A Message From Julie Premo

The Lab Team Is Ready for a Full Season of Embryo Production!

RSG NZ operates as a Trans Ova affiliate laboratory, with a state-of-the-art IVF facility based in Hamilton. Since opening in 2025, we’ve been delivering world-class reproductive technologies — MOET, TVR, AI, IVF, and ET — to producers across New Zealand.

RSG Strawberry Fields — Facility Investment Continues 

Capital-expenditure projects continue at our Strawberry Fields location, with ongoing investment in the facilities. Our most recent upgrade was completed to the bull housing facilities, and it’s been exciting to see the bulls living their best lives in their updated home.

Quality semen starts with quality animal husbandry. We look forward to sharing more on these facility updates over the coming twelve months.

From Lorenzo’s Desk

Lorenzo Frers | RSG Head of Laboratories

This month’s topic: SPERM MORPHOLOGY

What it means and why it matters for getting cows in calf. 

Morph is one of five basic lab tests every sperm sample must pass before extension and freezing.

Morph assesses whether a live, forward-swimming sperm cell can fertilise the egg and support a healthy embryo.

For every RSG bull/batch ejaculate, we fix an extended sample and examine it at 1,000× magnification.

Normal sperm cells are shown on the left; on the right, only 2 of 6 cells are normal.

Over the past five years, we refined our morphology testing through the University of Queensland (AU), regarded as the global gold standard. To qualify, we acquired a state-of-the-art DIC microscope and assessed 1,000 sperm cells with 90% accuracy—becoming New Zealand’s only certified sperm morphologist.

Regardless of motility, every RSG semen batch receives a recorded morphology assessment of 100 cells across seven categories and subcategories before moving to extension and freezing.

Feel free to contact me with any questions: [email protected]

RSG NZ Reproductive Technician’s Perspective

Leandro Arreseigor | RSG Reproductive Technician

With the TVR season just around the corner, our reproductive team is already preparing for a busy few months. RSG NZ will be working across two donor centres and three satellite locations to support both contract heifer programs and private client herds.

Appointment availability is filling quickly, so we encourage clients to book early—even if your procedures are still one or two months away. Planning ahead helps ensure we can accommodate your preferred timing and provide the best possible service throughout the season.

If you’re considering TVR this season, now is the time to get in touch with your RSG NZ Client Service Representative to secure your spot.

Javier Balladares | RSG Reproductive Technician

The 2026 breeding small ruminant breeding season is drawing to a close, and we are grateful for the positive level of activity and engagement seen across the industry. We would like to sincerely thank our clients and industry partners for their continued trust and support throughout the season. Your confidence in RSG NZ is what allows us to continue growing and delivering advanced reproductive solutions.

Looking ahead, there are encouraging signs for the industry, with stronger dairy goat milk prices and improving wool markets contributing to renewed confidence across the sector. As market conditions continue to strengthen, we believe producers are well-positioned to invest further in genetics and reproductive technologies to drive long-term productivity and profitability.

As we prepare for the 2027 season, the RSG NZ team looks forward to continuing to support your breeding programs with innovative reproductive services and world-class genetics. We appreciate the opportunity to work alongside you and are excited for what the year ahead will bring.

Bovine Spring Booking Window — Spring Checklist 

Why Plan Early?

Booking early means priority scheduling, more time for sire and donor selection, and the confidence that your genetic programme stays on track. Before the window fills, work through the checklist below.

Spring Checklist:

• Confirm donor eligibility with your animal health team.
• Review your sire selection.
• Plan recipient numbers and synchronisation timing.
• Align flush and transfer timing with your calving goals.
• Discuss fresh vs. frozen embryo options with your technician.

Contact RSG NZ to book Your Spring Programmes and/or Bull Entry & Donor Intake.

Client Services Coordinator: Amelia Griffin [email protected] | 027 427 1463

Pricing Update Effective July 1, 2026

At RSG NZ, our clients are at the heart of everything we do. The relationships we have built with producers across New Zealand are incredibly important to us, and we remain committed to providing the highest level of service and support.

To ensure we can continue delivering the quality you expect from our team, we have recently completed a review of our service pricing. Following this review, some pricing adjustments will take effect beginning July 1, 2026. We have worked diligently to keep these changes as minimal as possible while maintaining the high standards of service our clients deserve.

We appreciate your continued trust and partnership. If you have any questions regarding your account or billing, please contact our office at [email protected]. For general inquiries, our team can be reached at [email protected].

Thank you for choosing RSG NZ. We look forward to continuing to support your breeding program and production goals.

Payment Reminder

Just a friendly reminder to check your account and ensure any outstanding invoices are paid by the 20th of each month. Timely payments help keep everything running smoothly.

We know how busy things get on the farm and truly appreciate your attention. If you’ve already paid, thank you, and if not, we’d appreciate you taking care of it soon. Need help or have questions? Ace is just a call or email away.

Account Enquiries: [email protected] | 027 280 1805