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This study shows that Y\u201127632 improves post\u2011thaw embryo quality and increases pregnancy rates in biopsied sheep embryos.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Abstract: Preimplantation genetic testing relies on embryo biopsy, yet biopsied embryos exhibit reduced cryotolerance and compromised post-thaw viability. In this study, we optimized biopsy parameters and explored cryoprotective strategies in sheep embryos. Trophectoderm biopsy at a position two-thirds distant from the inner cell mass yielded optimal cell numbers (21.96\u2009\u00b1\u20091.21 cells) while maintaining high postbiopsy re-expansion rates (92.56%). An 8-hr postbiopsy recovery period prior to vitrification was identified as optimal, achieving complete re-expansion with minimal apoptosis while avoiding progression to hatched stages unsuitable for transfer. 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