The use of advanced reproductive technologies in bison is a breakthrough that promises to help preserve the genetic diversity in threatened wood bison populations. In addition, these technologies could help control the spread of tuberculosis and brucellosis, diseses which have hindered efforts to restore bison populations.
This achievement garnered a great deal of media interest. Here's a roundup of the media coverage of this remarkable event:
WCVM Today Feature
- World’s first IVF bison calves born at WCVM – The four wood bison calves grazing beside their protective mothers look just like any other bison – but what makes these animals unique is the way they came into the world.
University of Saskatchewan Press Release
- U of S produces world’s first in vitro bison calves – Veterinary researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) have successfully produced bison calves using in vitro fertilization – a world first.
Media mentions:
- Scientists in Saskatchewan may have figured out how save the wood bison: through in vitro fertilization – National Post
- University of Saskatchewan researchers produce world's first wood bison using in vitro fertilization – CBC News
- Scientists produce world’s first wood bison using in vitro fertilization – Canada News
- World’s 1st IVF and frozen embryo wood bison calves made in Saskatchewan – Global News
- In vitro bison calves born in Saskatoon – CTV News
- Bison get reproductive boost from science – Saskatoon Star Phoenix
- Wood bison research makes bundles of joy – The Western Producer
- World’s 1st IVF and frozen embryo wood bison calves made in Saskatchewan – Canada Now
- U of S researchers make strides in repopulating wood bison herd – MBC Radio
- World's First In-Vitro Bison Calves Born At University Of Saskatchewan – Huffington Post
- Rare wood bison calves born through IVF – Science Daily
- Scientists Produce Rare Wood Bison Calves Through IVF – I4U News
- A World First — U of S Celebrates Bison Calves Born of In-Vitro Fertilization – Real Agriculture
- U of S produces world's first in vitro bison calves – Eagle Feather News
- University of Saskatchewan Achieves Reproductive Firsts for Wood Bison – Veterinary Practice News
- Rare wood bison calves produced through IVF – The Health Site
- Rare wood bison calves born through IVF – Science Daily
- Rare Wood Bison Born via IVF (wihtin Pet Scoop) – Vet Street
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