Research overview: laparoscopic oviductal artificial insemination in felids

Depositing semen directly into the oviduct or uterus via laparoscopy bypasses cervical barriers and improves the odds of fertilization in cats with limited sperm quality. This overview surveys the development and use of laparoscopic artificial insemination in nondomestic felids, in which a small camera guides placement of sperm near the site of fertilization after hormonal ovulation induction. It reviews how this minimally invasive technique improved pregnancy rates compared with simpler intravaginal methods and how it is applied across species from cheetahs to small wild cats. The review connects the method to genome banking and population management. Understanding laparoscopic insemination is key to appreciating the technical foundation of felid assisted reproduction.