Practical Considerations for Starting In Vitro Embryo Production Programs in Goats; a Systematic Review

AbdElKhalek, Amira Salem; soliman, maha ghazi; Abu Elnaga, Nehal Ali Mostafa; El Bahrawy, Khalid Ahmed; Ghanem, Nasser

doi:10.21608/ijtar.2025.332803.1089

	Practical Considerations for Starting In Vitro Embryo Production Programs in Goats; a Systematic Review
International Journal of Theoretical and Applied Research
Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2025, Page 720-729 PDF (432.72 K)
Document Type: Review articles
DOI: 10.21608/ijtar.2025.332803.1089
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Authors
Amira Salem AbdElKhalek ¹; maha ghazi soliman²; Nehal Ali Mostafa Abu Elnaga³; Khalid Ahmed El Bahrawy⁴; Nasser Ghanem⁵
¹Zoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Girls), Cairo, Egypt;
²zoology-entomology, faculty of science, al-azhar university, Cairo, Egypt
³Zoology and Entomology Embryology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University , cairo, Egypt
⁴Animal and Poultry Production Division, Desert Research Center, 11753, Cairo, Egypt
⁵Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
Abstract
The goat is a vital small ruminant livestock species with extensive distribution in several nations. Goats are noted for their unique browsing habits and superior milk, meat, and hides production. Consequently, a substantial rise in demand is expected in the forthcoming years. The efficacy of small ruminant production methods must be deemed sufficient to satisfy global requirements. The in vitro production (IVP) of embryos, a facet of reproductive technologies, has enhanced goat production and addressed the limits of multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET). In Egypt, in vitro techniques for goats are still a developing concept. Before this review, no research in Egypt focused on the IVP of goats in any laboratory, including oocyte maturation. This review seeks to present an overview of the current status of IVP in goats, with a focus on (i) A statement of the primary methodologies employed for in vitro maturation (IVM), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and in vitro culture (IVC) of embryos, and (ii) a particular focus on the key factors influencing the outcomes. The conclusion in this review has shown that supplement variables, the kind of culture media used, the cumulus-oocyte-complexes (COCs) quality, and the sperm source significantly impacted the embryo's growth and maturation.
Keywords
Goat; IVP; IVM; IVF; IVC


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