Diagnosis and therapy of reproductive disorders in animals using conventional methods and techniques of assisted reproduction
The team conducts constant research on the physiology and pathology of reproduction of domestic animals and wildlife. They concern the processes of reproduction control, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the reproductive system, increasing and optimizing reproductive potential and productivity of animals. The experiments are extended on the issues of endocrinology, cytology, microbiology of the reproductive system and new imaging techniques. The studies are conducted on the practical use of assisted reproductive technology in the collection and storage of male and female gametes, the in vitro maturation and fertilization and also embryo transfer. The research is also carried out on somatic cloning (Nuclear Transfer) of endangered species. Especially interesting direction of the research work is to develop reliable methods for males reproductive potential evaluation with the use of the modern diagnostic techniques including flow cytometry and computer assisted sperm analysis of motility and morphology.
Studies are extended on the analysis of the expression of selected genes using RT PCR. Clinical analysis is also extended on MRI and ultrasound color Doppler. In the search for optimal and reliable methodology to evaluate the levels of sex hormones simultaneously ELFA technique and chemiluminescence is applied. The studies are carried out on various species, including cattle, horses, dogs, pigs, domestic and wild felines, sheep, goats, rabbits, hares, deer, bison and poultry.
