Bovin IVF Experience Report
Submitted by: Saad Aslam
Experience Duration: Jan 01, 2026 – August 31, 2026
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Bovin IVF Experience Report |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| SR Number | TITLE |
| 1 | Acknowledgment |
| 2 | Abstract |
| 3 | Introduction |
| 4 | Shed Distribution |
| 5 | Breeds |
| 6 | Ovum Pick Up |
| 7 | In Vitro Embryo Production |
| 8 | Embryo Transfer |
| 9 | Trials and Results |
1. ABSTRACT
This report presents a summary of my internship experience at FonGrow IVF laboratory.
The training enhanced my understanding of reproductive biology, including the identification of different breeds, sperm production and utilization mechanisms, Oocytes handling, fertilization procedure, embryo culture, and laboratory workflow.
The internship provided valuable hands-on experience and helped connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
2. INTRODUCTION
FonGrow Private Limited, established in 2022, is an innovative agriculture and livestock company.
- Corporate Agriculture: Situated right in Southern Punjab, this 52,00-acre project serves as a state-of-the-art test bed for modern farming.
Driving an agricultural revolution through large-scale, high-tech, mechanized farming to optimize crop yields and boost national food security. - Livestock & Dairy: Advancing the national herd by raising premium livestock and providing world-class bull semen and cattle embryos.
Operates an advanced in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and semen production facility in Pakistan. Brazilian import cattle breeds utilized to upgrade local dairy and meat production.
3. SHED DISTRIBUTION OF FARM LIVESTOCK
| Sr. No | Site | Sheds | Herd Details |
| 1 | K-1 | Cow Shed | Exotic breeds |
| 2 | K-1 | Bull Shed | Exotic and local breeds |
| 3 | K-1 | Buffalo Shed | Pure breeds |
| 4 | K-1 | Calf Shed | Pure IVF |
| 5 | K-2 | Quarantine Shed | Newly arrived animals |
| 6 | K-2 | Protocol Shed | Local breeds |
| 7 | K-2 | ET Shed | Local breeds |
4. BREEDS
FonGrow farm maintains 17 different cattle breeds.
- Dairy Breeds: Gir, Girolando, Holstein Friesian and Jersey.
- Beef Breeds: White Nelore, Grey & Red Brahman, Red & Black Angus, Wagyu, Guzera, Bhagnari, Red Painted Nelore and Black Painted Nelore.
- Dual - Purpose Breeds: Red Sindhi, Cholistani, Sahiwal.
1. Gir
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| Gir |
- Indian dairy breed originated from Gujarat.
- Have high tolerance to heat and disease.
- Color includes red, red with white spots.
- Produce 20-25 litres milk per day.
- Adult males weigh 544kg and females weigh 310kg.
2. Girolando
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| Girolando |
- Dairy cattle breed that is a cross between Gir and Holstein Friesian.
- Originated from Brazil.
- Produce 30 to 35 litres milk per day.
- Black and white.
3. Holstein Friesian
- Originated from Europe.
- Have Large body size.
- Black and white patches.
- Highest milk yield among all dairy breeds.
- Produce 35-45L milk per day.
4. Jersey
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| jersey |
- Originated from Jersey island.
- Usually light brown, fawn or reddish.
- Small to medium body size.
- Produce 15-25 litres milk per day.
- Milk has high butterfat.
5. White Nelore
- Originating from India and popularized in Brazil.
- Light-colored coat (white, gray) with short hair, which helps reflect sunlight.
- Known for rapid growth and high-quality, lean meat production.
- Adult cows typically weigh 550-600 kg, while bulls can weigh up to 1,000 kg.
6. Painted Nelore
- A distinct color variation of the Brazilian Nelore cattle breed.
- Black Painted: White coat with black spots.
- Red Painted: White coat with reddish-brown spots.
- Beyond their aesthetic appeal, they are valued for meat production and high fertility.
7. Guzera
- The Guzera is an ancestral Zebu cattle breed originally from India.
- Their most distinctive feature is a pair of large, lyre-shaped horns.
- Their coat is typically light gray to white.
- Mature Bull weigh about 900 kg.
- Mature Cow weigh about 600 kg.
8. Brahman
- Originated from India and developed in United States.
- Highly heat tolerant and adapted to tropical climates.
- Usually grey or red in color.
- Good beef production breed.
- Adult bull weigh about 800-1000 kg.
- Adult cow weigh about 500-700 kg.
9. Angus
- Originated from Scotland.
- Solid black or red.
- Renowned for superior marbling, tenderness, and flavour.
- Mature cows weigh 520-650 kg.
- Mature bulls weigh 840-1045kg.
10. Wagyu
- Wagyu cattle are a Japanese beef breed.
- Produce highly marbled, tender, and intensely flavored beef.
- They are medium-sized with a coat that is either black or red.
- Mature bulls weigh up to 940kg.
- Mature cows weigh 450-560kg.
11. Bhagnari
- Originating from the Nari river valley in Pakistan.
- Typically white or grey.
- Highly adapted to harsh, hot climates.
- Bulls: 1,100 to 1,600 kg.
- Cows: 800 to 1,100 kg.
12. Red Sindhi
- Originated from Sindh, Pakistan.
- Typically deep red, ranging from yellowish-red to dark reddish-brown.
- Cows average around 320-340 kg, while bulls can weigh 400-450 kg.
- Produce 10-15 litres milk per day.
- Highly resistant to heat and tropical diseases.
13. Cholistani Cattle
- Originated from Pakistan's Cholistan desert.
- They possess white coats with red, black, or brown spots.
- Large-sized with flabby, loose skin, small horns.
- Produce 15-20 liters milk per day.
- Bull average weigh 450-600kg.
- Cows average weigh 350-400kg.
14. Sahiwal Cattle
- Originating from Pakistan's Punjab region.
- They are medium-to-large, typically reddish-brown with loose, oily skin, a large udder, and a massive hump in males.
- Produce an average of 8 to 12 liters of milk per day.
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