Cryopreservation of immature bovine oocytes

The book "Cryopreservation of Immature Bovine Oocytes" offers a comprehensive examination of the in vitro production of cattle embryos. It highlights the morphological changes of oocytes during their maturation as well as the various developmental stages after fertilization. The research focuses on the efficiency of embryo production, which is of great importance for livestock breeding, especially in regions like the Azores, where cattle production plays a central role in agriculture. This work serves as a practical guide for laboratory procedures for the production of cattle embryos and also addresses the techniques for cryopreservation of oocytes, followed by their maturation and in vitro fertilization after thawing. It is aimed at professionals and students engaged in the reproductive biology of cattle.