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More Ways to Utilize Genetic Preservation

October 25, 2022

By: Diane Broek Do you currently have a donor housed at one of Trans Ova Genetics' many centers or affiliates, or do you haul into a center for same-day services, or do you have Trans Ova Genetics come to your farm/ranch?  We know that you have choices in service providers so we would like to remind you of one service that is unique to TOG, and its bonuses, which are available only to clients who choose Trans Ova for their ART service work.  In addition to “best in the world”  ET and IVF services coupled with Sexed Semen options, you…

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Why should I store my Genetic Preservation and ETB samples at TOG, and not store them at home in my own tank?

October 25, 2022

By: Diane Broek A small storage fee is charged after the first anniversary of the production of your GP (Genetic Preservation) or ETB (Express Tissue Bank).  Clients often ask if they should store their GP and ETB banks at home, in their farm LN2 (liquid nitrogen) tank to avoid paying the storage fees.  The quick answer is no.  A farm tank and the storage tanks at TOG (Trans Ova Genetics) are completely different.   Reason Number 1: The storage at TOG occurs in a vapor phase vat, which reduces the chance of picking up a virus, etc. during storage.  Yes, you…

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Can I only clone one time from the Genetic Preservation or cell line that I produce on my valuable donor?

October 25, 2022

No, in the process of producing a Genetic Preservation or cell line, the lab will ultimately freeze anywhere from 3 – 10 million cells, all genetically identical to the donor that provided the tissue sample.  This means that you can clone your donor repeatedly, and should not run out of cells, since we only use a small portion of them for every cloning event.  We can also grow more cells, from the cells you already have, thus making your Genetic Preservation a virtually perpetual supply of cells.  Learn more about Trans Ova's Genetic Preservation and Cloning services in our blog…

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Extra Embryos?

August 20, 2022

By Diane Broek Do you have frozen semen or embryos you are not using?  This reminder comes from our friends at the Livestock Conservancy: “The Livestock Conservancy partners with the USDA to save frozen semen, embryos, and tissues as a cryopreservation safety net in case genetic diversity is needed in the future.  This gene bank includes cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and fish, including breeds not listed on the Livestock Conservancy Priority list (this list can be obtained at info@livestockconservancy.org)." They are particularly interested in donations of older semen reserves from dairy cattle.  The majority of dairy cattle have been artificially…

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What Are Over Production Animals?

July 20, 2022

By Diane Broek In the course of discussing your future plans for cloning, your representative will indicate that there is a specific price for contracted calves (or lambs, kids, or sows) and another price for over-production or non-ordered animals.   If I were you, I would ask “What are Over Production animals and why are they important?  Are they offered at a different price?” We will implant into more recipients than are ordered for all cloned embryo transfers.  Why?  In an effort to get you the number ordered, we will implant based on the current conception and birthing rates.  That means…

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