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Conventional Embryo Transfer

Conventional ET Procedure

Examination

Catheter Prep

Catheter Prep

The cow's reproductive tract is examined for response to FSH, and the cow is given a caudal epidural to eliminate straining during the flush. 

Catheter Prep

Catheter Prep

Catheter Prep

A Foley catheter is placed in the cow's uterine body, then an air bubble is expanded to prevent fluid from exiting through the cervix.

Gravity flush

Catheter Prep

Gravity flush

Two valves are used to allow fluid to flow from a bag into the cow's uterus, then from the uterus into a filter that holds the embryos.

Search

Catheter Prep

Gravity flush

A microscope is used to search for embryos. There is often mucus and debris present. 

Gathering Embryos

Prepare for freezing

Staging and grading

All embryos are set aside in a small dish for washing and staging/grading. 

Staging and grading

Prepare for freezing

Staging and grading

Embryos are closely examined to determine stage (maturity) and grade (quality). 

Prepare for freezing

Prepare for freezing

Prepare for freezing

Embryos are loaded into individual straws for freezing or transfer.

Labeling

Prepare for freezing

Prepare for freezing

Each embryo is labeled with information regarding the embryo stage and grade, as well and donor and sire registration information. 

Conventional Embryo Transfer Price List - Fall 2024

Donor Services

Donor Housing and management

$900 + $45/embryo

  • Includes daily care, feed, and labor when giving injections and breeding 
  • Includes superovulation supplies – CIDR, GnRH, Lutalyse, FSH (current value $260/bottle) 
  • Includes flush ($275 value) 
  • Additional charge of $45.00/embryo to freeze or transfer fresh (10% discount applied when freezing 10 or more embryos) 

Daily Housing fee

$5/day per cow

Applied when donors are NOT on a current flush program; either between flushes, or after a flush for observation and breeding 

Frozen Transfers

Frozen transfer

$55 per embryo

Frozen transfers can be performed in clinic or on farm. 

Farm Visit

$2.25 per mile - one way

Travel fee is calculated per mile from our clinic and charged one way. Fee will be split if multiple farms are scheduled in an area on the same day. $40 minimum. 

Flush and Fresh Embryo Transfer

Flush

$350 per flush

Flush can be performed in our facility or set up on farm if there are a significant number of recipients set up for fresh transfer.

Freeze embryos

$45 per embryo

10% discount when freezing 10 or more embryos

Transfer Fresh Embryos

$45 per embryo

Synchronization Supplies

Folltropin (FSH)

$260/20 mL bottle

Folltropin is the only available form of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in the United States at this time.  

CIDRs, GnRH, and prostaglandins

call for pricing

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Donor Housing Schedule

Donor housing includes daily care and feeding as well as management of superovulation, breeding, and flushing. A reproductive exam is performed on all donors prior to CIDR insertion.  Donors are on site for approximately 31 days minimum, and can be picked up immediately following the flush or can stay on site for heat observation and breeding post-flush for an additional daily fee. Embryos are typically frozen, but fresh transfers can be scheduled as well.  

Nov 6-7, 2024

An opportunity to build your inventory prior to fall transfers!

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Nov 6-7, 2024

An opportunity to build your inventory prior to fall transfers!

Cows for the November flush group must be dropped off at Bishop Repro prior to October 6th. 

Dec 4-6, 2024

An opportunity for fresh transfers!

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Dec 4-6, 2024

An opportunity for fresh transfers!

Scheduled in the heart of fall breeding, this flush week is a good opportunity to get a few fresh transfers in! Cows for the November flush ...

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