November eNewsletter 2024 - Reproduction Specialty Group

Published On: November 7th, 2024Categories: Newsletters

Monthly News & Updates

November | 2024

Upcoming Events

Join us at NAILE!

November 7th – 21st – Visit the Cowpokes booth in the EXPO HALL to learn more about RSG Performance Products. Inventory available for purchase.

RSG Performance Products

November 15th 7pm – Join us for Bourbon tasting and visit our booth at the 2024 Premier Bred Ewe & Ewe Lamb Sale

@Willoughby Sales

November 16th 7pm– Join us for appetizers and drinks before the Bluegrass Babes Sale

@SC Online Sales

Learn More about RSG Prime & RSG Guardian

RSG Ballinger Center LAI Dates

UPCOMING DECEMBER BREED DAYS IN TEXAS

December 3rd – Haul into our RSG Ballinger Center for an ET or LAI breeding day with a corresponding 12/9 flush day for those doing embryo transfers.

We have room for LAI-only clients and 10 spots for flush donors.

Contact Kelly Burelsmith at kelly.burelsmith@reprospecialty.us to get on the schedule!

Click Here for LAI/ ET Schedule Request Form

Need a place to store your semen?

Make managing your genetic storage easy by storing semen and embryos with RSG. Sell or Transfer genetics very easily. View your inventory like never before.

To login or set up a new storage account with RSG Click Here!

Mark Your Calendar!

November 19^th

RSG Foundation Fundraising Auction

@wlivestock.com

December 2^nd

Cyber Monday Semen Sale

@SConlinesales.com

December 10^th

The Revolution Online Embryo Sale

@SConlinesales.com

December 26^th

RSG Foundation Semen Sale

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When to Start Creep Feeding Young Lambs and Kids

Starting creep feeding early can give young lambs and kids the nutritional boost they need for optimal growth. Generally, it’s best to introduce creep feed at around 2–3 weeks of age.

Here’s why:

Early Adaptation: Young animals are naturally curious and will begin exploring new foods at this age. Offering creep feed helps them transition smoothly from milk to solid foods.

Boost Growth Rates: Creep feeding provides extra energy and nutrients, which supports rapid growth and muscle development—especially beneficial for young stock that are being prepped for show or market.

Health and Immunity: Good nutrition helps support immune system development, reducing stress at weaning and enhancing overall health.

Use a high-quality, palatable starter feed that’s easily digestible, and keep it fresh to encourage intake. By giving them a good start with creep feeding, you’re setting them up for strong, healthy growth!

RSG Lactation Feed

Recips LOVE RSG’s complete lactation feed!

This is a 16% protein, 5% fat complete ewe feed built to maximize the milk production during the lactation phase by your females. This complete pellet has the highest level of Carbohydrates of any of the RSG lineup of products. You can continue to provide all the high-quality micronutrients your animal needs while asking her to work the hardest she will all year.

Give your flock the best support during this critical stage with RSG Nutrition!

Visit RSG Nutrition to find a dealer or order online at Premier 1 Supplies

RSG Foundation Holiday Auction set for November 19th

We will have some great auction items again this year on Willoughby Sales. This year’s sale will feature a new ultrasound machine donated by Raina Gover. Other items include Premier 1 Supplies 4000s Shear Package, fishing trips, a golf outing, semen, artwork, jewelry, embryo transfer surgery, and unique experiences with some of the nation’s top breeders. Items will be available to preview by the 15th.

Donations to the auction will be accepted through Monday by 5 pm EST.

Donations and buyers are provided a letter that may be used for charitable tax deduction purposes.

All proceeds go to the RSG Foundation a 501c-3 nonprofit corporation. Funding supports youth programs like First Flock-Herd which helps young people get their first breeding sheep or goat.

Donate Semen

Now is a good time to clean out the semen tank before this year’s end! The RSG Foundation Gene Bank will take your unwanted semen and provide you with a letter acknowledging your donation to the foundation. If you file itemized taxes your donation may qualify for a charitable donation deduction.

Follow the steps online in your RSGinventory.com account to make the donation. For the transfer use email: doug.edge@rsgfoundationinc.org.

Donated semen is made available for youth grants and offered online at a discount to help generate funds for the Foundation.

Learn more about the RSG Foundation

Fall Ram & Buck Semen Collections

Now is the time to get on the schedule at either our RSG Indiana or Texas locations.

Contact your Account Manager or email: genetics@reprospecialty.us.

Start the process now by completing the NEW Semen Collection Request Form.

Don’t have an Account Manager?

Then call 765-978-0301 and we will be happy to assist you.

Learn more about our semen quality standards, process and costs associated with semen collection @ https://reprospecialty.com/semen-collection/

Schedule a Semen Collection

RSG Quick Links

New Client Portal for Payments and Invoice Records Online this Month

What you need to know:

Clients will be able to view their invoice and invoice history through a ‘Client Portal’
Clients may save credit card information or ACH information on file in a ‘Secure Card Vault’ to make payments (…note, this is totally separate from the credit card / ACH information stored in your Inventory acount)
Automated reminders will be emailed before invoice due dates
Follow-up reminders will be sent when invoices become ‘Past Due’
You can access your information 24/7

Attention RSG Clients:

Please share your breeding results data with your Account Manager. In an effort to continue improving pregnancy rates, we need your ultrasound or blood testing data for your LAI and ET dates.

This information allows us to analyze the season’s results holistically across the nation. It helps us identify trends, evaluate the effects of weather and nutrition, and consider other variables that can contribute to the success of a breeding program.

Thank you for your collaboration!

Important Reminders

When scheduling to pick up recips or donors, we require a 48 hour notice and your premise ID.

Payments for all breeding services are due at time of service. Please do not leave a host site or RSG facility without making a payment.

To access your Genetics Inventory account, you must provide a credit card or ACH information to cover the monthly storage billing amount.

We ship frozen genetics on Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s only to avoid shippers sitting over the weekends.

P:765-978-0301

A: 2590 N 500 E Lebanon, IN 46052

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