First Biopsied Vitrified Embryo Foal Born
The world’s first foal from a biopsied and vitrified embryo transferred into a surrogate mare was born Jan. 27, 2010, at Minitube International Center for Biotechnology in Mount Horeb, Wisc. The procedure used to create the filly provides ho
The world’s first foal from a biopsied and vitrified embryo transferred into a surrogate mare was born Jan. 27, 2010, at Minitube International Center for Biotechnology in Mount Horeb, Wisc. The procedure used to create the filly provides horse breeders with an opportunity to directly test embryos for genetic traits including gender, coat color, genetic diseases, and select desirable genetics from stallion and mare combinations.

"Biopsita" and her dam are doing well.
A report on the procedure will be presented at the 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction in Kentucky this July
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