Blog & News Releases: IVF

Do Cows Have Eggs? Exploring the Foundation of Cattle Reproduction

January 16, 2025

By Diane Broek If you’ve ever wondered, “Do cows have eggs?” the answer is yes—but not quite the kind you’re picturing. Unlike chickens, cows don’t lay large, shell-covered eggs. Instead, they produce microscopic structures called oocytes—the foundation of reproduction. Though small enough to resemble a speck of dust, these oocytes play an essential role in the cattle reproduction process. At Trans Ova Genetics, we work with these incredible “eggs” to help farmers and ranchers achieve their breeding goals through advanced reproductive technologies like embryo transfer (ET), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and cloning. Let’s dive into the fascinating world of oocytes and…

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Preserving Legacy and Advancing Efficiency: The Role of Trans Ova Genetics in Today’s Dairy Industry

October 14, 2024

By Sara Kober The landscape of dairy farming in the U.S. has undergone significant changes over the past generation. According to a recent article by Agriculture.com, nearly two-thirds of U.S. dairy farms have disappeared in the past three decades. Yet, despite this sharp decline in farm numbers, milk production has surged by about a third. This trend signals a shift towards consolidation and the necessity for increased efficiency in the dairy industry. For farmers navigating this evolving landscape, services like those offered by Trans Ova Genetics play a crucial role in sustaining productivity, optimizing herd quality, and preserving family legacies. …

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Trans Ova Experience from Team Member Sanjeev Chaubal

March 11, 2024

Sanjeev Chaubal has been a part of the Trans Ova team for the past 15 years. Chaubal is a key building block to the Trans Ova IVF system. In addition to continuing the advancement of IVF tools, he also assists in running the IVF production labs and participates in the company’s research and development projects. He plays an integral part in expanding Trans Ova locations and the opening of new regional centers across the country. Over the past four years, he has been part of the team entrusted with international expansion of Trans Ova's IVF business. Chaubal graciously shared a collection…

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Sexed Semen Q&A

May 13, 2023

Take a deep dive into sexed semen technology with SS Lab Manager, Cole Wagner. Cole started working in Trans Ova’s sexed semen lab almost 16 years ago. Here we discuss commonly asked questions and get into the fine details of the process. What is the process of sexed semen from thaw to sort? Reverse sorting means taking conventional semen, thawing it, then sorting it. Our lab will thaw those units out when it is the appropriate time to meet the maturation window of the oocytes. When we evaluate the motility of those samples, we want a minimum of 25%. So,…

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IVF: A Powerful Tool

June 6, 2022

During the past 50 years technological advances in the field of bovine reproduction have led to some dramatic changes in the way cattle look, reproduce, perform, and even taste. Artificial Insemination (AI) and conventional Embryo Transfer (ET) are two of the main tools used by progressive producers to accelerate genetic improvement within their herds. However, recently many producers have introduced In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) into their reproductive programs. Early on, IVF struggled to establish itself as a legitimate technology because embryo production and pregnancy rates were low, which made the cost of a live calf unacceptable to most. At that point…

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