Embryonic mortality in sheep: a review

Authors

PAVITRA CHUNDEKKAD
BARBARA BLASZCZYK
TOMASZ STANKIEWICZ

Abstract

Despite extensive research on the reproductive health of domestic animals, embryonic mortality continues to be a problem that brings about significant losses for both commercial breeding and scientific research. This review paper discusses the genetic and environmental factors that affect embryo mortality rates in sheep along with the different techniques developed to overcome this issue. Additionally, one of the objectives of this study is to emphasize the importance of the use of time-lapse cinematography and color Doppler ultrasonography as quick and reliable methods for early detection of pregnancy and embryonic death.

DOI

10.3906/vet-1907-123

Keywords

Embryo, mortality, sheep, time-lapse cinematography, color Doppler ultrasonography

First Page

167

Last Page

173

Recommended Citation

CHUNDEKKAD, PAVITRA; BLASZCZYK, BARBARA; and STANKIEWICZ, TOMASZ (2020) "Embryonic mortality in sheep: a review," Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences: Vol. 44: No. 2, Article 1. https://doi.org/10.3906/vet-1907-123
Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/veterinary/vol44/iss2/1