The objectives of the project aim to develop and implement reproductive biotechnologies in animal production, wildlife conservation and biomedical application.
Workpackage 1 (WP1) aims to develop and to improve semen freezing in swine and swamp buffaloes. The outcome of WP1 will help to improve animal genetics and productions.
Workpackage 2 (WP2) aims to study ovarian function and control including early pregnancy diagnosis by PSPB dosage in dairy cattle and swamp buffalo. New program of ovulation synchronization (Ovsynch) will be tested in order to match AI service in swamp buffaloes. The outcome of WP2 is the same as in WP1 via reduction of calving interval and genetic improvement by AI and increasing production.
Workpackage 3 (WP3) aims to develop the new technique of semen freezing, somatic cell nuclear transfer and IVM-IVF-ET in endangered wild cats. In this part, we will collaborate with the veterinarians, animal husbandry and scientists from Zoological Park Organization of Thailand (ZPO). The success of this project will directly benefit the wildlife conservation.
Workpackage 4 (WP4) will relate to molecular studies on embryonic stem cells (ES cells) for therapeutic cloning, the DNA methylation to study the epigenetics on somatic cell cloning, and the characterization of stem cells are the main topics in this part. The basic knowledge in stem cells will help to apply for veterinary and human medicine in the future
