To deal with the low rate of successful artificial fertilization for Japanese-bred cows, a team of researchers at Kyushu University led by Prof. Masaaki Hattori has found that the use of a certain antibiotic will strengthen the embryos. They hope to commercialize the process to improve the fertilization rate. Joint experiments conducted with Fukuoka Prefecture confirmed the higher rate, and the prefecture plans to apply for a patent and introduce the process next year at production sites.
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Kyushu U. Team Strengthens Embryos for Artificially Fertilized Eggs
- Published: Oct 1, 2009 / Last Updated: Oct 1, 2009
