Which among the following artificial insemination technology is used for the improvement of cattle population?

Appeared in: KPSC Staff Nurse - 2018

Explanation

MOET stands for Multiple Ovulation and Embryo Transfer, a key technology in advanced cattle breeding.
The primary goal of MOET is to rapidly multiply the offspring of a genetically superior cow (donor) to improve the overall genetic quality of the herd.
The process involves administering hormones (like FSH) to the donor cow to make her produce multiple eggs (superovulation) instead of the usual one.
After artificial insemination, the fertilized embryos are non-surgically flushed from the donor and transferred to several other cows (recipients or surrogates) who carry the pregnancies to term.

Option A: ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is a highly specialized procedure used in human in-vitro fertilization (IVF), not for herd improvement in cattle.
Option B: GIFT (Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer) is a human assisted reproductive technique where gametes (egg and sperm) are placed in the fallopian tube.
Option D: ZIFT (Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer) is another human ART procedure where a fertilized egg (zygote) is transferred to the fallopian tube.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Animal Husbandry as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding different reproductive technologies is important for nurses, as patients may have questions about fertility treatments for themselves or be aware of similar concepts in agriculture.
MOET in cattle is crucial for enhancing milk and meat production, which directly impacts public health through food security and nutrition.
A nurse's awareness of such technologies demonstrates a broader understanding of biotechnology and its applications beyond human medicine.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core subject of the question, which is 'improvement of cattle population'. This points towards animal husbandry, not human medicine.
Next, analyze the options provided. Recall or deduce the primary application of each technology.
Recognize that ICSI, GIFT, and ZIFT are well-known methods used in human Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) to treat infertility.
By elimination, conclude that MOET must be the technology related to animal breeding and cattle improvement.
Confirm this by recalling that MOET allows for the multiplication of desirable traits from elite animals, fitting the description of 'improvement of cattle population'.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Animal Husbandry
Stem keywords: artificial insemination, technology, improvement, cattle population
Lead-in keywords: Which among

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