Our physical address is 2590 North 500 East, Lebanon, IN 46052. We are 5 miles east of Lebanon, IN and 40 minutes northwest of downtown Indianapolis.
Our Texas location address is 3618 FM 382 Ballinger, TX 76821. We are 36 miles northeast of San Angelo.
You just need 1 ewe/doe to utilize the breeding services we offer. If you are within 5 hours of any breeding location you can either haul into the clinic in Lebanon, Indiana, Ballinger, Texas or one of several host sites across the country where we are set up for the day. For more information on host sites please call the office at 765-978-0301.
Yes, we always carry the drugs necessary for synchronization of your animals. You can order here online at the RSG Pharmacy. RSG clients can also order hundreds of other products at www.myAnimalRx.com.
Today RSG is the largest small ruminant reproduction focused business in the U.S. and one of the largest globally. We believe in innovative total program management. We work with clients one on one to tailor our services to their program’s needs. We want to help grow your program through every facet of production. Working with the global leaders in small ruminant reproduction, and being veterinary based, RSGI has built an all-inclusive program model to help maximize production, centered on the four Cornerstones of Success.
The protocol for both LAI and ET should be followed closely. In the event you miss a shot, don’t pull a CIDR at the correct time or deviate in some other way, it is best to contact your Account Manager to discuss options.
Yes, you should still bring the animal in. While the loss of a CIDR may affect the synchronization, the veterinarian can assess the animal’s status and determine the best course of action. It’s important to note when the CIDR was lost, if known, as this information can help in decision-making. If uncertain about timing of the lost CIDR, send to account manager to verify if animal needs pulled from programing.
Please call or email your Account Manager that is helping to coordinate that host site program.
This process can be done online by logging into your www.RSGinventory.com account. Select from your inventory the sire(s) and number of units you would like to ship or pickup. Once the information is completed a member of our Genetics team will be in touch to discuss shipping details, cost and collect a form of payment. Pick Ups will also be confirmed for the requested date and time of arrival.
RSG currently has three different platforms our clients can log into for specific needs.
The My Account login is for online Semen Catalog ordering and RSG Pharmacy ordering of items that ship directly from RSG.
The Inventory login is for access to your genetics storage account. This allows you to view your inventory, conduct transfers and schedule shipping and pickups.
The www.myAnimalRx.com login is for clients wanting to purchase antibiotics, wormers and other supplies from RSG.
Each login is different and not tied to any one username or password. If you are unsure of your password, please select the Forgot Password option to get an email link to reset it.
Yes, we currently have host sites at various locations across the US. We do both LAI and ET work on client farms. If you have an interest in what it takes to be a host site for RSG please call the office for more information.
The best way to order semen is on our online catalog. RSG clients with an inventory storage account can purchase from our online catalog and the units will appear in your account automatically.
If you do not have an account with us, the best approach is to set up a storage account at www.RSGinventory.com, then purchase your semen online from this site. The purchase will go directly into your new account. Once complete you can schedule shipping or pickup of your order. If semen is shipped or picked up within 30 days, there is no charge for storage with us.
If you are purchasing semen direct from a breeder, please provide them with your email address you used to set up your RSG Inventory Account. This will allow them to transfer the units directly to your account. Check your email to complete the process. Please check your spam or junk folders for important notifications.
The RSG Foundation is a separate nonprofit organization that does provide grants for free genetics. The Foundation also offers genetics for sale from the Gene Bank online catalog at discounted prices. Please visit www.RSGfoundationinc.org for more information.
In House programming is the process of bringing in client’s donor and/or recipients to RSG a minimum 60 days prior to their scheduled date. RSG then programs the animals and carries out the ET surgeries without requiring involvement from the client. This benefits our clients who are not close enough to our host sites or lack the time and ability to set up their donors with the best possible results. We offer programming only for our clients doing ET work. We do not currently offer in-house programming for does. Call the office for details and pricing. Refer to the FAQ on both the ET and LAI pages for specific details on programming your ewes for success.
We have breeders that haul to us the day of the procedure from as much as 5 hours away. RSG has found that the “At Home” synchronizing of females for both ET and LAI work has several advantages IF the attention for detail is held to a high standard. The ability for donors, recips, and LAI females to leave and return to their own pen the same day has proven to be a very successful way to minimize stress during a very delicate time in the program.
While RSG officially started in July 2012, Dr. Thompson has been providing reproduction services to the sheep and goat industry through JVC Genetics since 2006. He started working on the techniques needed to breed ewes and goats early in veterinary school. Before graduating from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Thompson spent 2 months in Australia learning from the best in the reproduction business. The mentoring relationship established while working for Dr. Dave Osborn of AllStock Genetics in NSW, Australia is still strong today. Dr. Osborn has over 30 years of experience and has been a valuable addition to our business.
The earlier you call us ahead of the breeding season, the better chance you have to get your animals bred when you want. Because our lamb/goat show industry is seasonal for breeding and lambing it is more important every year to plan ahead for the breeding work you want done. Basically, CALL NOW, we schedule 12 months in advance!
The biggest problem we see is that people do not take their ewes off feed and water when they are instructed. The protocol for both LAI and ET calls for the ewes being bred or having surgery to be off feed AND water for 24 hours ahead of the procedure. It is important to follow this detail for several reasons. First, this aids in emptying the rumen. Why would we want an empty rumen? This allows us to have safe space to work within the abdomen. It keeps the rumen away from any incision, thus decreasing the chances of a rumen puncture. As well, this limits the risk of the ewe or doe from aspirating any regurgitated fluid/debris when inverted on the cradles. An empty rumen also aids in smoother anesthesia while the ewe is undergoing surgery. The weight of a full rumen puts extensive amount of pressure on the lungs, making it very difficult to breathe effectively. The rumen is a large container of feed and water so the reservoir needs emptying. This is much the same reason humans are required to not eat or drink for a prolonged period of time prior to any human surgery.
Expectations of good quality frozen semen are less than that of good quality fresh semen. In general we see decreased fertilization rates in both LAI and embryo transfer programs using frozen semen.
Semen can be easily shipped through the use of a dry liquid nitrogen tank or dry shipper. Movement of frozen semen straws from one cane to another should be done under liquid nitrogen to ensure semen quality is not damaged due to changes in temperatures. These containers are filled with liquid nitrogen or charged. The liquid nitrogen is absorbed into the linear of the tank keeping it cold without having free liquid in the tank. These tanks are then transported typically via UPS or FedEx. RSG does not provide insurance on shipping of genetics. We are also not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen tanks and genetics. Shipping of genetics is at clients risk.
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