Embryo recovery is a term used in the field of reproductive biology, primarily for the retrieval of embryos from animals. However, there are several synonyms for this term, including embryonic transfer, embryo retrieval, or embryo flushing. These terms refer to the same process of retrieving an embryo from an animal surgically or non-surgically. Embryonic transfer sometimes involves transferring an embryo from one animal to another. It is commonly used in cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs for genetic improvement programs. Embryo flushing is the non-surgical method of embryo retrieval, which involves the instillation of a fluid into the uterus to flush out embryos. Whatever term is used, the goal is the same: to retrieve an embryo for further use or analysis.