Embryo transfers grow at Indianhead Holsteins farm
Indianhead Holsteins Ltd. near Barron County expands embryo transfer to a major sales channel. Bob Schauf, with partner Karyn, describes weekly flushes and a stock of about 60 frozen embryos alongside fresh transfers. They work with Masterbreed Livestock Services and veterinarians, pricing embryos from 250 to 1200 dollars, with international buyers in France Germany and Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Karyn Schauf
Indianhead Holsteins Ltd
Barron County
Bob Schauf
Richland Center
Schaufs
Schauf
Barron County Holstein Breeders Association
Mr. Schauf
France
Germany
Holland
Dr. Hayman
New Zealand
Bob and
Barron
Hayman
Arkansas
Frozen embryo storage and implantation methods described
The article explains freezing embryos to minus 35 degrees in liquid nitrogen for long term storage, with thawing taking hours and selection for implantation. It notes 40-50 percent pregnancy rates for frozen embryos and 60-70 percent for fresh, while claiming up to 100 percent with optimal conditions and veterinary care.
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Uw-Extension
Roy Ax
Midwestern Embryo Transfer Market Draws Firm West
Barron firm Masterbreed Livestock Services Inc. offers worldwide embryo transfer sales to Midwestern cattle breeders. Work is on site via 12 affiliated veterinary practices in Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Founder Dr David Hayman says HQ will move from Temecula California to Waterloo Iowa as demand grows.
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Schaufs
Masterbreed Livestock Services Inc
David Duxbury
Dick Schulte
Marshfield
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Masterbreed
Temecula
Calif
Waterloo
David Hayman
U.S
Hayman
Dr. Hayman
New Zealand
Australia
Farm Forum at UWStout March 20 features expert panel
The fifth annual Farm Forum will be held March 20 at the UW Stout Student Center in Menomonie, with 9:30 a.m. registration and 10 a.m. speakers. Keith Sommerfeld notes the theme The Farm Situation Where We Are Going. A panel including William Pickerion Irv Elkins James Bremer and Geoffrey Johnston will discuss the topic during the morning, followed by noon keynote Frank Vacca. Afternoon sessions feature Russ Weisensel and Ed Jesse on Ag issues. Pre-registration is required via the Menomonie Chamber at 715-235-9087.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwstout
Menomonie
Keith Sommerfeld
Dunn County
William Pickerion
Northwestern Bank
Chippewa Falls
Irv Elkins
Amery Dairy
AMPI
James Bremer
Farm Credit Services
St. Paul
Minn
Geoffrey Johnston
Fmha
Frank Vacca
Mid-America Dairymen, Inc
Washington, D.C
Menomonie Chamber of Commerce
Russ Weisensel
Wisconsin Agri-Business Council
Ed Jesse
Uw-Madison
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Indianhead Holsteins
Indianhead
Sadie
Star
DHIA
Duxbury
Kevin Hagen
Barron Dairyman
Masterbreed Livestock Services
California
Midwest
David
Margaret Duxbury
Amery
Polk County
Cumberland
River Valley
Plain
Sauk
Viroqua Veterinary Clinic
Vernon County
North America
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