ET Module - Creating an ET Program

ET Module - Creating an ET Program

Embryo programs consolidate all of the activities associated with a specific embryo recovery - joinings, flushes, freezing and implants. 

1. Adding Embryos

Step 1. Add a new program

  • Click on the ET Module toolbar icon.
  • Click Program


 

  • Click on the Add button to add a new embryo program.
  • Enter a unique Program Name
  • Select either IVF or ET in the program type
  • Enter the Date. The date would normally be the date of flushing of the Females in the program, but not necessarily so.

 Step 2. Enter Joining Details (Sire joined with Donor Dam):

  • Select the Program
  • Click Details
  • Click Add


 

To record the joining details for the Donor Dam:
  1. Select  the Join Type
  2. Select the Donor Dam from the dropdown menu.
  3. Enter the Date of the join
  4. Select the Sire from the dropdown menu.
      In the case of a Natural or Hand Mate Join Type the screen will be as follows:

      In the case of an AI Join Type the screen will be as follows:


If joining type is by AI:
  1. Enter the number of straws.This number will be checked against the semen inventory of the specified sire. 
  2. Select the batch number. For an AI, you need specify a Batch No. (number) already on file for the entered sire.
  3. Complete remaining details as required.
  4. Click OK and Cancel

Step 3. Enter Flush Details (Donor Dam flushed)

  • Click on the Flush tab 
  • Click on Add   
  • Enter the details of the flush. 
  • Select the Freeze Technique if applicable.
  • Click OK to save


 

Note:
  1. You will only be able to select Donor Dams that have already been recorded as a Donor in the program.
  2. The flush date will automatically default to 7 days after the recorded join date for the selected dam and can be changed manually if required.
  3. The Sire field will generate automatically, based on the Donor Dam and Date.
  4. The amount of embryos entered in the Total Used field will be the amount of embryos the program will record. 
  5. The Total Embryos will be the sum of No. Implanted, No. Frozen, No. Infertile, No. Degenerate
  6. Reference tab may be used to record a client or similar detail.
  7. Comment, for example giving detailed thawing instructions.

Step 4. Create the embryo ID's

Once you have selected OK to the flush details you will be prompted to now create the embryo identification. 
  1. Choose 1 of the 3 options to to create the embryo ID's. 
  2. Select OK

 

  1.  Select Ok to the information pop up and then Cancel.
  

Step 5. Embryo Review

  1. Select the embryo tab to view the list of embryos automatically added from the Flush as a group.

Step 6.  Implant an embryo

  • Click on embryo to highlight it
  • Click on the Edit button, alternatively you can double-click the embryo
  •  If you would like to make the same adjustment to multiple embryos, select the embryos and click Edit
  • To enter a Recipient Dam: Select the Recipient Dam from the dropdown list (or click on + button to add a recipient dam).
Note: You will need to select the Recipient Dam before you change the Status of the Embryo to In Utero, Born, Aborted or Rejected 


The status of the Embryo should be updated as changes are made. This can be done by selecting the embryo and changing the Status via the dropdown list.
      Status  phases include: 
    1. Aborted
    2. Born 
    3. Destroyed
    4. Fresh
    5. Frozen
    6. Implant
    7. In Utero
    8. Lost
    9. Rejected
    10. Sold 
    11. Stillborn 

 Note: 

  1. The status of the Embryo will have to be changed to make related changes. For example, recording Source & Sale Details
  2. Donor Dam, Sire and Flush Details will fill automatically.
  3. Implant On refers to the date the embryo is implanted in the Recipient Dam.
  4. Synchronisation, Stage, Quality and Side details will range and should be completed if known or required
  5. Resulting Animal is the the progeny of the Embryo Transfer
  6. Click on the OK button to save
  7. Clicking on OK will prepare the form for a new entry
  8. To exit the screen, press Cancel/ Exit

2. Adding an ET Calf

After your ET module is correctly set up the ET calves can be added.
  1. Select Add on the main animal screen to add a new animal
  2. Select ET in the Mating Type
  3. Select the correct donor dam and the Embryo ID that is set up in your ET Module
  4. Select the Birthing dam so that all correct data is on your records
  5. Enter the remaining calf details


3. Search, Filter, Edit and Print Embryos

Search & filter for embryos

To search for an embryo, simply type in the first few characters of the ID in the search for embryo ID box.
To filter for and embryo, select Filter and base the filter on:-
  1. Donor Dam
  2. Recip. Dam
  3. Sire
  4. Status
  5. Flush Date
  6. Implant Date



Delete an embryo

  • Click on embryo to highlight it
  • Click on the Delete  button
  • Select OK the the confirmation pop up 
  • Click on the Print List  button
  • The Print List option on the Embryo screen will allow you to print a detailed report of the life of the Embryo Transfer/s within the program
  • Embryo Lists can also be accessed via Reports > Embryo Lists


 



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