A Closer Look

The Covid-19 pandemic has most likely altered all of our lives. The AETA board offers our thoughts and support to everyone in this difficult time. The sentiment has been shared that “We are in this together,” and that is certainly true. The AETA and CETA will continue to assess the Covid-19 situation as it evolves[…]

The decision has been made to cancel the planned AASRP-AETA Sheep and Goat Embryo Transfer seminar which was planned for June 2020. The faculty have determined that with the current COVID-19 pandemic, the shut-down of Ohio State meetings and courses until at least July1, and the time and planning needed to put together the seminar,[…]

Pat Comyn, DVM 1. Always try to obtain straws used in the breeding for a flush to obtain collection date. If the semen is CSS and you’re certified and APHIS inspected, an export opportunity might arise in the future. 2. If a straw label has small print and difficult to read, take a picture and[…]

John Gibbons, PhD Superovulation dataAlthough the American Embryo Transfer Association and the International Embryo Technology Society perform a tremendous and necessary review of embryo transfer activity in the United States (Tables 1 and 2) and worldwide, there are limited data available on the dose, type, route of delivery, and protocols for Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)[…]

Brianna M. Price, Taylor F. Mittleider, Kayla Grau, and John Gibbons,College of Veterinary Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN IntroductionZinc is an essential trace mineral in many species, playing many roles including an essential role in reproduction. Zinc is found throughout the body including the brain, kidney, liver, muscle, and bones where it plays a[…]

Taylor Mittleider, a Brianna Price, a John Gibbons, a Jason Anton ba College of Veterinary Medicine, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN, b Ovaflo Genetics, Tahlequah, OK Introduction: Superovulation and embryo collection and transfer enables cattle producers to reach reproductive, financial, and genetic goals. Although knowledge of follicular development has improved, the number of transferable embryos[…]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3211119/ https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev-animal-021419-084010 https://www.animal-reproduction.org/article/5b5a6048f7783717068b468e https://rep.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/rep/156/1/REP-18-0008.xml

Hello, As we conclude 2019, it is inevitable to take time to reflect. For myself, I reflect on what I am thankful for, things I could have done differently, and ways to make life better for those around me.  If I could offer one piece of advice, it is please don’t wait for a tragedy[…]

The success of the American Embryo Transfer Association is attributed to the strong commitment and hard work from our members and leaders who have served the organization for many years. Since the first organizational meeting in Denver, 1981, to the first convention in Fort Collins, 1983, it gave us great pleasure to return to Colorado[…]

The 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Embryo Transfer Association was held October 24-26 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado. More than 400 national and international attendees came together. The meeting hosted oral and poster presentations as well as commercial exhibits. Special events included the preconference social, companion tours, and awards banquet.[…]