Advances in Reproductive Technologies; Impact for Genetic Improvement

Advances in reproductive technologies have become increasingly important in livestock breeding, as they are able to accelerate genetic changes due to shorter generation interval and improving accuracy in selection program. This paper addressed to highlight the possibly impacts of reproductive technologies on genetic changes and breeding schemes. Application of reproductive technologies in animal breeding programs accelerates genetic changes, because of reducing generation interval and more accurate in selection. However, the rate of inbreeding tends to increase due to reducing number of animals in the breeding selection. The breeding schemes, which may be used in the future are: MOET scheme and superior sire scheme and future scheme. The application of reproductive technologies leads to animal welfare dilemmas and ethical consideration. Involvement of Government, therefore, is very important to ensure that the their products are publicly acceptable and do not cause harm impairment.