Embryo Transplantation Technique to Breed New Red Deer

The application of embryo transfer technology to the breeding of Tianshan red deer will cause shocks in the wild animal protection community in China. On December 18, 2003, Ma Mingkui, head of Xinjiang Qitai Forest Farm, pointed to the red deer at the red deer farm. He told reporters: “No. 366, No. 66 and No. 399. The three red deer are pregnant.” This work is Since September 2003, a total of 13 red deer have performed embryo transfer. They are all red deer at the Red Deer Farm in Qitai Forest Farm. This farm is also the only base for the conservation and breeding of Tianshan red deer in China. Researchers at Tarim Agricultural University served as technical guides for this work. If all goes well, the little red deer will be born in May and June next year. In general, the reproductive rate of Tianshan red deer is about 50%. The staff of the farm hopes that the rate of red deer breeding can be increased to 60%-70% through the method of embryo transfer. At present, the red deer's breed improvement work cycle is long, and it may take several generations to produce excellent little red deer. If the embryo transfer technology matures, it may be completed in a single generation. This attempt is of great significance. Once this technology is successful, it will be possible to provide reference for the breeding and improvement of other wild animals. The significance of wildlife protection is very important.