ET Herd Co-ops

Been doing some research on these co-op herds, but most of those topics were from 2008-2012. Markets, prices, etc change. How about some updates on what it costs you guys to put embryos in someone else's recips? Looking forward to hearing the different deals, thanks in advance.

TransOva Weaned Calf Program. That is what I used this time to IVR flush, reverse sort regular semen (for females) an implanted embryo's into their receipts. I will pick up heifers at 6 months after 2 rounds of vaccinations and in my case dehorn. With a nationwide highly regarded company in the industry offering this type of service it was an easy choice for me in my current position. By the way, I went through and looked at my calves a few weeks ago and it was very interesting to see the variety of ET calves on the place in the program.   

dfm if you don't mind me asking, how much per recip is the program? Is it worth it or to expensive?

I am trying this for the first time this year.  Using Sun Valley Vet out of Salina, KS... cost was explained to me as $60/embryo transfered if flush not done there... calve out program= $800 at time pregnancy confirmed & $1000 at time pick up calf...  when you figure cost of cow/feed/time/care--- I didn't think this was bad for today...