Nov 06, 2025
When it comes to livestock genetics, opportunity often comes once in a lifetime. Genetic Preservation (GP) for livestock offers a way to make sure that opportunity never slips away. Whether it’s your top-performing donor, a once-in-a-lifetime show champion, or a special bloodline, Genetic Preservation safeguards your animal’s DNA for future use.
A Genetic Preservation preserves the cells and DNA from your elite animal using a small tissue sample. From that sample, Trans Ova’s laboratory produces millions of genetically identical cells over a culture period of several weeks. Those cells are then frozen for long-term storage in secure facilities—ensuring your animal’s unique genetics are protected indefinitely.
Clients who order a GP receive a kit with all the necessary tools and instructions for sampling. Once returned to Trans Ova’s Sioux Center, IA lab, the sample is processed and securely stored. If the animal passes unexpectedly, Trans Ova can still process the sample as long as it’s shipped immediately and the paperwork and payment are received within two weeks.
Genetic Preservation gives you the ability to:
Once the process is complete, clients receive confirmation of their preserved cell line and can choose whether to proceed with cloning immediately or keep the cells in long-term storage. Storage is billed annually, and the preserved samples remain viable indefinitely under proper conditions.
Whether you’re planning ahead or acting in an emergency, Genetic Preservation provides peace of mind that your best genetics will always have a future.
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