Recipient herd management is crucial for success with ET. Not every cow is a good candidate to become a recipient. Good recipient prospects are cows that are reproductively sound with a proven track record of calving ease, milking ability, and mothering ability. Heifers can be used as recipients but generally are a greater risk for calving difficulties. Sound herd health practices must be in place. Recipient females should be in good body condition on a gaining plane of nutrition and cycling regularly.