The
decision to market your buck should be based on that of his pedigree and
progeny. Ideally, linear appraisal scores and PTI's should be well above
average. His dam and daughters' milk records should also play a part in
your decision to list your buck. Any buck can be listed; however, only
bucks with exceptional qualities will be in demand.
BIO-Genics, LTD's primary focus is in creating a Sire Directory that is
easily read; with accurate, current information that allows the buyer to
make informed choices. Because this type of format requires consistency
in its layout, we greatly appreciate your efforts to provide as much
material as possible for your buck's representation, in an organized
fashion. You should be prepared with photocopies of sufficient
documentation to validate the animal's achievements, this includes any
achievements of supporting relatives. All supporting documentation i.e.,
linear appraisal scores, milk records, registration papers, performance
pedigree's, DNA typing, health testing, etc. should be provided as a
photocopy of the official, original document. Only information provided
via photocopies of originals will be included as "verified data", all
other unverified information should be included in the paragraph you
author.
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PHOTO~ Because ultimately pictures
sell, the better the quality of the image, the better your semen
will sell. All images need to be of fitted and clipped animals, uddered (if in
milk), and set up for the best possible visual presentation. We
recommend that you send original photographs or digital images.
Images must be of full size and uncropped to allow for our
catalog's formatting. Please save your images in the highest
quality .jpeg file possible or as an uncompressed .tiff file. They
must also be large in size and have a resolution of 300+ dpi; 72
dpi images are very poor in quality and do not reproduce well in
our catalog. Images should be at least 640
X 480 pixels and be provided on CD or DVD. Do not crop, resize or enhance
the images, in any way. Each photo or disc must be provided in
duplicate (two copies), be clearly
marked with your name and return address as well as the name of
the buck the images pertain to. Each supporting animal's image must also be
printed out and provided, clearly identifying the animal's full,
registered name (including any CH, *M or Ennobled designation) and the
animal's relation to the buck. Properly identified photographs
will be
returned following the release of the intended catalog and/or
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| PEDIGREE~
Two photocopies of both the
consignment's 4-Generation
Performance Pedigree and Registration Paper must be provided
with two copies of a completed BIO-Listing application. |
| PARAGRAPH~
Two copies of your short summary of information
about the buck must be provided at the time of listing. If too
lengthy, this may be edited by our staff, as space is limited. If
he is a proven buck, a brief description of what can be expected
of his offspring is helpful. Does he have any progeny or
immediate relatives with National Show Placings or Titles?
All-American Placings? Immediate relatives that are Top-Ten Breed
Leaders? Any information that makes your consignment a buck worth
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Mail
Order Sire Directory - $80.00
Listing Fee ~ Our Sire Directory is available at no charge and is mailed to
all BIO-Genics, LTD customers, as well as any who request it. In
addition, it is freely available at several National Shows and
Conventions. The catalog format accommodates up to two, quality photos.
It is suggested that one be of the buck himself, and the other be of an
immediate family relative such as the dam, daughter or sister.
On-Line BIO-Page - $26.00 Listing Fee ~ Our on-line shopping
website includes many added details and information not available in our
mail order Sire Directory. Buyers have the added convenience of shopping
on-line, and can see the available sires in full color, with several
supporting color photos of relatives. An individual web page will be
created for your buck and posted on our website. In his BIO-Page format
you are allowed one quality photo of the buck, and six supporting
quality photos of three different relatives. You may provide both a
profile, and a rear udder view or head profile, for each of the three additional
representatives. Again, the dam, daughters and sisters are recommended.
Only bucks appearing in our printed Sire Directory will be allowed a web
page on the BIO-Genics, LTD on-line shopping website. The only exception
to this rule is: If your buck has a BIO-Page and has been listed in the
BIO-Genics, LTD Sire Directory for three consecutive years or is unable
to meet the 30 straw minimum fee for re-listing, he may continue to
be listed via the BIO-Genics, LTD website for an annual $20 fee until
all inventory in depleted. Only color images can be accepted for
BIO-Page use.
BIO-Pages will be updated twice per year; once in August and again in
January shortly after the Fall
Collection Tour. Photocopies of new records and other information that
you would like added to your consignment's BIO-Page can be forwarded to
the BIO-Genics, LTD office at any time. Once your consignment's BIO-Page
has been added to our website, you will receive an e:mail confirmation.
We would appreciate you taking a moment to proof the BIO-Page for
accuracy within five days of its release and posting to the website.
Per Cane Storage - $4.50 Fee ~ This affords the cost of liquid
nitrogen for the storage of your semen for one year. To preserve the
high viability of your semen only one buck to a cane is allowed.
30 Straw Minimum ~ To insure product availability, a minimum of 30
straws must be consigned to list your buck in our mail order Sire
Directory. Straws are sold in any
quantity.
Exclusivity ~ Due to the vast degree of our marketing program and
its value to the consignor, we require exclusive rights to the marketing
and sale of semen of all bucks listed with BIO-Genics, LTD. The only
exception to this policy is the consignor, who may market the semen
personally, but only at the same rate as it is available through BIO-Genics,
LTD.
Listing Duration ~ All semen listed will remain in BIO-Genics, LTD inventory
until the close of the expired calendar year, or the release of the
following year's catalog, whichever is a longer period of time.
Commission Checks ~ Checks are issued twice a year; by April 30th
(close of the Fall Collection Tour) and by October 31st (following the
ADGA National Show). All commissions are paid on a 70%/30% split. The consignor
determines the selling price of the product and receives 70% of that
price, BIO-Genics, LTD receives 30%. Each commission check will be
accompanied by a complete report of what product is currently on
inventory, how much has been sold, who it was sold to, and of course the
commission due with full payment.
At the close of each calendar year all consignors receive a report of
total inventory and a billing for any outstanding listing and storage fees due for the
upcoming year. Each consignor is allowed 30-days from the date of the
report to pay the fees due, to relist the buck, or notify the office in
writing of the method of delivery they choose; via the ADGA or
other National Shows, Convention, on location, or the return shipping of the semen at
the consignor's expense. Each consignor will be billed and notified only
once. If arrangements for delivery are not made the expired inventory
will be returned to the consignor, thawed, via US mail. We regret the
necessity of this policy, but in order to keep listing fees at a minimum
we must strictly regulate the expenses of the listing program.
To assure only the highest quality product is available to our
customers, we only market semen that has been collected and processed by
BIO-Genics, LTD and has been in our possession at all times. Straws
cannot be accepted for market once they have been transferred to you. If
we sell out of the product on inventory, the buck must be recollected.
We encourage you to book your collection early. Several of our
"Host Herds" book their stop the year prior, which quickly
fills our calendar. Because we schedule our tour dates well in advance
of our visit, it is requested that if you wish to book or cancel a stop
that you notify the office no later than May 15th.
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LISTING
APPLICATION
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PLEASE
PRINT A NEW FORM
FOR EACH BUCK BEING SUBMITTED FOR LISTING
Buck
Index #
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY |
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Please print this
form and remit to:
BIO-Genics, LTD.
1538 Highway 28
Salmon, ID 83467
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