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Daily Impact Embryo transfer allows a female dairy cow to produce up to fiver or more calves per year, rather than the average one calve per year. Dairy farmers are then able to produce more milk, which increases the amount of dair products available in grocery stores. Farmers gain more profit from cattle and products, while shoppers pay less due to the surplus.  |
Public Perception Many feel the process of embryo transfer is unethical and should not be used on livestock. However, many procedures involving embryo transfer have developed into non surgical processes, which is less stressful on the animal. Embryo transfer is not always available to the average breeder because it can be costly and laborous. Researchers have found that, with the use of embryo transfer, the gene pool of a herd decreases because the same female is used consistently to produce the bulk of the offspring. With these issues in mind, some feel that embryo transfer is not always practical. |
Economic Impact Use of embryo transfer in North America has not expanded much in the last ten years, but has had a larger impact in South America. Embryo transfer has sparked further research involving in vitro fertilization procedures and embryo splitting/cloning. The export and import of embryos has become a more organized industry, which is closely governed by established health regulations.
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