Optimization of in vitro embryo production and zygote vitrification for the indigenous Vietnamese Ban pig: The effects of different in vitro oocyte maturation systems

Abstract

Vietnam has a variety of pig genetic resources, which has not been well studied. Traditional Vietnamese pig breeds are generally characterized with high fat content and slow growth rate. Therefore, their productivity could not be compared to those of Western breeds such as Landrace or Large White, which was very important for Vietnamese farmers during the initial years of economic