Worlds first IVF puppies

[Princess16]

Born in US. What do you think of this? As if there aren't enough unwanted puppies from unscrupulous breeders!

 

[ycbm]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35053391

It's been done to preserve the gene pool of endangered species like the African Wild Dog. They've been trying for forty years. Apparently it's extremely difficult in dogs.

 

[ihatework]

Born in US. What do you think of this? As if there aren't enough unwanted puppies from unscrupulous breeders!

You could say the same about humans!
I doubt anyone would go to such expense for no reason

 

[Princess16]

Having read the actual news bulletin (instead of just seeing headline doh) I now understand why they are doing it.

 

[ycbm]

Having read the actual news bulletin (instead of just seeing headline doh) I now understand why they are doing it.

It was fascinating, though Did you read that dog eggs are so immature that it makes it very difficult to freeze them and keep them alive. Plus the problem that bitches only produce eggs every six months. The litter was lovely, seven pups of two different breeds all with different mothers and fathers!