High Molybdenum soils inhibit copper. There are ample opportunities to increase reproductive performance of the cows and heifers in the herd who we ask to make one pregnancy at a time, not to mention those valuable donors whom we ask to produce dozens of embryos at a...
We know there is tremendous variability in flush results between donors. According to the American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) the average viable embryos reported from dairy donors last year was 6.3 per flush. It has been reported that 24% of donors will...
When breeding elite cattle, it is easy to focus attention on the donor you are going to flush. Understandably, she’s the individual that has you excited about what you can get from her – embryos to sell, show calves to market, AI bull contracts, outstanding daughters...
Recipient management is probably the most over looked aspect of any embryo transfer program but can probably have the greatest impact on success with a modest financial investment. There is a new emerging science originating from the human realm, which is now...
The superovulation protocol can be crafted to reduce the effects of some of the already discussed causes of a failed flush. For instance, incorporating different types of hormones can increase the ovulation rate in a donor that might normally go cystic as a result of...
