First litter of puppies to be born through IVF – video

A professor from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Alexander J. Travis, explains the conservation benefits behind the first litter of puppies born through IVF. The healthy delivery of the dogs by caesarean section on 10 July marks a success that has eluded scientists since efforts began in the mid-1970s. The procedure could transform attempts to save endangered dog species, and potentially help prevent the genetic disorders that afflict so many breeds