There’s lots of World Dairy Expo announcements coming out like this one from Trans Ova Genetics. They’re offering to provide a free genetic preservation of the Grand Champion female in each of the seven breed shows.

These champions will be named at the various breed-specific shows through-out the week of October 2, during the annual event in Madison, Wisconsin. This unique, progressive option will provide the owners of these champions an opportunity to store the DNA of their elite, show-winning cows, and allow them to propagate these cows’ genetics through the development of clones at any time in the future. “Every cattle breeder can relate to the untimely loss of a special cow or heifer, and the feeling of regret that follows,” explains Chris Sigurdson, sales and marketing director, Trans Ova Genetics. “A genetic preservation is an insurance for breeders and owners of valuable cattle, enabling them to further extend and develop a specific cow family.”