Canadian Simmental Association - Embryo Procedures

 1)      The CSA member must ensure that they have entered the embryo calf record into our Herd book (via either- our Online system or by submitting the embryo forms for processing by the CSA registry staff).

 Important calf-entry note for Online users: The embryo “entry box” should be answered as Y-es. That way it allows you to enter the Tag (or, the - Complete Tattoo: if the Recip is a registered Simmental dam), the Birth Year (BYR), and the Breed Make-up (e.g. if Simmental: SMSMSMSM, if Angus/cross: ANANXXXX).

In addition, the A.I. “entry box” should be answered as Y-es. That way it allows you to enter the required Transplant Date that appears on your Embryo/CETA Transplant Form.

 2)      If you do not have the “Embryo Calving Form” , click here to download.

 3)      Complete the form, separating the embryo calves by Flush Date. Since our embryo Bylaw states that only 1 embryo from each flush must be Parentage Verified (PV) – you must indicate “Y” in the DNA box for the embryo you wish to obtain a hair sample from. Then, we can order the parentage kit and provide you with the required Application Form and sample envelope. ** Note: DNA instructions on how to obtain the hair sample and where to send them will be provided along with your parentage kit.

 4)      Lastly, when returning the “Embryo Data & Registration Form” you must send copies of the Embryo/CETA Transplant Forms.  It aids the CSA staff greatly if you write the tattoo of the resultant embryo calf beside the appropriate Recipient Dam on the form (as this easily enables the CSA registry staff to manually track the embryo activity for that particular flush).  

• Transfer of Embryo Ownership

• Embryo Calving Form