A: Embryo vitrification can be used to freeze (cryopreserve) embryos for use at a later stage. The procedure is very successful for small embryos. Once the embryos have been placed into liquid nitrogen then can be stored indefinitely. Vitrified embryos are then warmed at a later date selected by the embryo owner, and at this…
Veterinarians will typically recommend removing one of the twin embryos to maximise survival and well-being of both mare and remaining foal [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ature does not favour the birth of equine twins, and many mares will abort within the first 40 days of pregnancy. Of the mares who carry twins longer than six weeks, 80% will abort during…
