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Bovance Is New Bovine Cloning Leader
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2007
Bovance is New Bovine Cloning Leader
Sioux Center, Iowa – Two leaders in bovine reproductive technologies, Trans Ova Genetics and ViaGen, have partnered to launch Bovance, a new company offering cloning services to the cattle industry. Bovance combines the cloning capabilities of ViaGen with the broad bovine reproduction expertise of Trans Ova Genetics. Breeders of dairy, beef, bucking stock, Longhorn, and all other cattle now have access to the best source of bovine cloning technology.
Cloning is a valuable tool in any strategic breeding program because it can more quickly and precisely extend elite genetics for additional embryo or semen production, increase breeding opportunities, protect from untimely loss of superior individuals, and increase generational influence of producers’ best genetics. By cloning the most elite animals, with the most sought-after genetics or greater disease resistance, breeders can advance the efficiency, quality and consistency of their meat and milk production.
“We see cloning as a way for producers and ranchers to turbocharge their breeding programs,” says ViaGen president Mark Walton, Ph.D. “The FDA is preparing to green light the use of cloning technology in beef and dairy, so with our partners at Trans Ova Genetics, we’ve put together the right team and the right brand to help breeders take advantage of this new option.”
“Bovance will provide cattle breeders an additional reproductive tool to select and extend the genetic influence of their best animals,” says Dr. David Faber, president of Trans Ova Genetics. “We see cloning as an integrated part of a comprehensive cattle breeding program.”
Cattle breeders who want more information about how cloning can advance their genetic opportunities can find it online at www.bovance.com, or by calling 1-877-4-BOVANCE, or by talking to their Trans Ova Genetics representative.
Bovance is a joint-venture between Trans Ova Genetics of Sioux Center, Iowa and ViaGen of Austin, Texas. Trans Ova Genetics helps cattle breeding clients effectively implement advanced reproductive technologies, including embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization, sexed semen, genetic preservation and cloning. ViaGen adds value to the marketplace by cloning animals, licensing and selling proprietary animal genetics, and providing traits and technology for animal agriculture industries worldwide.
Bovance provides bovine cloning services to cattle producers across North America as an exclusive product offering from Trans Ova Genetics.
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