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1991: First SBS export of Standardbred frozen semen to Europe.

Select Breeders Service's work in freezing semen for leading Standardbred sires provided the stimulus for our international expansion. After the initial export of Harmonious frozen semen in 1991, many other Standardbred farms used SBS to successfully freeze and export their stallions' semen. One stallion, Armbro Goal, standing at Castleton Farm in NJ, had had semen frozen for export by Paul Loomis/SBS for several years. The stallion was eventually sold to Orsi Mangelli Stallion Farm in Italy. When the freezing techniques used in Europe at the time didn't produce the same results for Armbro Goal as those from SBS , Paul was asked to come to Italy to work with the Orsi Mangelli staff. 

Coincidently, Dr. Sandro Barbacini, an Italian veterinarian specializing in reproduction, had been coming to the US for several years to train with Paul. Because Paul had trained Dr. Barbacini and knew he could produce results similar to those obtained in the US, a partnership was established to freeze semen for Orsi Mangelli's stallions. The partnership with Dr. Barbacini eventually grew into Select Breeders Service Europe. SBSE affiliate labs are located in Germany (North and South), Holland, Sweden, Ireland, as well as the original affiliate, SBSItalia. Each lab freezes using the same commitment to quality standards as the rest in the affiliate network.

A true live foal guarantee demands quality frozen semen

The quality of the SBS produced frozen semen is the cornerstone of the relationship with the Standardbred owners. This industry has a true live foal guarantee. In fact, most stallion owners are only paid their breeding fee when the foals are born. In short, if the frozen semen they are using on their mares doesn't produce a pregnancy, they don't get paid. We are proud that so many of the Standardbred farms throughout the world turn to SBS affiliates each year for their freezing needs. It is those continuing relationships that reinforce our determination to be the first freezing service stallion owners call when they need the best quality frozen semen.

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