Casey Barten, DVM

Driving Directions:

To avoid mud roads during wet weather, please follow ONLY these two routes to avoid getting stuck!

From K-15, turn west on 1100 Ave (and only 1100 Ave!), continue one mile to Flag road, turn south and continue 2 miles to 900 Ave, turn west and your destination will be the second homestead on the north. Barten Farms is located where the blue Harvestore is. The main BETC facility is a large white metal building.

From Eden Road, turn east on 900 Ave and continue 1.5 miles. BETC will be the only facility on the north side of the road.

Bluestem Embryo Transfer Center is a full service bovine embryo facility dedicated to helping our clients achieve the genetic goals for their herd. We are conveniently located 1.5 miles off of Highway 15 between Abilene and Hillsboro. Feel free to call with any questions;

Office #: 785-949-2007

Office Cell #: 785-280-9596

Email: BETC.2007@tctelco.net

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Full Service Embryo Transfer Facility

Bluestem Embryo Transfer Center (BETC) was established in 2006 on Barten Farms. Veterinarian and AETA Board Certified Embryologist, Casey Barten, DVM oversees and actively manages the setup, housing and veterinary services for the facility. DaLean Barten, DVM, Casey's wife, alongside a very capable crew are proud to offer quality care to your animals and top notch customer service to you:

Animal husbandry and cow comfort are always the highest priority at our facilities
Excellent management and experienced staff optimize production for your donors and recips
Indoor working facility designed for efficiency and calm treatment of cattle
The BETC team works closely with cooperating recipient herds to monitor and give outstanding attention and care

Services Include:

Traditional Embryo Transfer

We will manage as much of the process as you wish- observing reference heats, superovulation set-up, AI, donor flush, freezing embryos, fresh or frozen transfer of embryos to recipient cattle.

Frozen Storage

We offer storage of your bovine semen and embryos. We help manage your inventory and keep nitrogen filled. The fee is billed as a per cane or by the tank if you own your own tank and provide it to us for storage.

Donor Housing

Bluestem Embryo Transfer Center (BETC), is able to house and manage active Donors. Donor care is a top priority at BETC. We feel that a well fed and cared for donor will produce to her full potential.

Frozen Inventory Shipping

We have many dry shippers available to facilitate movement across the US. Cost is variable based on destination.

In Vitro Fertilization

Oocytes (unfertilized eggs) are collected at BETC by ultrasound guided aspiration. They are sent to the lab where they are fertilized and matured before returning to BETC as Grade 1 embryos

Reproductive Ultrasound Examinations

As part of the management of your cattle or as a separate service, Dr. Barten can use ultrasonography for assessing pregnancy term, fetal sex, as well as donor reproductive evaluations to help find the best solution for your donor

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) at

IVF is available at Bluestem Embryo Transfer Center. Oocytes (unfertilized eggs) are collected at BETC by OPU technicians using ultrasound guided aspiration. The oocytes are sent to the lab, where they are fertilized and matured. They are monitored closely over the next 7-8 days and then sent back to our facility as Grade 1 frozen or fresh embryos for immediate transfer. Grade 2 embryos are available upon request.

Benefits of IVF Include:

Donors can be aspirated every 2 weeks
Oocytes can be collected from heifers and pregnant donors up to around 120 days of gestation, depending on individual
No superovulation or synchronization drugs (FSH) required
Opportunity for aggressive embryo production in high priority donors, meaning donors can be aspirated in between rounds of traditional flushes
The process is so simple and easy on the cow that injured or older cows can still produce embryos

Some things to consider:

Cost is per embryo produced, with aspiration fee per donor
Outpatient procedure - donors can be brought in on the day of the procedure and taken home once it is complete, or remain at BETC for your convinience. We have a daily boarding fee

Feel free to call with any questions and to inquire about specific pricing.

785-949-2007 or 785-280-3000