pathogens in cattle. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of the IETS embryo transfer procedure into seronegative recipients to prevent vertical transmission of N. caninum in cattle.

Cover image of the 34th Conference Proceedings: Four men on horseback lead a single cow through a pen. Yellow background.

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Published

2001-09-13

Issue

2001

Section

Research Summaries - General

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