“This center will have to be a center of excellence, a “spearhead” for the protection of wild animal species”
- Ambition : Avoid the disappearance of endangered species by working “in the natural environment”
- Objectives and current work :
- From the Reproduction point of view :
- Work on the female :
- Optimization of the female cycle from induction to synchronization: anoestrus by hormonal treatment for 1 month, either powder or implant.
- Oocyte and embryo freezing (training to be done in Brazil before with former student of Prof. Fontbonne) ICSI (intra cytoplasmic sperm injection)
- In vitro fertilization
- Work on the male :
- Improvement of dilutors for classic semen freezing Optimization of vitrification (different dilutors for faster freezing. (training to be done in Brazil)
- Further increase the quality of ejaculations (but already very good during our last mission)
- Work on the female :
- From a Nutrition point of view :
- Work on the female :
- Optimization of fertility, from the period of non-sexual activity to gestation lactation
- Search for infant formula and mineral supplements, if necessary
- Work on the male :
- Nutrition plan to optimize semen in quality and quantity
- Work on the female :
- From a behavior point of view :
- Follow up by observing males and females
- Observation of sexuality and how to quantify it
- Think about reintroduction into the wild – learn to feed yourself by hunting – adapt to your new wild environment, by fearing and fleeing your predators : Lions, Leopards, Hyenas, etc.
- From the Reproduction point of view :