This study evaluates the utilization of in vitro embryo production (IVEP) technology for the conservation and breeding of the Auliekol cattle breed, a primary beef breed in Kazakhstan facing population decline due to the cessation of breeding programs and the incursion of transboundary diseases. We assessed the effect of consecutive ovum pick-up (OPU) procedures on oocyte yield and embryo production in Auliekol and Aberdeen Angus cows. A total of 2232 and 3659 oocytes were aspirated from Auliekol and Aberdeen Angus donors, respectively, with significantly higher yields and embryo production observed in Aberdeen Angus cows.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn vitro fertilization (IVF) technologies have great potential in the preservation of endangered species. In the current study, an IVF experiment was carried out to evaluate whether reproductive technologies are suitable for Kazakh Whiteheaded cattle, aimed at preserving this breed whose population has reduced drastically over the last thirty years. The reproduction characteristics of Kazakh Whiteheaded cows were compared to Aberdeen Angus cows.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe purpose of this study was to isolate and identify strains of infectious disease pathogens and to determine their antibacterial drug resistance. From 2018-2020, 5322 samples of biological material from animals and birds, products of animal origin were taken at retail outlets, livestock enterprises in Kostanay and North Kazakhstan regions. In the study territories of 20 districts and 4 cities were covered.
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