UVAS achieves milestone in IVEP birth

LAHORE: The Embryology Lab, Department of Theriogenology of the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore achieved a significant milestone in livestock breeding research through the birth of first Holstein Friesian (HF) calf by using In Vitro Embryo production (IVEP) at the Training & Research Demonstration Farm (TRDF), Ravi Campus, Pattoki.

A UVAS spokesperson said this success was the culmination of meticulous research and collaboration across departments. The process involved ovum pickup from pure Holstein Friesian specimens at the TRDF, followed by UVAS embryology lab's maturation, fertilization and culture of oocytes. Subsequently, the resulting embryo was transferred to a synchronized recipient, resulting in a successful pregnancy and the birth of a healthy calf.

Chairman Department of Theriogenology & Embryology Dr Irfan-ur-Rehman Khan congratulated the Embryology team under the guidance of Prof Dr Amjad Riaz, faculty members Dr Ali Husnain, Dr Talha Ashraf and Dr Muhammad Yaseen, postgraduate students Dr Melaad and Muhammad Abdullah all the researchers, technicians and staff involved in this groundbreaking project at the department and TRDF.

World Spay Day

In order to create awareness about controlling the increasing population of stray dogs through spaying and also through chemical, the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore observed World Spay Day here Tuesday. In this connection Chairman Department of Parasitology Prof Dr Kamran Ashraf led a walk while Emeritus Prof Dr Masood Rabbani, Prof Dr Aneela Durrani, Registrar Sajjad Hyder, students and faculty members participated in the walk.