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Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is an in vitro fertilization technique used in animal reproduction with the aim of increasing embryo production and obtaining a greater number of animals with high commercial value or helping those with clinical gestational limitations. The technique consists of injecting a single sperm inside the egg. Fresh or frozen semen of low quality or high commercial value can be used. Embryos cultured in the laboratory, within approximately 10 days, are evaluated and transferred to a recipient mare or frozen.

“The NRHA is proud to have Genetech Animal Reproduction as part of our Corporate Partner family,” says Christy Landwehr, NRHA Senior Director of Corporate Relations. “The owners and staff are wonderful to work with.”

Genetech Animal Reproduction recently launched a new service to the market, a complete center for the diagnosis and treatment of stallions, which has the most sophisticated equipment and highly qualified staff to help stallion owners. Genetech works with stallion stations to improve semen quality, help with stallion problems, and treat reproductive pathologies.

“We became an NRHA Corporate Partner because the reining industry has an exceptional breeding program, and we believe that we can make it even better,” says Thiago Boechat Co-Owner of Genetech Animal Reproduction.

Located in Purcell, Oklahoma, and Brazil, Genetech Animal Reproduction provides a service of excellence, using the highest technology for the best result for our customers. With decades of experience in equine reproduction and in vitro fertilization, our team is made up of highly qualified professionals in the field. To learn more, please visit us at genetechvet.com.

To find out more about how to become an NRHA Corporate Partner or Sponsor, visit nrha.com/partners

Sage Kimzey sidelined with injury

Seven-time PRCA World Champion Bull Rider Sage Kimzey has been bit by the injury bug each of the last two seasons in ProRodeo.

The latest injury occurred during his semifinal ride on Dakota Rodeo’s Devil’s Revenge at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, July 28. He was bucked off the bull before the eight-second whistle and landed on his left shoulder. Kimzey told ProRodeo. com that he was diagnosed with a broken clavicle and will undergo surgery on Wednesday.

“I just landed weird on it,” said Kimzey, 28. “It’s probably going to be six weeks. My plan is to get it all healed up.”

As of Aug. 1, Kimzey sits fourth in the PRCA | RAM World Standings. He said while he’s unsure what the rest of the ProRodeo season has in store, This season Kimzey has earned $65,854 at PRCA Xtreme Bulls events.