Improving Sustainability for Selective Breeding Programs with Secure Transport Solutions
In the animal health industry, selective breeding has proven to be a crucial factor in advancing livestock productivity, sustainability, and overall animal welfare. In a recent presentation at the 2024 BIF Research Symposium and Convention, Christine Baes, University of Guelph, presented research on the role genomics has in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of beef cattle. In this discussion, Baes showcased data that supports how advanced genomic selection can “significantly reduce methane emissions, improve fertility, and increase the overall productivity of cattle.” While this research is promising in the lab, the real-world application of sustainable breeding relies on the careful management and transport of sensitive animal health materials to ensure the integrity of these programs.
Cryoport Systems provides GMP-compliant supply chain solutions designed to safeguard the viability of animal health materials throughout transport. Our support of the animal health industry extends to the secure management of reproductive materials for breeding programs with our Shipping Systems purpose-built for security, intelligent tracking technology, and compliant standards that enable certainty.
Cryoport Express®: The Go-to Fleet for Superior Protection
Selecting a transport partner for your breeding program is as important as choosing the bulls with the best traits for your herd. Cryoport Systems’ Shipping Systems encompass fleets of shippers that can maintain a wide range of temperatures from ambient room-temperature to cryogenic. Our Cryoport Express® Shipping Systems are the go-to fleet for the secure handling of animal reproductive materials.
Innovatively designed, these reusable and recyclable shipping systems are methodically engineered to be the most dependable option for sensitive animal health materials. This fleet utilizes an innovative application of “dry vapor” technology to keep the housed commodities at temperature from packaging to final destination. All Cryoport Express® Shipping Systems meet International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements for transport, which includes Class 6.2 infectious substances. Each shipper is also International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) “Transit Tested” certified and carries the CE (Conformité Européenne) mark to demonstrate conformance with European Union health, safety, and environmental protection standards. With Cryoport Expresss® shippers, advanced breeding programs can have peace of mind that their genetic materials will remain viable throughout shipment no matter its destination.
Enabling Certainty with Our Intelligent Logistics Solutions
While the durable exterior of our shipping systems is designed to weather the hazards of the shipment process, our intelligent technology ensures the viability of the housed commodities from inside the shipper itself. Tracking the location of genetic materials in transit is vital for breeding programs, but ensuring the success of a shipment requires more than location tracking. Cryoport Systems offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to give breeders full peace of mind. Our intelligent logistics solution, encompassing the Cryoportal® logistics management system and Smartpak® condition monitoring system, goes beyond basic tracking to monitor near real-time data such as a shipment’s:
- Location
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Light
- Orientation
- Humidity
- Shock
In addition to advanced monitoring, each shipment benefits from 24/7/365 customer support. Our team is ready to intervene if any risks arise that could threaten the integrity of genetic materials. With a vast expertise in shipping regulations, we assist clients with the processes of compiling the necessary documentation to help streamline customs clearance and minimize delays. With our industry-leading combination of monitoring and risk mitigation, selective breeding programs gain confidence that their genetic materials are preserved in optimal condition throughout the logistics process.
Access Complete Traceability through the Supply Chain with Chain of Compliance®
Our emphasis on security is present throughout all our management solutions for the animal health supply chain. Cryoport Systems’ Chain of Compliance® precision process delivers complete traceability throughout the supply chain, which ensures full visibility and control over the equipment and procedures used to manage the environmental conditions of commodities in our care. The information maintained through Chain of Compliance® includes:
- Calibration history
- Requalification history
- Commodity history
- Courier handling and performance history
- Identification of equipment performance
- Correlation competencies
Cryoport Systems is the sole transport provider with a process of this caliber. The Chain of Compliance® enables our team to better understand areas of variability in the supply chain and actively mitigate risks at every step of the transport process. This ensures that sensitive animal health materials are handled with the utmost care and delivered with their integrity fully preserved to support the temperature-sensitive needs of breeding programs.
With our innovative supply chain solutions, Cryoport Systems ensures that sensitive animal health materials are transported securely and efficiently, enabling breakthroughs in animal breeding and health for our clients. For more information on our assistance for the animal health supply chain, contact us on our website.
