The Royal Cell Biotechnology (RCB), Pakistan has achieved landmark results in its embryo production trials by obtaining 46 embryos from a single Pakistani Nili Ravi buffalo. RCB is a Chinese company pioneering in buffalo In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technology in Pakistan. The company has set up Pakistan’s first buffalo IVF lab in Lahore, Gwadar Pro reported on Sunday.

The embryos were obtained from the 132 oocytes aspired from a single Pakistani buffalo in a groundbreaking achievement earlier this month.This is a remarkable 34.5% embryo production rate, according to Amna Hafeez, Senior Embryologist at RCB Pakistan.

Amna explained that normally 6-7 oocytes can be obtained from a single buffalo, with 20-25% ratio of embryo production. This impressive achievement is a testament to the elite genetics of Pakistani Nelli Ravi buffalo; optimization of our lab protocols and the exceptional skills, technique, and expertise of our team, Amna noted.

Achieving such a high embryo production rate in buffalo is challenging, making this accomplishment even more noteworthy, she added. This breakthrough has the potential to play a vital role in genetics preservation and enhancement of our indigenous breeds, supporting Pakistan’s agricultural development and contributing to well-being of the rural communities, she added.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China