Recipient Heifer Agreement – Effective September 2025

For Heifers Implanted from September 2025 onwards

Please read the following terms carefully. By proceeding with a booking, you are agreeing to the terms outlined for the purchase of a recipient heifer from Daire Markham Ltd.

Booking and Implantation Process

• Booking of a recipient heifer for frozen embryo transfer must be made a minimum of 7 weeks before the planned implant date.

• Acceptance of bookings is subject to availability.

• When demand for heifers exceeds supply, priority will be given to clients whose embryos were collected or internationally imported under our supervision and received directly by VetEmbryos.

Embryos from other Irish ET providers may be accepted when capacity allows, at the discretion of the company.

Heifer Health and Breed Information

All recipient heifers are:

1. Vaccinated for Leptospirosis and BVD, and tested negative for Neospora

2. Assessed for reproductive soundness following a veterinary check on arrival and again pre- implantation.

3. Fully managed to meet dietary, mineral, and dosing requirements.

Heifer breeds will typically be AAx, HEx, LMx, BBx or SIx, sourced from the dairy herd. While we do our best to facilitate breed preferences where possible, this can only be offered in a very limited capacity. Requests must be made at the time of booking, and fulfilment will depend on current stock levels and timing. No guarantees can be made.

Implantation Details

We use natural heats for frozen embryo transfers, detected via:

1. Sensehub heat detection system or

2. Visual observation by our reproductive team

Embryos will only be implanted following:

1. A confirmed heat.

2. A satisfactory pre-implantation scan

You will be contacted once your embryo has been implanted, and a scan timeline will be provided.Scanning, Collection, and Handover

• The heifer will be scanned at 35 days post-heat.

• You’ll be informed of the result and advised of a provisional discharge date.

• At 60 days pregnant, the heifer will be:

Scanned again, and Sexed where possible, in your presence upon collection

• This is the point at which pregnancy risk transfers to the client.

• Collection is by appointment only, during office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm

Pricing and Payment Terms

• Total cost of a 60-day pregnant heifer: €2,690

• Implantation fee per embryo: €90 (non-refundable)

• A total €1,400 payment is required to secure your heifer, comprising:

• €1,310 refundable deposit (returned if heifer does not go in calf)

• €90 implant fee (non-refundable)

• The outstanding €1,380 balance must be paid in full before collection

Additional Information

All paperwork will be issued at time of collection, including:

• Movement cert

• Implant cert

• Recipient ID card

All logistics associated with collection—and any export costs or testing—are the client’s responsibility