Success in cattle production means managing herds across many different facets of genetics, health, reproduction, performance, and sustainability. Yet many of the most important elements that drive those outcomes have historically not been measured or are measured in isolation. Feed intake, enteric methane emissions, and reproductive performance are deeply connected, but without integrated data, producers are left managing each piece separately. Vytelle is changing that by connecting measurement the science of measurement and insight with action across the production system.
This week at CattleCon in Nashville, Vytelle is introducing a new approach with Vytelle SENSE™ Methane Powered by Integrity™, a cost-effective system that measures individual animal methane emissions alongside feed intake.
“Vytelle is excited to apply cutting-edge innovation in practical ways to help producers achieve their goals across genetic improvement, profitability, and sustainability. With the easiest pathway to get started with IVF, no donor shots, no hidden fees, and a focus on Grade 1 embryos that lead to better pregnancy outcomes, Vytelle is well positioned to advance genetic progress around the world.” - Jason Osterstock, Chief Science Officer & Head of Marketing
Enteric methane represents energy loss, calories an animal consumes but does not convert into growth, fertility, or performance. By capturing methane every time an animal comes to the bunk and automatically pairing it with intake data, Vytelle SENSE Methane provides a clearer, more complete picture of biological efficiency at the individual animal level.
Unlike traditional methane measurement systems that require expensive infrastructure or depend on voluntary animal participation, Vytelle SENSE Methane integrates directly with existing Vytelle SENSE feed intake nodes. Every animal in the system is measured multiple times per day with no added labor, no attractants, and no participation gaps. This high frequency data allows producers and researchers to determine whether an animal’s emissions are more or less than expected given what it consumes, delivering meaningful context rather than standalone sustainability metrics.
Field trials conducted across North America throughout 2025 demonstrated that accurate methane phenotypes can be achieved in as little as 30 days, with a clear relationship between methane emissions and feed intake. That biological insight is critical because methane is not just an environmental consideration. It is energy lost in a cycle producers do not get paid for. Identifying cattle that allocate energy toward performance and reproduction is where profitability begins.
Those efficiency insights are designed to inform what comes next. Vytelle ADVANCE, their hormone free in vitro fertilization and embryo technology allow producers to leverage the best genetics in their herds to drive long term progress. To support adoption, Vytelle is offering a referral program that rewards producers with a Grade 1 embryo when a referred operation completes its first IVF event. The program is a practical way for producers to get started in maximizing the genetic footprint of their best females.
Together, Vytelle SENSE Methane and Vytelle ADVANCE solutions give producers the ability to measure what matters, make informed selection decisions, and build more efficient and profitable cattle programs. Producers can see the technology firsthand and learn more by visiting the Vytelle team at CattleCon or exploring available resources online.
