Our Mission
At Southern Reproductive, we are committed to empowering New Zealand's dairy industry with comprehensive, high-quality artificial breeding solutions. Our mission is to ensure the best reproductive health and productivity of your herd through our advanced reproductive technologies and solution focused services.
Adhering to stringent protocols and processes, we strive to deliver exceptional results that enhance the genetic potential of your livestock. Our team of dedicated experts takes pride in offering an array of additional services, including pregnancy diagnostics, metritis detection, dry cow treatment and teat sealing, to support the holistic well-being of your herd.
Southern Reproductives is committed to maintaining their status as providers of independent artificial insemination whilst actively collaborating with genetics companies to offer the best services possible. They strive to forge strategic business partnerships that do not compromise the quality and accessibility of the services they offer to all farmers.
Our commitment to innovation, quality, and the highest ethical standards underpins our
endeavor to provide tailored, sustainable, and efficient breeding solutions. Southern
Reproductive is not just a service provider; we are a trusted partner dedicated to the prosperity of the dairy industry and the communities we serve.
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Our independent Artificial Insemination service to farmers is unbiased, "we focus on getting the cows pregnant'', letting the farmer focus on making the genetic choices best suited to their farming operation. We’re very proud of our staffs professionalism, they bring years of experience and skills that contribute to our success. Find out more about some of our team members below.
Our Team
Kylie Dorr - Owner & Founder
Kylie Dorr has more than 10yrs experience as an AI technician and Agriculture business owner. Her attention to detail and ambitious nature carried her abroad to the USA where she worked as a breeding consultant, farm owner/operator and project manager for NZ owned grazing dairy operation Hart Agriculture until 2019. Her practical experience and technical knowledge has driven Kylie to grow Southern Reproductive, a company that strives to be the leader in providing independent and unbiased reproductive services across new Zealand.
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Sarah McKee - West Otago
Sarah Mckee is Southern Reproductive's AI Technician for the West Otago region. Sarah started her career with LIC and has developed a outstanding reputation in the district over the last 6 years. Sarah and her partner Jono operate their family farm a 650 cow operation in Kelso. When Sarah is not busy getting cows pregnant she is usually found on farm or in the calf shed.
Technician Assistant Team
Southern Reproductive are continually expanding and currently hiring Vet nurses, Vet Technicians and experienced AI technicians across Otago and Southland.