Gyeonggi Province to Hold 10 Hanwoo OPU Embryo Transfer Training Sessions by Year-End

Gyeonggi Province will conduct a total of 10 sessions of 'Hanwoo OPU Embryo Transfer Technology Training' for local livestock farmers, artificial insemination technicians, and livestock officials by the end of this year.

The OPU embryo transfer technology involves collecting oocytes from healthy cows using ultrasound, fertilizing them in a laboratory, and then implanting them into other cows to produce calves. This technique enables the production of more calves with superior genetics at a faster rate, which can help improve the quality of Hanwoo cattle and increase farmers' income.

The training consists of six theoretical sessions and four practical sessions. The theoretical sessions focus on the basic concepts of OPU embryo transfer technology, its applications, and livestock management methods.

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

The practical sessions focus on hands-on training in the collection and transfer of OPU embryos. These will be held once a month for a total of four sessions from September to December at the Gyeonggi Livestock Promotion Center located in Yongin.

Lee Yangsu, Director of the Gyeonggi Livestock Promotion Center, stated, "The training combines field-oriented practical and theoretical education on OPU embryo production and transfer, which are core technologies for Hanwoo cattle improvement, with the aim of substantially enhancing the technical capabilities of farmers. Gyeonggi Province will do its utmost to promote advanced improvement technologies and foster skilled personnel to increase the income of livestock farmers and ensure the sustainable development of the Hanwoo industry."

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