RECENT ADVANCES IN ART APPLICATION IN NIGERIA. A FIELD PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

In recent times, assisted reproductive technologies have emerged and started to replace the
conventional techniques in Nigeria. It is noteworthy that for sustainable livestock production,
it is very important to adopt the use of these Assisted Reproductive technologies. These
assisted reproductive technologies, in male and female is revolutionizing Livestock
production in Nigeria in Cattle, Goat, Sheep, Swine, Equine, Poultry, Rabbit etc. production.
The present review is aimed at collating the experiences of Real People Concept and its
collaborators on the various assisted reproductive projects carried out directly and indirectly.
These includes Oestrus synchronization, Artificial insemination, Follicular dynamic,
Ultrasonography, Ultrasonic pregnancy detection, Pregnancy diagnosis, hormonal Assay,
Heat detection, Vagina Electrical measurement, Semen collection, Semen evaluation, Semen
extending, semen processing, Semen freezing, and semen storage. This review shows that
these assisted reproductive technologies are being currently applied in the livestock industry
in Nigeria with acceptable results. On the other hand, a lot has to be done in the use and
application of the technologies in Nigeria for improved livestock production.