Embryology Training
Practical bovine embryology training for IVF laboratories, veterinary teams, and cattle breeding programs looking to improve embryo production skills, consistency, and outcomes.
Embryology Training Course Curriculum
Our one-on-one or group training will teach all aspects of cattle IVF.
The format of cattle IVF training is flexible, and we offer training either on-site in our facilities or within your own laboratory setting.
We also offer an intensive workshop (3 day minimum) for those who have limited time but would like to understand the in vitro concepts and participate in a “hands on” embryology experience.
Who is this training for?
- IVF laboratories
- Veterinary teams
- Cattle breeding operations
- Research and teaching institutions
What will you learn?
This course will allow you to understand the theoretical and technical aspects of bovine in vitro embryo production, learning good laboratory practice, quality control and aseptic techniques. All participants will be provided with thorough protocols and worksheets, enabling the knowledge of our cattle IVF procedures to be carried on.
In Vitro Embryo Techniques
In Vitro Maturation
Observing the cumulus-oocyte-complex and analysing what is considered as “acceptable”. Handling of the cumulus-oocyte-complexes.
- Aspirating cumulus-ooctye-complexes (COCs) from ovarian follicles (source: abattoir derived ovaries).
- Observing the COC and analysing what is considered as “acceptable” through an internationally recognised grading scale.
- COC sorting, washing and moving across to dishes or tubing containing ART Lab Solutions VitroMat maturation media.
- COCs mature, expand and prepare for fertilisation.
In Vitro Fertilisation
Preparation of IVF dishes and sperm gradient, sperm preparation and counting, in vitro fertilisation of matured oocyte complexes.
- Preparation of fertilisation dishes using ART Lab Solutions VitroFert media.
- Preparation of semen gradient and semen straws.
- Semen washing, centrifugation and counting using a haemocytometer to a desired final concentration.
- Handling of matured COCs, washing and transfer into fertilisation ‘IVF’ dishes.
In Vitro Culture
Preparation of culture dishes, denudation of presumptive zygotes, observing and handling zygotes.
- A two-step culture system requiring media changeover on day 5 on embryo development.
- Denudation and handling of fertilised COCs (zygotes) using a large bore pipette.
- Preparation of culture dishes using ART Lab Solutions VitroCleave PLUS and VitroBlast PLUS media.
- Handling of zygotes, washing and moving in culture dishes.
- Embryo grading at various developmental milestones; early cleavage, morula, compact morula, early blastocysts, blastocysts, expanded blastocysts, hatching and fully hatched blastocysts.
Cryopreservation of In Vitro Cultured Embryos
- Two systems of cryopreservation: Slow Freezing/ Direct Transfer and Vitrification.
- Our training focuses largely on vitrification and thawing techniques using ART Lab Solutions vitrification media suite.
- Understanding the fluidics involved during cryopreservation; collapsing and re-expansion of the embryo.
Training Outcomes
All participants will walk away with:
- improved technical confidence
- stronger protocol understanding
- better workflow consistency
- higher quality embryo production processes
They will also receive thorough protocols and worksheets, enabling the knowledge of our cattle IVF procedures to be carried on.
Need something a little more customised? We can tailor the training to suit your needs. Just contact us.
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FAQs
What does bovine embryology training include?
Bovine embryology training can include oocyte handling, maturation, fertilisation, embryo culture, lab workflow improvement, and practical guidance to support better embryo production outcomes.
Who is embryology training designed for?
Embryology training is designed for IVF laboratories, veterinarians, breeding programs, and research teams seeking to build technical capability in cattle embryo production.
Why is embryology training important in bovine IVF?
Embryology training helps improve technical consistency, strengthen laboratory processes, and support better embryo quality and development outcomes.
Additional Services
Consultancy
We help you get your lab and team to optimal performance by providing technical advice, laboratory requirements and on-site assessments and recommendations.
Embryology Training
Our one-on-one or group training will teach all aspects of cattle IVF on our premises, within your own laboratory setting or online.
Bovine Embryo Testing
We provide quality control testing to clients who want control and confidence in using embryo-safe laboratory products and consumables
Let us help you
We deliver reproductive technologies that accelerate the improvement of livestock quality, and we’d like to help you do just that.