Steered said:
I do not pretend to be the brightest crayon in the box, but can someone explain the terms below taken from there sale catalog?
Do they pay the expenses of the flush and shipping or are they charging $1000 for expenses and shipping?
Flush Lot Lot #2
Shadybrook will pay all expenses related to this flush and will
deliver the embryos (minimum 6 guaranteed) to a central North
American point. (Payment terms as per flush lot #1).
An amount of $1000 will be added to the purchase price of
this flush to cover all the flush and transportation costs. There
will be a $50 per embryo charge over 6 embryos for freezing
costs. Shadybook will provide semen for this flush on any of
Shadybrook Perfection, DF Pure Gold or Waukaru Patent. Should
the buyer wish to use any other bull, that semen will be for the
buyer’s account.
I shouldn't be talking for Shadybrook, but the way I read this is that if you purchase this flush, you will be charged $1000 above the purchase price, for the flush to be completed as well as the embryos washed and delivered to a central location in North America. If you chose to use Perfection, Pure Gold or Patent, they will provide the semen needed for this flush free.
I think they are offering a pretty good deal here as $1000 is considerably cheaper than I could flush the cow and get the embryos exported and delivered. The USDA import permit and the customs fees and vet fees on both ends, add up quickly.The actual transportation costs are usually quite reasonable. That is why I always try to send my embryos to the US in a shipment of semen or a tank of embryos, as these costs can be shared and it greatly reduces the costs involved.