Budjon Farms and Boarding was one of the first Trans Ova satellites in Wisconsin, bringing IVF technology closer to cattle producers in the state. Tom and Kelli Cull own and operate Budjon, bringing clients the "Budjon Experience", the personalized care to every animal on the farm. Kelli joins the podcast this week to discuss their start in the business, their use of IVF technology, and their offered services. She even shares stories of past game-changing donors that have shaped their program. 

Learn more about Budjon at https://budjon.com/ 

Calling all junior exhibitors! This week we sat down with Amy Cowan, Caitlyn Brandt, Jake Renner, and Lindsey Broek, all junior and event coordinators from their respective breed associations. All four do an outstanding job in planning events throughout the year for juniors in our industry. We discuss specifically the importance of junior nationals and what they have planned for those events this summer. 

Be sure to see the Trans Ova team this summer at one of these events!

Learn more about the junior associations here:
Hereford
Angus
Gelbvieh
Maine-Anjou

Dr. Ashley Swenson, a past Trans Ova intern, joins the podcast this week to discuss a variety of topics. We chat about how being a Trans Ova partner and how adding IVF services has impacted her practice. We also ask her some frequently asked questions from dairy producers.

Stay in touch with Dr. Swenson on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/midwestembryotransfer or e-mail her at [email protected] 

Donor Solutions owner, Austin Wolf joins the podcast this week! Austin owns and operates a successful ET, IVF, and donor housing facility in Indiana. We discuss everything from donor management to his barn cats. This is an episode you won't want to skip! 

HR Director, Megan Hulleman joins the podcast this week to discuss current opportunities within Trans Ova. We ask Megan about her thoughts on the current job market and the benefits of working for TOG. Apply at www.transova.com/careers 

All HR and recruiting inquiries can be sent to [email protected] 

Trans Ova is extremely lucky to have many dedicated and passionate people on the team and Cassie and Sabrina Clark are no exception. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, the Clark Sisters are actively involved in the dairy industry while also serving as Trans Ova Client Service Representatives. Cassie and Sabrina join the podcast to share their start in the industry and their views on ART's effect on the dairy industry. 

Our final interview from the Houston Stock Show is with Rachel Cutrer. Rachel and her husband own BRC Ranch where they raise Brahman cattle. She is also the owner and founder of Ranch House Designs. In this episode, we discuss her start in the business and how Trans Ova has impacted their herd. 

Learn more about BRC Ranch on their website and be sure to follow them on social media! 

This week we continue our Houston interviews with Brett Nobbs of NCC Brahmans from Australia. Brett shares how the pandemic has affected his business and the importance of seeking out new genetics for his herd. We also discuss Brett's work with Trans Ova when it comes to exporting embryos to Austrailia. 

Learn more about NCC Brahmans on their website or Facebook page. 

While at the Houston Stock Show, we had the opportunity to interview several Brahman producers and Trans Ova team members. In part one, we spoke with Kelvin Moreno of Moreno Ranches about how he utilizes the Trans Ova toolbox in his operation. We also chatted with international business manager PJ Budler about international markets. 

International inquiries - [email protected]

Moreno Ranches - https://morenoranches.com/ 

In part two of our time at the NCBA Convention, we sat down with Brad Brundage and Cary Crow to discuss the tiger stripe embryos! These Hereford x Brahman sexed female embryos produce the "Queen of the South", the ultimate replacement female for herds in warm climates.