The present invention relates to a method for improving the germline
transmission efficiency of avian primordial germ cells (PGCs), and
methods for producing avian chimeras and transgenic using it. The present
method comprises the steps of (a) isolating primordial germ cells (PGCs)
from an avian embryonic gonad; and (b) culturing said PGCs in vitro for
at least 5 days. According to the present method, the germline
transmission efficiency of PGCs can be dramatically improved in a
feasible manner.