Blog & News Releases: Embryo Products

Why Embryo Products Make Sense for Commercial Cattle Operations

January 26, 2026

By Cary Crow, Business Acquisition Specialist For decades, embryo technologies were viewed as tools reserved for seedstock breeders, show-focused programs, or those chasing the absolute top end of pedigree-driven genetics. But today, the economics of commercial beef production have shifted. The U.S. beef industry finds itself in a period of intense pressure and opportunity. Cow numbers sit at modern lows, yet beef demand remains strong. Producers are feeding cattle to heavier end weights, but at the same time, larger cows aren’t necessarily weaning heavier calves. Efficiency, not size, is becoming the currency of competitiveness. In this landscape, many commercial operations are reconsidering how they…

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Ready for What’s Next?

January 13, 2026

Producers don’t plan for the future just to stay busy. They plan to protect returns, improve herd performance, and produce consistent, healthy calves year after year. In an industry that never stands still, being ready for what’s next isn’t about chasing change. It’s about building a reproductive strategy that delivers results you can rely on, no matter what the market brings. The operations that move forward with confidence are the ones focused on outcomes: live calves on the ground, predictable performance, and decisions that pay off long-term. Why “What’s Next” Matters Right Now Efficiency, consistency, and performance expectations continue to rise across every segment of the livestock industry. Genetic…

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“The Ultimate Short Cut”

June 13, 2024

Trans Ova Genetics’ Golden Certified Braford F1 Embryo By: Dakota Moyers Southern Sales and Project Manager The F1 Tiger Stripe cow is the undisputed “Queen of the South”, her ability to thrive in the tougher environments makes her value unlimited to cattlemen all cross the south. Research has backed the claims of cattlemen that the maximized heterosis the Tiger Stripe cow possess allow her to be the productive, long lasting commercial cow option for the south. However, the toughest part of the Tiger Stripe Female is her creation, because it isn’t cost effective for commercial producers to run a set of…

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You Bought Embryos, Now What?

December 4, 2023

Join Claire DeOrnellas, Client Service Director, and Jacalyn Paradis, Regulatory Team Leader, as they walk you through the steps of purchasing frozen genetics online. Learn what steps to take before bidding, and what questions to ask after. Jacalyn Paradis Claire DeOrnellas What are things to look for when buying embryos and semen in a sale? Claire: I think it's always good to read in the details: Are you looking for them to be sexed? Do you not care what the sex of the embryos are? How many are they actually selling? Many sellers moved to selling four instead of three,…

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Beef on Dairy Q&A

May 10, 2023

Interested in learning more about the current Beef x Dairy trend? Join the Trans Ova team as they discuss Trans Ova's beef embryo program. Emma Vickland serves as the IVF Lab Coordinator at our Kansas location. Dakota Moyers is our Southern Regional Business Manager. Jacob DeKruyf serves as the Northwest Regional Business Manager. How is Trans Ova involved in Beef on Dairy? Jacob: We've been building this program for quite a while now. We're starting to see it really take off in the industry. The main goal is to try to get a better, more efficient product into the dairy…

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Blog & News Releases: Embryo Products

Why Embryo Products Make Sense for Commercial Cattle Operations

Ready for What’s Next?

“The Ultimate Short Cut”

You Bought Embryos, Now What?

Beef on Dairy Q&A

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