Sustainable animal production: exploring the benefits of sperm sexing technologies in addressing critical industry challenges.

ABSTRACT: The sex of the animals is of paramount importance in many animal production systems. This is particularly evident in the production of milk or in breeding programs focused on the production of female animals. In some cases, slaughter or euthanasia of animals of the unwanted sex becomes the only solution, highlighting ethical and economic concerns. As global demand for food continues to rise, the importance of addressing these issues becomes more evident. Reproductive technologies, such as sperm sexing techniques, may hold the key to addressing both animal welfare and the sustainability of animal production. The use of semen enriched with sperm capable of producing offspring of the desired sex can serve as a valuable tool for producers to exert greater control over production outcomes, not

SUBMITTER: Quelhas J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10704908 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature