May eNewsletter 2025 - Reproduction Specialty Group

Published On: May 8th, 2025Categories: Newsletters

Monthly News & Updates

May | 2025

Upcoming Events

May Events

Big Guns & Young Guns May 16-17 @San Angelo, TX @sconlinesales

RSG Spring Semen Click-to-Claim Sale May 17-24 @sconlinesales

Nugget All American Show & Sale and Royal Flush May 30-31 @Reno Willougby Sales

Pick up a copy of the 2025 Genetics Catalogs for Sheep and Goats at these events!

IVF Update

Whether your focus is genetic advancement, problem donors, or rare breeds, RSG’s IVF program offers an effective and proven solution for sheep and goats.

What is IVF?

IVF is a modern reproductive technology that allows for fertilization to occur outside the animal’s body. Oocytes (eggs) are collected using a minimally invasive procedure called Laparoscopic Ovum Pick-Up (LOPU), then fertilized with semen in a controlled lab environment. The resulting embryos are cultured to the appropriate stage, then either transferred to recipient females or frozen for later use.

Why Choose IVF at RSG?

Minimally Invasive Collection: LOPU uses only three small punctures, supporting quicker recovery and enabling repeat collections every 3–4 weeks.
Efficient Use of Semen: A single straw can fertilize oocytes from multiple donors—maximizing rare and/or expensive units of semen.
Broader Donor Eligibility: IVF can be a great option for animals with adhesions or those that haven’t responded well to conventional methods.
Flexible Outcomes: Embryos can be transferred fresh or frozen for implantation at a later date, giving you the flexibility to match your breeding plans and ideal kidding or lambing windows.

Contact your Account Manager for pricing and to learn more about this service.

Learn More About IVF

RSG Nutrition + Umbarger Update

RSG Nutrition and Umbarger Show Feeds are set to begin production and distribution of a co-branded line of sheep and goat feeds this month.

Umbarger Dealers will have access to the new REPRO ELITE line very soon.

Learn more about the benefits of RSG Nutrition at www.RSGnutrition.us

New Financing Options with Care Credit

At RSG, we’re committed to helping you access the best in animal reproductive services and products — when you need them.

We’re excited to announce that we now accept CareCredit to make it even easier to invest in your program’s future.

With CareCredit, you can:

Finance services like artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and veterinary care
Spread payments out over time with flexible financing options
Access promotional financing plans on qualifying purchases
Move forward with the services your livestock need without delay

Applying is quick and easy, and you’ll receive a credit decision within minutes. If you already have a CareCredit card, you can use it today at any RSG location.

Invest in your animals’ advanced reproduction goals — on your schedule.

Learn More About CareCredit Financing Options or Apply for CareCredit Today

Thank You!

Special thanks to everyone who came by to visit our RSG Sire Center Grand Opening and Sire Showcase last month!

Watch RSG Sire Showcase

Make room in your storage account or semen tank by donating to the RSG Foundation!

It’s easy… just log into the RSG Genetics Inventory Management Platform www.RSGinventory.com.

The foundation will provide you a receipt of your donation. If you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, you may be entitled to claim a charitable deduction for your RSG Foundation donations. By law, a charity cannot tell you what your donated items are worth. This is something you must do yourself. To assess “fair market value” for your donations: Consult a local tax advisor who should be familiar with your situation.

Follow these instructions:

Select the animal you wish to donate semen or embryos from.
Then select the Sell/ Transfer button.
Select the animal record check box and enter the amount of units you wish to donate.
Under Buyer email enter: doug.edge@rsgfoundationinc.org
Under Sell Type select from the drop down menu “Donate”
In the Notes section put what you believe is the fair market value for the unit(s) being donated. RSG Foundation will provide a letter acknowledging your donation.
Click green Submit button
On the next screen under Account Name select: RSG Foundation Inc.
Click green Submit button again
Transfer is complete

Recip Prep

Recip Prep = Success in the ET Program!

Getting your recipient ewes and does ready for embryo transfer starts well before the flush day. Here’s how to set them up for success:

-Body Condition: Aim for a moderate score (2.5–3.5). Too thin or too fat reduces conception rates.

-Nutrition: Provide consistent, balanced feed. Avoid sudden changes in diet. Use the RSG Free Choice Mineral and Breeder Balancer pellet at least 90 days out from the transfer date.

-Health Protocol: Deworm, vaccinate, and address any hoof or udder issues 30+ days in advance.

-Synchronization: Follow your RSG recommended protocol carefully—timing is everything.

-Stress Management: Minimize transport, overcrowding, and environmental stress before and after ET.

Healthy, prepped recips give your embryos the best chance to thrive!

Download our Production Phase Management Guide here: Click Here

RSG Quick Links

Check out our new easy-to-open 10-pound pail design for Performance+

View the RSG 2025 Breeding Services Price Guide

Request Shipping or Pick Up of Frozen Genetics

All Shipping and Pick Up requests should be completed through the RSG Genetic Inventory Management Platform. This process can be initiated on the Inventory tab by viewing an animal in your inventory and selecting the Withdraw button.

You can also schedule picking up semen the same way.

Check out our 2025 RSG Sires lineup!

Fresh semen from some of the industry’s top bucks and rams—collected and shipped directly from our state-of-the-art facilities in Lebanon, Indiana and Ballinger, Texas, or available at either breeding center for in-clinic use.

Important Reminders

Regarding invoicing and payments for 2025:

Payment for procedures and products is due at the time of service or shipment
Please go to the RSG Client Portal and setup your access to view your invoice(s) on the ‘Invoices’ tab
Please setup a payment method in the ‘Vault’ tab to allow for quick and easy payment processing
All transactions completed in the RSG Client Portal can be viewed in the ‘History’ tab
There is a 3% fee on all credit card transactions
There are no fees for ACH / e-Check payments
No cash transactions

Review Payment Policy for 2025

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