Guidelines
The department has established the following guidelines for donations to
the Holstein Foundation Herd:
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Live animal donations are preferred.
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Semen is not included in the foundation and will not be considered for
donation.
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Live animal donations
The strong preference is for donation of genetically superior Holsteins
between weaning and three months before first calving. Animals should
be healthy, well-grown and functional in appearance and can be less that
100% "Registered" Holstein genes. All donations will be entered in
the herdbook of the Holstein Association USA.
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Embryo donations
Donation of genetically superior Holstein embryos will be accepted.
Embryos with PA in the top 1/3 of the registered cows for Net Merit (currently
~$220) or TPI (currently ~1190) will be used as a general guideline.
Donated embryos should be frozen for the one-step quick thaw process.
Procedures for Donating an Animal
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Pick out animal.
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Please complete health
requirements for all donations.
THEN
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Contact Shane Brannock when you have health papers
in order. It would be very helpful if all donations were accompanied
by either a breed association pedigree or DHI individual heifer page to
serve as a record of performance and identification. [Farm office
phone: 540/231-6838; Department office: 540/231-6331]
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Virginia Tech will make arrangements to pick up donated animals.
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Transfer animals as follows:
Holsteins - Virginia Tech Foundation/Dairy Center
Department of Dairy Science (0315)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Account #417014
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