Holstein Association USA is excited to announce that, effective December 9, 2019, recovery and implant dates as well as recipient ID will no longer be required to register calves resulting from embryo transfer (ET) or in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
Updates have been made to the EASY ID software (December 2019 version) to no longer require these fields and customers are urged to download this latest version so that applications can be processed as efficiently as possible. The latest EASY software is always available for free download at: www.holsteinusa.com/software/software.html.
In conjunction with these changes, Holstein Association USA is also making some updates to the ET parentage spot-checking programs. Recovery dates will no longer be available to define recovery groups, so ET & IVF animals will be selected randomly for parentage spot-checking programs.
For assistance with updating EASY ID to the latest version, customers can call 800.952.5200, ext. 4205. Other questions regarding the updated ET registration requirements can be directed to Bridget Cummings, Identification Services Manager, at 800.952.5200, ext. 4204 or by email.
