Embryo Transfer Training
Rafter D Genetics offers a complete Embryo Transfer Training program for livestock breeders and Veterinarians. With over 40 years of ET experience and 30 years of teaching experience, Dr. Clifford Dorn offers a practical approach to learning the ET process.
The training course is a private 4 day program. (979)820-1252
Offering Reproductive Training in several species
Bovine
Caprine Ovine
Caprine Ovine
Bovine ET Registration Fee is $3,800.00 US (multiple student discounts available) This teaches everything neccessary to non-surgically collect, transfer & freeze cattle embryos.
Caprine Ovine
Caprine Ovine
Caprine Ovine
Caprine ET Registration Fee is $4,000.00 US (multiple student discounts available) This teaches everything neccessary to non-surgically collect, transfer & freeze goat embryos.
Equine
Caprine Ovine
Embryo Collection
Equine ET Registration Fee is $3,500.00 US (multiple student discounts available) This is NOT a hands on course. It teaches the physiology and mechanics. We do not have horses to work with.
Embryo Collection
Embryo Collection
Embryo Collection
All courses teach advanced Physiology and hormonal control of the estrous cycle including superovulation (except equine) and estrus synchronization. We teach the non-surgical embryo collection procedure which is less invasive than the surgical procedure.
Embryo Freezing
Embryo Collection
Embryo Freezing
At Rafter D Genetics, we will teach the best procedure for freezing the embryos for direct transfer after thawing. We will teach the operation of the Beltron Embryo Freezer which is the best option in the market.
Embryo Transfer
Embryo Collection
Embryo Freezing
We teach the embryo transfer procedure that is best suited for each species using up to date equipment and materials.
Revolutionizing Agriculture with Rafter D Genetics
On Farm Consulting
We can travel to your ranch to help set up your lab after the training. We can also offer on site training for multiple foreign students in your country if you have adequate facilities and there are several students to train at a time. We have done similar programs in Ecuador and Jamaica.
Assistance with Equipment
We have a small inventory of new and used Embryo Transfer equipment including microscopes, embryo freezers, ultrasounds, laparoscopes and surgical suite equipment.
Semen and Embryo Sales
We have a small inventory of bovine semen and embryos, caprine semen and whitetailed deer semen available for sale. We can also produce custom embryos from cattle and goats for export. Custom goat semen collection for domstic use and export is available through Global Genetics.
Heifer Plus Semen Sexing Products
We are distributors for Heifer Plus and Bull Plus semen sexing enzymes for existing straws. This product is added to conventional semen after thaw (just prior to insemination) to increase the sex ration in favor of the desired sex. Heifer Plus will increase the sex ratio of females upwards of 75-85%. It can be used on any convetional semen that is already in your tank. Available for multiple species including cattle, goats and horses.
General Reproductive Services
Rafter D Genetics can provide a range of reproductive services for your ranch including complete Conventional Embryo Transfer, Artificial Insemination, Pregnancy Palpation (incluidng ultrasonography) and Semen Evaluation.
Rafter D Genetics in Action
First Inner Cell Mass Transfer Calf produced by Dr Clifford Dorn
Former student Armando Navarrete, 1st ET calf
First Bison calf produced by Artificial Insemination was performed by Rafter D Genetics
Former student Steve Gaspar, 1st ET calf
Former student Jeremiah Johnson, 1st ET Bull
Former student Tom Cannon First ET Calf
Red Wagyu Heifer from frozen embryo produced for Bill Fisher, 2011
Red Wagyu Heifer from frozen embryo for Bill Fisher, wins 2013 National Western Show
Hereford Recipent with Fullblood Brahman embryo calf, Texas A&M Ag Extension, McGregor
Hereford recipient with Brah X Her embryo calf, McGregor, TX
First Nigerian Dwarf kids produced from frozen embryos exported to Australia for Michael Garwood,
Torey Williams and Dr. Gaby Foxworth at the 2011 AETA convention in San Antonio, Texas