Factors affecting the efficiency of foal production by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

Abstract

Equine embryo production by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is currently effective enough to be used clinically. However, there are several factors that affect the efficiency of this procedure because, in addition to specialized equipment, skill in oocyte and embryo handling, and sperm preparation as well as knowledge of oocyte and embryo culture are required. To the best of our knowledge, there are currently only a couple of reports available on the expected efficiency of foal production by ICSI. Here we discuss the parameters that pertain to the Texas A&M Equine Embryo Laboratory only, as other laboratories may have different results.

Keywords

• equine; in vitro
• embryo
• ICSI