Reimagine embryo management with VAS technology

If you’re leveraging embryo transfer on your dairy, you know that managing an embryo program can be complex and time-consuming.

VAS is reimagining the way farmers manage their embryo programs with ongoing enhancements to the embryo management module in VAS PULSE Platform, available to DairyComp and MyDC on PULSE users. Take control of your embryo program, track performance and simplify every step with this intuitive management tool.

Managing embryo inventory

PULSE Platform provides a centralized location to manage embryos, saving time and ensuring records stay accurate and organized. Using batch entry on a desktop, efficiently enter multiple embryos by downloading the template available in PULSE Platform and populating with the embryos’ details. The harvested embryos instantly appear in your PULSE Platform Embryo Inventory after uploading the completed list.

If preferred, you can also use VAS’ mobile app to add embryos individually, from anywhere.

“We’re making it easier than ever for users to manage their embryo inventory thanks to our new batch upload functionality, which allows farmers to add multiple embryos at once,” says Craig Lew, VAS Product Manager.

Users can manage individual embryo data including:

Sire
Donor
Breed
Fertilization Date
Type (flush vs. IVF)
Embryo Stage
Embryo Grade
And more depending on if your embryo is fresh or frozen

Efficiently record transfers

PULSE Platform goes beyond inventory tracking, allowing you to follow an embryo through its lifespan. Once an embryo has been transferred, updating its status in PULSE Platform is as simple as entering a TRANSFER event. This automatically moves the embryo to the Transferred tab and updates the breeding information on the recipient’s CowCard, keeping everything accurate without spending time re-entering data in multiple places.

Have a group of transfers you need to enter? Efficiently record multiple transfers at once with PULSE Platform’s batch entry feature.

Gauging embryo program success

Once the recipient is checked and confirmed pregnant in DairyComp or PULSE Platform, their embryo gets promoted to the new Results tab. Here, easily gauge the performance of your embryo program with clear, at-a-glance metrics like confirmed pregnancies, live born calves, overall losses (including unsuccessful, aborted and DOA calves) and more. Narrow down your results even further by clicking on an individual embryo ID or using the Filters tool to sort your data by recipient, sire, donor, result or date range.

From embryo to live calf and beyond, PULSE Platform gives you a 360-degree view of your embryo program, empowering you to maximize your investment and unlock genetic gains. 

Ready to take control? Included in your DairyComp or MyDC on PULSE subscription, the power of PULSE Platform is already at your fingertips. To start managing your embryos, log in here or contact VAS support for assistance setting up your account.