The logarithmic increase in the adoption of both embryo transfer and artificial insemination in sheep and goats in the past few years and our growing involvement in reproduction programs across the country led to the development of Ontract.  The immediate success we observed with Gut Candy resulted in its framework being used as the skeleton upon which Ontract was built with some critical additions to address the nutrition and management gaps that are so often observed.

All of the pieces of the puzzle have to fit together.  Gut health and integrity, improved digestion and nutrient absorption, and fewer harmful bacteria ultimately allow your elite females to be more successful at what you’ve got them around for – reproduction!
Optimized vitamin and mineral nutrition is a critical element of successful reproductive management and has been well researched over the years.  Even more so, if you consider the demands of superovulation, the rigorous management protocols involved, and the impacts of environmental conditions and photoperiod on when we need those matrons to successfully breed.

Ontract features increased levels of the most relevant vitamins based on the latest available research and nutrient requirements.  Nutrition and reproduction studies have shown time and again for years that there are a number of minerals critical to enhanced reproductive success.  Ontract employs enhanced levels of the most proven, well researched organic trace minerals available.  Organic mineral sources have higher bioavailability and usefulness to the animal.  Females destined to produce elite show animals and next generation breeding pieces are not always being bred at the most opportune times.  Ontract contains feed additives proven to lessen the impact of stressful environmental conditions specifically with respect to heat stress.  Ontract is also designed to address the some of the limitations of seasonal breeders relative to photoperiod.

Ontract combines practical involvement in reproductive management with the available science relative to the intersection of nutrition and reproduction.