Vitrificação de embriões equinos (Equus caballus) - revisão de literatura.

Abstract

Vitrification of Equine Embryos (Equus caballus) - Literature Review. Advances in reproductive technologies have allowed the use of genetic material from animals with high value livestock or endangered. Everything has been possible thanks to cryobiology that could revolutionize the equine industry and their way of trade. Vitrification can be used in equine embryos, however, with its particularities, require up to be species specific protocols. The success depends on the size of the embryo, the technique and cryoprotectants. Given the scarcity of literature regarding the vitrification of equine embryos, this review seeks knowledge aiming future use, whether in conservation genetics, or embryo transfer (ET), bringing improvements in both quality production and preservation. The work aims to gather characteristics of equine embryo, and demonstrate different methodologies for glazing, emphasize embryonic review, the importance of cryoprotectants, the process of vitrification and disadvantages of the process.