| Literature DB >> 7431304 |
Abstract
A total of 256 beef heifers, in 2 experiments, was used to establish fertilization rate and subsequent embryo survival rates. Fertilization rate following a single artificial insemination was 90%. Pooled estimates of embryo survival showed high survival rates up to Day 8 (93%) but markedly reduced (P < 0.001) survival at Days 12 (56%), 16 (66%) and 42 (58%). It is suggested that most embryonic mortality occurs between Days 8 and 16.Mesh:
Year: 1980 PMID: 7431304 DOI: 10.1530/jrf.0.0590463
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Reprod Fertil ISSN: 0022-4251