SEK GeneticsSEK GeneticsGalesburg, KSGalesburg, KS

Logan WallaceLogan WallaceEmbryo Transfer InternEmbryo Transfer Intern

May 2007-June 2007May 2007-June 2007

The BusinessThe Business Located in Galesburg, Located in Galesburg,

KSKS Owned by Dr. Don Owned by Dr. Don

Coover, DVMCoover, DVM Distributor of beef Distributor of beef

semen and embryo semen and embryo transfer servicetransfer service

““Main focus is to serve not Main focus is to serve not only the buyer but the only the buyer but the

seller.”seller.”

Semen SalesSemen Sales Distributes semen for Distributes semen for

the breeder at a costthe breeder at a cost Ships out orders dailyShips out orders daily Contains the largest Contains the largest

battery of beef semen in battery of beef semen in the Midwest if not the the Midwest if not the countrycountry

Embryo Transfer ServiceEmbryo Transfer Service•Indoor Lab and Flush Room

•Paddocks to hold donors

Daily WorkDaily Work Feed the donors and Feed the donors and

heifersheifers Check pasturesCheck pastures Assist with ET and AIAssist with ET and AI Put up hayPut up hay General farm workGeneral farm work

Living QuartersLiving Quarters

My roommates: Pip and WinkyMy roommates: Pip and WinkyIncluded both kitchen and bedroomIncluded both kitchen and bedroom

Cloning ProjectCloning Project First on farm transfer of First on farm transfer of

cloned embryoscloned embryos Synchronized 60 headSynchronized 60 head Only 5% conception Only 5% conception

rate from culture to rate from culture to birthbirth

A.I. SchoolA.I. School June 2-4, 2007June 2-4, 2007 15 students15 students Practice on both tracts Practice on both tracts

and live cattleand live cattle

My ExpectationsMy Expectations Gain insight into the cattle industryGain insight into the cattle industry Increase my knowledge in bovine reproductionIncrease my knowledge in bovine reproduction Better understanding of what makes a business Better understanding of what makes a business

run smoothlyrun smoothly

OutcomesOutcomes

Knowledge Gained:Knowledge Gained: Estrus synchronization protocolsEstrus synchronization protocols Embryo transfer and collection proceduresEmbryo transfer and collection procedures Practical veterinary proceduresPractical veterinary procedures Useful business practicesUseful business practices Made contacts in beef industryMade contacts in beef industry

Securing InternshipSecuring Internship Learned of SEK through local breederLearned of SEK through local breeder Called Dr. Coover and discussed internshipCalled Dr. Coover and discussed internship Made a visit over Christmas breakMade a visit over Christmas break

Questions?Questions?

Contact me at: lwallace@iastate.eduContact me at: lwallace@iastate.edu