Keywords
AN163
How to Cite
Hansen, Gary R. 2006. “Select the Sex of Your Next Calf Prior to Mating: Using Sexed Semen: AN163/AN163, 4/2006”. EDIS 2006 (8). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-an163-2006.
Abstract
Through recent advances in reproductive technology, scientists have the ability to pre-select the sex of mammalian offspring prior to mating. This is accomplished through a procedure known as flow cytometry cell sorting where X- (female) or Y-(male)-chromosome-bearing cells are sorted based on DNA content of the sperm cell. This document is AN163, one of a series of the Animal Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date April, 2006.