Sanitary control in bovine embryo transfer - How far should we go? A review

bacterial diseases; Belgian legislation; bovine reproduction; cattle diseases; disease transmission; embryo transfer; EU legislation; fungal diseases; infectious diseases; legislation; prevention of infection; prion diseases; protozoal diseases; reproductive technology; sanitary measures; veterinary public health; viral diseases

Abstract :

[en] Embryo transfer is a globally executed technique which, when properly done, has both economic and sanitary advantages. International guidelines are available to prevent infection of the embryo with pathogens, both originating from the donor animals as from the environment. This manuscript describes the bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi and prions that are of major concern in the context of embryo transfer in cattle. In addition, the actual scientific knowledge on these pathogens is evaluated in terms of the current international and national guidelines and legislation.

Disciplines :

Veterinary medicine & animal health

Author, co-author :

Van Soom, A.

Imberechts, H.

Delahaut, P.

Thiry, Etienne ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des maladies infectieuses et parasitaires > Virologie, épidémiologie et pathologie des maladies virales

Van Roy, V.

Walravens, K.

Roels, S.

Saegerman, Claude ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des maladies infectieuses et parasitaires > Epidémiologie et analyse des risques appl. aux sc. vétér.

Language :

English

Title :

Sanitary control in bovine embryo transfer - How far should we go? A review

Publication date :

March 2007

Journal title :

Veterinary Quarterly

ISSN :

0165-2176

eISSN :

1875-5941

Publisher :

Euroscience, Bilthoven, Netherlands

Volume :

Issue :

Pages :

2-17

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