Embryo Transfer Training
Rafter D Genetics offers a complete Embryo Transfer Training program for livestock breeders and Veterinarians. With over 45 years of ET experience and 40 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
The course is designed to train one student at a time thereby offering the personalized attention needed to understand the process. Multiple students may attend together if they would like to if they come from the same group. We do not mix students from different locations. There is a discount for multiple students. The course includes embryo collection & transfer manuals and embryo grading training manuals. Located in College Station, Texas.
Offering Reproductive Training in several species
Bovine
Bovine ET Registration Fee is $3,800.00 US (multiple student discounts available) This teaches everything necessary to non-surgically collect, transfer & freeze cattle embryos.
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.
Caprine
Caprine ET Registration Fee is $4,000.00 US (multiple student discounts available) This teaches everything necessary to non-surgically collect, transfer & freeze goat embryos.
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.
Equine
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 Transfer
We teach the embryo transfer procedure that is best suited for each species using up to date equipment and materials.
Course Topics:
* Donor Superovulation
* Estrous Synchronization
* Embryo Collection & Transfer
* Embryo Handling & Evaluation
* Embryo Freezing
* Hormonal Control of Reproduction
* Recipient Selection & Management
* Materials & Equipment
Welcome to Rafter D Genetics Course Topics
Course Prerequisites
For the Bovine Embryo Transfer Course, the students must already have experience with artificial insemination and rectal palpation. Classes are offered throughout the year as requested. Three weeks advance notice is needed and a ($500 for U.S. Residents/$1500 for international students) non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. The balance is due 2 weeks before the class starts. Please Note: Training fees are non-refundable within 7 days of the course start.
Rafter D Genetics is owned and operated by Dr Clifford Dorn. Dr Dorn graduated from Texas A&M University in 1981 with a BS in Animal Science, in 1983 with a MAgr in Animal Science and then a Phd in Physiology of Reproduction in 1989.
He was a research Associate in Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology from 1984 to 1991 where he did extensive research in livestock reproduction with an emphasis on embryo transfer technology.
From 1984 to 1991 Dr Dorn taught the Veterinary Continuing Education course in Embryo Transfer Technology at Texas A&M University.
In 1991 he opened Rafter D Genetics to do commercial work in Bovine Embryo Transfer and a few years later began offering the training that the University no longer offered. To date he has trained Ranchers, Veterinarians and Scientists from all over the world allowing the technology to spread across the country and the globe.
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 domestic 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 ratio 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 conventional 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
The First American Bison calf produced by Artificial Insemination with frozen semen was performed by Rafter D Genetics for Beverly Brown of Lucky B Bison in 1992.
Our First Inner Cell Mass Transfer Calf was produced by Dr Clifford Dorn and Dr Naida Loskutoff at Texas A&M Univeristy in 1989
Former RDG student Armando Navarrete's, 1st ET calf
Former RDG student Steve Gaspar's, 1st ET calf
Former RDG student Jeremiah Johnson, 1st ET Bull
Former RDG student Tom Cannon's, 1st ET calf
Former RDG student Miguel Camacho, 1st ET calf
Red Wagyu Heifer from frozen embryo produced in 2011 for Bill Fisher wins 2013 National Western Show
Hereford Recipent with Fullblood Brahman embryo calf and Hereford recipient with Brah X Her, Texas A&M Ag Extension, McGregor
First Nigerian Dwarf kids produced from frozen embryos exported to Australia for Michael Garwood,
Former RDG student Thomas Griffin, 1st ET calf
