Who We Are - B&D Genetics

Our Story

B & D Genetics LLC is located in Cherry Valley, AR, and is owned and operated by Brittany and David Carwell. Brittany and David met while they were both obtaining Master’s degrees in Reproductive Physiology from Louisiana State University. While at LSU they worked at the Reproductive Biology Center. Here they were exposed to and assisted with advanced reproductive techniques in cattle, sheep, goats, white-tailed deer and horses. These techniques included : semen and embryo collection and cryopreservation, RIA and ELISA hormone assays, cloning, in-vitro fertilization, and embryo splitting/biopsy.

Cherry Valley is also home to B & D Land and Cattle Company LLC, which is also owned and operated by Brittany and David. This company operates a commercial cow-calf herd, which has been transitioned into an embryo transfer recipient/calf development herd that works with purebred breeders in the MidSouth. B & D Land and Cattle also provide Bermuda grass small square and round bales.

Our Team

David Carwell, M.S.Owner

David grew up on a row crop and goat farm in Northeast Arkansas. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Arkansas State University. He later received his Master’s degree in Reproductive Physiology under the direction of Dr. Robert Godke at Louisiana State University. The majority of David’s time at LSU was spent experimenting with semen freezing procedures in multiple species. David has served as a certified American Boer Goat judge since 2005.

Brittany Carwell, M.S.Owner

Brittany grew up on a commercial beef cattle operation in the pine trees of eastern Texas. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Stephen F. Austin State University. Later she attended Louisiana State University to study reproductive physiology under Dr. Glen Gentry and Dr. Robert Godke at the Reproductive Biology Center. While there she also served as equine herd manager. In 2011, she received her Master’s degree in large animal reproductive physiology from LSU.

Brad SwannerFarm Manager

Dr. Darren McVayConsulting Veterinarian

Darren McVay, DVM graduated from Kansas State and now works at Gateway Animal Clinic practicing large and small animal veterinary medicine. He enjoys spending time with family and doing things outdoors, such as hunting and gardening.