Assisted Reproduction in the Female Cat

Aime K Johnson

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.02.002

Assisted Reproduction in the Female Cat

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2018 Jul;48(4):523-531. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.02.002. Epub 2018 Apr 12.

Author

Aime K Johnson¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University, 1500 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36849, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 29656770
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.02.002

Abstract

Assisted reproduction in the queen can range from simple ovulation induction to more advanced techniques such as in vitro fertilization. This article describes techniques available and the success associated with each.

Keywords: Cryopreservation; Embryo transfer; Feline; In vitro fertilization; Ovulation induction; Queen.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Cats / physiology*
Cryopreservation
Embryo Transfer
Female
Fertilization in Vitro / methods
Fertilization in Vitro / veterinary*
Ovulation Induction / methods
Ovulation Induction / veterinary*