Characterization of Specific Immune Cell Parameters in Calves Produced by IVF, Microinjection of DNA, and Delivered by Elective Cesearean Section

Authors

  • D. Caudell VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
  • K. Saker VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
  • J. Kalnitsky VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
  • T. Bailey VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
  • W. D. Whittier VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20005421

Keywords:

In vitro fertilization, IVF, immune cell, reproductive method, management, enhanced reproductive technology

Abstract

In vitro fertilization (IVF) and micro-injection of DNA are reproductive technologies available to enhance the genome of production animals. Immune cell function is poorly understood in calves produced by these reproductive methods. Based on economic value and potential use, characterizing immune cell function would aid in better understanding of both management and medicine of calves produced by enhanced reproductive technologies. The objective of this study was to evaluate specific immune cell parameters in these calves.

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Cattle and calves standing in a field of wildflowers, gazing curiously at the photographer. Yellow background.

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Published

2000-09-21

Issue

2000

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