DOGWOOD GENETIC SERVICES
At Dogwood Genetics, we have been raising cattle and have been in the embryo transfer/cattle reproduction industry for over 37 years. We know how important these services are to your bottom line. Learn more about the custom-tailored services we offer to cattlemen all across the country. We are not just your embryologist; we are your partner to provide data that helps you make decisions when managing your cattle, and we treat your donors like they are our own.
On-Farm Embryo Transfer
On-farm embryo transfer has always been at the cornerstone of our business. Dogwood Genetics was built on Greg’s commitment to traveling directly to clients’ farms, performing onsite conventional flushing, and transferring fresh embryos the same day using a portable lab.
Today, the same hands-on approach continues. We work with you through every step of the process - preparing each donor and recipient correctly, to ensure the best possible chance of success on flush day.
In-Clinic Embryo Production
Our in-clinic service offers the same expertise as on-farm embryo transfer, with the added convenience of housing your donors at our facility. While your donor is with us, we handle the entire embryo collection process, then freeze and safely store the embryos in our liquid nitrogen tanks until you pick your female up.
This option is especially beneficial if you have one or two donors that are not on the same calving schedule as the rest of your herd, or if your schedule does not allow you to manage the process on-farm. By leaving the work to our experienced team, you can be confident that every step is managed with precision - giving you the best chance of retrieving high-quality, viable embryos.
​
Donor Housing is available.
In Vitro Fertilization
Dogwood Genetics offers advanced in vitro fertilization (IVF) services for cattle.
IVF is the process of collecting oocytes (unfertilized egg cells) from a donor, fertilizing them with semen in a Petri dish, and then culturing them in an incubator for seven days. From there, embryos can either be transferred fresh or frozen for future use.
Compared to conventional flushing, IVF provides breeders with greater flexibility in managing their donors. One of the key advantages is that IVF can safely be performed on pregnant females between 40 to 100 days of gestation, allowing continued embryo production without interrupting the donor's pregnancy. It is also a valuable tool for young heifers, enabling breeders to capture genetics earlier in their lifetime and accelerate herd progress.
​
​Donor Housing is available.
​
Dogwood Genetics is a PWP with TransOva Genetics working with the Lawrenceville lab.
CURRENT IVF SCHEDULE:
every Tuesday (excluding major holidays)
-
Jan. 20
-
​Jan. 27
-
Feb. 3
-
Feb. 10
-
Feb. 17
-
Feb. 24
-
March 3
-
March 10
-
March 17
-
March 24
-
March 31
Ultrasound Pregnancy Checking
At Dogwood Genetics, we believe accurate information leads to better results. The most reliable way to confirm pregnancy in cattle is through the use of ultrasound technology.
With the overwhelming importance of embryo pregnancies in today's cattle industry, precision matters more than ever. Ultrasound provides you with clear answers early on that a blood test or palpation simply cannot. While those methods can confirm "pregnant" or "open", they cannot identify if there is an actual problem with the pregnancy.
By utilizing ultrasound, we give our clients timely, detailed insights into their herd's reproductive status. This empowers you to make more informed decisions for your recipients, donors, and overall herd development. Whether it is detecting pregnancies earlier, identifying hidden reproductive complications, or giving you confidence in your program, ultrasound pregnancy checking provides the information you need to protect your investment and plan strategically for the future of your herd.
Fetal Sexing
Fetal sexing is an invaluable tool for today's cattle operations - whether you are raising elite show prospects, building production Angus herds, or developing future herd bulls. Knowing the sex of a calf before it ever hits the ground gives you the ability to make informed management and marketing decisions months to years in advance.
One of the best examples of this comes from Mark Gardiner of Gardiner Angus Ranch. In a conversation with Greg, Mark explained that he simply cannot afford not to fetal sex his herd. By knowing the sex of his calves ahead of time, he is able to plan strategically 12 months to two years in advance. As he put it, if he’s running a 75% heifer crop, he knows he will not have the bull power to market; and if he’s running an 80% bull crop, he won’t have the replacement females needed to put back into production. Fetal sexing gives him the foresight to balance those outcomes and prepare financially for what’s ahead.
By utilizing ultrasound technology, we help producers gain that same advantage - allowing you to align matings with your long-term goals, prepare recipient management strategies, and maximize the return on your investment.
​
The photo is of the vulva of a 94-day heifer.
Donor Management
Every donor cow is unique. We take an individualized approach with each female, carefully fine-tuning hormone protocols and dosage rates to fit her specific needs.
Embryo transfer is a significant investment in the future of your breeding program, and we believe the donor cow deserves the highest level of attention and care. Because she is the heart of your herd, we make it our priority to ensure her health, comfort, and productivity are always at the forefront of the process.
