Selecting the right donor and recipient cows is critical to achieving quality embryos and high pregnancy rates. At Evogene, we combine veterinary expertise with cutting-edge technology to provide real-time insight into reproductive health and performance. Ultrasound scanning is non-invasive, fast, and delivers critical data for decision-making across all stages of reproductive management. Newer opportunities like blood testing provide another layer of control and confidence, helping to stack the odds in your favour for a successful outcome.
Reproductive assessment is crucial because it identifies potential issues early, optimises breeding outcomes, and ensures time, effort, and resources are invested where they’ll deliver the best results.
A reproductive assessment is the first step in setting up a successful breeding program. It provides a clear picture of your donor’s current reproductive health and readiness, ensuring the best possible foundation for embryo production.
At Evogene, a reproductive assessment typically includes:
By combining these assessments, we can make informed decisions about timing, treatment, and program planning. This proactive approach helps reduce risk, optimise results, and give every donor the best chance of success.
A good donor cow starts with being a good breeding cow; healthy, fertile, sound and of good temperament. In addition, she must possess the desirable traits that you are trying to escalate in your herd. To specifically be a good OPU/IVF candidate, cows should be: well grown, have mobile functioning ovaries and have sufficient ovarian reserve to ensure an acceptable number of oocytes can be collected.
