A new approach to beef on dairy
Featured SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos
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Deer Valley Unique 5635Deer Valley Unique 5635
BeefAngus18429666
Ready to order a Deer Valley Unique 5635 Embryo? Contact your local HerdFlex Distributor. For more information on Deer Valley Unique 5635 click here. -
G A R Home TownG A R Home TownBeefAngus19266718Ready to order a G A R Home Town Embryo? Contact your local HerdFlex Distributor. For more information on G A R Home Town click here. -
G A R ProphetG A R ProphetBeefAngus16295688Ready to order a G A R PROPHET Embryo? Contact your local HerdFlex Distributor. For more information on G A R PROPHET click here. -
GAR 100XGAR 100XBeefAngus17774305Ready to order a GAR 100x Embryo? Contact your local HerdFlex Distributor. For more information on GAR 100X click here. -
GAR SURE FIREGAR SURE FIREBeefAngus17328461Ready to order a GAR SURE FIRE Embryo? Contact your local HerdFlex Distributor. For more information on GAR SURE FIRE click here. -
Jindra AcclaimJindra AcclaimBeefAngus17972810
Ready to order a JINDRA ACCLAIM Embryo? Contact your local HerdFlex Distributor. For more information on JINDRA ACCLAIM click here. -
Spring Cover Compound 12ESpring Cover Compound 12EBeefAngus18875915Ready to order a Spring Cover Compound 12E Embryo? Contact your local HerdFlex Distributor. For more information on Spring Cover Compound 12E click here. -
Tehema Tahoe B767Tehema Tahoe B767BeefAngus17817177Ready to order a Tehema Tahoe B767 Embryo? Contact your local HerdFlex Distributor. For more information on Tehama Tahoe B767 click here.
Consistent quality,
ideally sized for the rail
Cattle buyers and packers will appreciate the consistency of steers grown from SimVitro® HerdFlex™ embryos. Whether you’re raising animals on pasture, or in a feedlot, calves from HerdFlex™ beef embryos help you create an optimal start for the animal.
Proven performance factors:
- Feed efficient
- Genetically uniform
- High in carcass merit and marbling
- Available year-round with a consistent supply
Industry-leading partnership for your success
Simplot
Simplot Animal Sciences is a division of the J.R. Simplot Company, a privately held agribusiness firm headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with an integrated portfolio that includes phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, food processing, food brands, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Simplot’s major operations are located in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, South America and China, with products marketed in more than 60 countries worldwide.
For more information about the J.R. Simplot Company visit www.simplot.com
Select Sires
Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is the largest global A.I. cooperative and is comprised of six farmer-owned and controlled organizations in the United States. As the industry leader, it provides highly fertile semen, as well as excellence in service and programs to supply dairy and beef producers with the world’s best genetics. High-quality SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos are a tremendous addition to the line of products and services offered by Select Sires. For more information about Select Sires visit www.selectsires.com
US Cooperatives
SimVitro® HerdFlex™ embryos are available to order through our national network of trusted distributor partners. Click on your state on the map to find a representative in your area. If you have questions or would like more information before purchasing, please get in touch with us.
Select Sires Member Cooperative (SSMC)
Premier Select Sires
CentralStar Cooperative
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What are SimVitro® HerdFlex™ embryos?SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos are IVF embryos commercially produced by the J.R. Simplot Company. The embryos are created using Simplot’s Genetic Recover Oocytes (GROs) from beef herds in the USA to match your specific needs.
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What are Simplot® Generic Recover Oocytes (GROs)?Simplot GROs are the specific oocytes used to create SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos. Simplot GROs are sourced based on your goals and needs. The GROs are mated to a proven sire to maximize the resulting embryo’s genetic potential.
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How are SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos different from standard beef x dairy breeding?The beef x dairy cross calf market continues to see declining premiums. A full-breed beef calf can see greater premiums.
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How do I order HerdFlex™ beef embryos for my operation?SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos are available for order through a network of distributors. Locate your local distributor using our distribution map and contact a representative today.
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Will HerdFlex™ beef embryos increase the profitability of my calves?Depending on market price for day-old calves, HerdFlex™ beef embryos can earn up to 30x more than a day-old Jersey and 6.7x more than a day-old Holstein calf.
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Do SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos negatively affect calving ease?No, SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryo sires are specifically chosen with calving ease in mind and should not negatively affect calving.
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What is the generic level of calves from SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos?SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos can be customized to meet your unique and specific genetic needs.
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What pregnancy rates can I expect with SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos?You can expect to achieve pregnancy rates similar to the rates achieved by Artificial Insemination (AI). Heat stressed and repeat breeders can even expect an improvement in pregnancy rate over AI because the implanted embryo circumvents fertility-related challenges and starts with the placement of an already viable embryo. Pregnancy rates do however vary greatly because of factors like environment, animal management, recipient quality and season.
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Why are SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos recommended as a solution to seasonal challenges in reproduction?SimVitro® HerdFlex™ beef embryos can improve the pregnancy rate in a herd by overcoming heat stress. Previous industry research using commercial IVF embryos showed a 10 percent increase in one-cycle pregnancy rate vs. AI in the same herds. Heat stressed animals show an improvement because the implanted embryo circumvents fertility-related challenges and starts with the placement of an already viable embryo.
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What can Simplot’s expertise do for me?The Simplot Company’s deep knowledge of the IVF technology and commercial agriculture allows it to leverage multiple market approaches to help producers achieve their goals. Simplot has a deep, pioneering history in plant and food agriculture, which has fueled research for new ways to develop and feed animals in sustained ecosystems. A strong understanding of commercial-scale food resource development and production has provided the spirit to take advanced reproductive technologies – such as IVF – to a scale beyond breeding stock production and allows commercial dairy producers and cattlemen alike to apply the technology to their businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions are provided for general informational purposes only and are accurate to the extent of their scope and purpose. These FAQs do not constitute veterinary advice and are subject to change.
Products listed are merely distributed by Select Sires, Co-op, Inc. Buyer assumes all responsibility for use, storage, and handling of these products. In the unlikely event that any of the products shall be proven defective, damages from their use shall exclude consequential damages and be limited to their purchase price. Simplot and its affiliates, subsidiaries, agents and employees disclaim warranty expressed or implied including (without limitation) the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. SimVitro is a registered trademark and HerdFlex is a trademark of the J.R. Simplot Company. All rights reserved.