Obtaining Wisent early blastocyst in vitro is a basic for protection and creation of biodiversity for this threatened species

Contents Wisent, or European bison (Bison bonasus), is listed as “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and is therefore protected by international law. For the first time, a Wisent embryo has been obtained in vitro. This procedure creates a new opportunity to protect and increase W...

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Published in:Reproduction in domestic animals 2018-06, Vol.53 (3), p.818-821
Main Authors: Duszewska, AM, Gręda, P, Baraniewicz, M, Bielecki, W, Niżański, W, Partyka, A, Tracz, M, Nowak, Z, Chełmońska‐Soyta, A, Olech, W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiversity
Bison bonasus
Buffalo
embryos
Endangered & extinct species
Gene pool
in vitro
International law
Threatened species
Wildlife conservation
Wisent
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Summary:Contents Wisent, or European bison (Bison bonasus), is listed as “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and is therefore protected by international law. For the first time, a Wisent embryo has been obtained in vitro. This procedure creates a new opportunity to protect and increase Wisent reproductive potential and thereby opens new possibilities for the establishment of a controlled and broad reserve of the gene pool.
ISSN:0936-6768
1439-0531
DOI:10.1111/rda.13168