Practices

605 Sires + Donors specializes in sire and donor services, including collection and freezing, semen storage and shipping, boarding, and full CSS services for exports. They offer advanced options like on-site sexed semen production and IVF collection, supported by a team of experts in semen lab management, bull and donor care, and livestock management.

Offerings

Services span sire and donor boarding, semen retrieval, embryo transfer, and reverse sorting. Their online store features semen products from multiple breeds, including Belgian Blue, Angus, and Charolais, priced between $25 and $400. On-site resources include partnerships with Sullivan Supply, Umbarger Show Feed, and Vita-Ferm for comprehensive cattle needs.

Location

Located on the grasslands in southeastern South Dakota at 27666 443rd Avenue, Marion, SD 57043, the facility was constructed in 2017 to accommodate 110 bulls and 100 donors. The area’s grassland environment supports their focus on quality and innovation.

How to Buy

Products are available through their online store, with options to browse by breed and select from multi-variants. Customers can create a My 605 Account for personalized engagement and access additional options. Semen shipping and export services are also available for nationwide and international buyers.

Team

Led by founders Cory & Melissa Schrag, the team includes specialists like Sammi Niski (Semen Lab Manager), Dakota Flint (Bull Manager), and Diego Mora Obando (OPU Manager). Over 20 staff members support operations, from herdsman to lab technicians, ensuring consistent quality and service.

Commitment

With a focus on honesty and innovation, 605 Sires has grown from a single bull barn to a full-service facility offering sexed semen, IVF, and export-ready semen. They emphasize open communication and a personal touch, even as they expand into new areas of the cattle industry.