What are the business hours of CETS?
As we are a seasonal business, our office hours vary depending on the time of year. Please call 48 hours in advance if you are planning to pick up or return a recip in order to make sure we have someone here to meet you with the mare and paperwork ready.
What is the best way to contact CETS?
The best way to contact us to call or text our office at 817-599-5999. If we do not answer, please leave a voicemail, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We also regularly check our email for those issues that are not urgent or better suited for having information in writing. Although we have Facebook and Messenger accounts, we do not routinely check these and do not accept ovulations or flush information in this manner.
What should I know about picking up my pregnant recip mare?
Please give our office at least 48 hours advance notice for us to have your mare and paperwork ready when you get here. We recommend bringing a halter; however, CETS does have halters for purchase if needed. Stock trailers are recommended, but not required, as some of our mares may not have been in slant loads previously.
What vaccinations and deworming will the pregnant recip need?
Every pregnant recip that departs from CETS will have paperwork with her current health record, as well as our recommended vaccination and deworming protocols throughout her pregnancy. You are welcome to follow these recommendations or the guidance of your regular veterinarian.
Does CETS perform Oocyte Aspiration or ICSI?
CETS does not perform Oocyte Aspiration or ICSI. However, we can transfer embryos produced by these methods. We are happy to discuss this process and refer our clients to facilities that offer these services upon request.
Which airport should be used if flying an embryo to CETS?
CETS is conveniently located near both DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field to help accommodate finding the best flight to get your embryo to us as soon and smoothly as possible. Please let us know once you have flight information, and we will have our courier lined up to pick it up as soon as it lands.
What do I fill in for the AQHA number on registration papers?
Per the recommendations of the AQHA, fill in as much of the name of Champion Embryo Transfer Service as room allows. CETS, as a facility, does not have an AQHA number.
What should I feed my recip?
We recommend that you feed your pregnant recip the same as you would feed any of your other pregnant mares. While at CETS your pregnant recips have been fed a combination of alfalfa and feed to meet all the nutritional requirements of your recip and the growing pregnancy.
When should I pick up my recip mare?
CETS allows recips to be picked up any time after day 45 of pregnancy. At this point the pregnancy is well established and is safe to travel. Our pregnant recip board rate does not start until day 50 in order to give you time to pick her up without any additional board charges if you would like. CETS does not foal out mares, so the recip does need to be picked up in a reasonable time before she is due to start foal watch. As long as your recip is here, we will continue to routinely check on her pregnancy as well as give any needed vaccinations and deworming.
When should I bring the recip back?
According to our Embryo Transfer Contract & Pregnant Recipient Mare Lease, all mares are required to be returned to CETS by the last day in November in the foaling year of the mare, in good health, flesh, and as an open mare. This helps us keep costs down for all clients as we plan for the next breeding season and ensure that we have the best recip mares available and ready. We do appreciate at least 24 hours’ notice when we should expect your recips to be arriving.
Do you have to bring the recip back?
According to our Embryo Transfer Contract & Pregnant Recipient Mare Lease, clients will be billed for any recips not returned by November 30th of the year they are due to foal, that have been reused for any reproductive purposes, or that are not returned open and in good body condition. We understand that some recips are sold or shipping costs may inhibit return, and we appreciate notice as early as possible if the client knows that this will be the case. This helps us keep costs down for all clients as we plan for the next breeding season and ensure that we have the best recip mares available.
When do we know if we have a pregnancy?
At CETS embryos are graded and given an age at time of transfer. The recip will then be checked at day 11 and 12 age of embryo when we should be able to see a pregnancy and verify that it is growing appropriately. The recip is then checked at day 20 age of embryo to verify progress and at day 30 age of embryo at which time we should be able to confirm a viable heartbeat in the embryo. Clients are given updates at each step in the process.
What does the Live Foal Guarantee Discount include?
At CETS, all embryo transfer pregnancies include a Live Foal Guarantee for no additional fee, booking fee, or insurance plan. This means that if any embryo transfer pregnancy reaches 45 days of pregnancy with a viable heartbeat and does not produce a live foal that stands and nurses, then CETS will do another embryo transfer in the same or subsequent year at a discounted rate. This is pursuant to the restrictions listed in the Embryo Transfer Contract & Pregnant Recipient Mare Lease.
Why Does CETS scope our recip mares before departure?
Champion Embryo Transfer Service began scoping all our recipient mares to minimize the risk of having a mare that although may not be showing any signs of illness, may be an asymptomatic carrier of strangles. CETS does its best to ensure the health and safety of each of our recips and their pregnancies; however, we still recommend our clients practice proper biosecurity measures to avoid any outbreaks or injuries.
Why Does CETS not manage or foal out mares?
Champion Embryo Transfer Service has decided to focus on what we do best – Embryo Transfer and Recipient Mares. This allows us to spend more effort and attention on preparing our recipient mares to give your ship in embryos the best home and success rates possible. We are happy to offer referrals to one of the several great facilities and veterinarians we routinely work with if you are looking for a new place to manage your mares or foal out your precious new babies.
Does CETS offer internships?
CETS is happy to help those who are looking to gain experience or get their start in this industry. If you are a veterinarian, veterinary student, or undergraduate student looking for an internship, please send us your resume so we can talk about your opportunities here at Champion Embryo Transfer Service.
How can I get a job at CETS?
CETS is always looking for motivated, hard-working employees. If you think you would be a good addition to our team, please contact our office to talk about your opportunities here at Champion Embryo Transfer Service.