1500 County Road 346, Fulton, Missouri 65251, United States
Conventional ET Procedure
Examination
The cow's reproductive tract is examined for response to FSH, and the cow is given a caudal epidural to eliminate straining during the flush.
Catheter Prep
A Foley catheter is placed in the cow's uterine body, then an air bubble is expanded to prevent fluid from exiting through the cervix.
Gravity flush
Gravity flush
Two valves are used to allow fluid to flow from a bag into the cow's uterus, then from the uterus into a filter that holds the embryos.
Search
Gravity flush
A microscope is used to search for embryos. There is often mucus and debris present.
Gathering Embryos
All embryos are set aside in a small dish for washing and staging/grading.
Staging and grading
Embryos are closely examined to determine stage (maturity) and grade (quality).
Prepare for freezing
Prepare for freezing
Embryos are loaded into individual straws for freezing or transfer.
Labeling
Prepare for freezing
Each embryo is labeled with information regarding the embryo stage and grade, as well and donor and sire registration information.
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