Key Takeaways
- A strategic plan for a successful IVF season requires an early start, a clear idea of breeding goals, and reliable data to guide decisions.
- With Vytelle™ ADVANCE, The 808 Ranch has achieved consistent conception rates, improved efficiency, and significantly reduced IVF costs.
- In an era of tight cattle supply and high cattle value, informed planning is essential to capitalizing on the opportunities ahead.
Smarter Planning, Measurable Progress
For seedstock producers like The 808 Ranch in Anderson, Missouri, success depends on precision. With annual bull sales scheduled years in advance, every breeding decision must align with long-term goals and every embryo counts.
That’s why ranch manager Chace Jamison turned to Vytelle ADVANCE to streamline planning, improve predictability, and accelerate genetic progress.
Building a Strategic IVF Plan
The 808 Ranch manages around 200 registered Angus cows and few hundred commercial cows. The operation breeds primarily in November, December, January, and February to align with October and February bull sales. This tight timeline leaves little room for uncertainty, and makes careful IVF planning essential.
“Once we set the first dates of when we have to have embryos ready for transfer, Vytelle sends us a calendar,” Chace explained. “That kind of convenience and efficiency simplifies the process for smaller teams. You don’t need a big crew — with the data and the system, it’s manageable.”
Vytelle’s structured planning process allows Chace to focus on herd management while trusting the science and data behind each cycle. With real-time insights from Vytelle ADVANCE, he can confidently align each donor and mating decision with his herd goals.
“We’re no longer guessing what a mating will do,” he said. “We can treat each donor, heifer, or bull as an individual decision, backed by data. It takes all the guesswork out of it.”
Predictable Results, Practical Efficiency
That predictability and confidence is helping The 808 Ranch make measurable progress year over year. The herd now averages around 60% conception rates, and Chace has even seen standout donors yield 25 oocytes resulting in 20 embryos. These results provide consistency and confidence in every cycle.
Cost efficiency has also been a game changer. Before working with Vytelle, Chace recalls paying as much as $13,000 for a single embryo through another provider. Vytelle’s outcome-based pricing model, where producers only pay for grade 1 embryos, changed everything.
“I think we froze six embryos the first time, and the bill was around $1,200,” Chace said. “It completely transformed what was possible. We went from running three donors at a time to 24. That level of affordability and productivity changes your herd every season.”
Now, with predictable results and costs, Chace can reallocate his budget strategically. He invests in higher-value semen, optimizes matings, and moves his breeding program forward faster.
Planning Ahead in a Changing Industry
At a time when the national cattle herd is at historic lows, producers face increasing pressure to make faster genetic progress. Leveraging data to optimize matings, plan efficiently, and make confident decisions allows operations like The 808 Ranch to stay ahead.
“Genetics are advancing faster than ever,” Chace said. “If you’re not using data to predict outcomes and accelerate improvement, it’s easy to fall behind. With Vytelle, we can plan smarter and make real progress every year.”
Build Your 2026 Strategy with Confidence
The path to faster genetic progress starts with smarter planning. Ready to align your breeding plan with measurable results? Schedule your next OPU and start building your 2026 strategy with your Vytelle representative.