About American Genetics Export Services
Decades of experience in livestock genetics export coordination
A company built on industry relationships, practical shipment knowledge, and a clear focus on organizing livestock genetics movement into and from the United States.
American Genetics Export Services carries forward a reputation built through decades of livestock export experience, documentation, logistics, and international shipment coordination.
Company Background
From international livestock marketing to specialized export coordination
American Genetics International was established in 1994 by Luis “Lou” Rocha and Cherie Derouin. Together, they brought more than 60 years of experience in the livestock export industry.
The company’s early work covered international marketing and movement of livestock genetics by truck, plane, and ship — including horses, dairy and beef cattle, sheep, goats, semen, embryos, and other specialized animal shipments.
Company Evolution
1994
American Genetics International established
Founded by Lou Rocha and Cherie Derouin with deep livestock export industry experience.
2016
Refocused after years in the industry
After Lou’s passing, Cherie restructured the business around export management and shipment coordination with a focus on livestock semen and embryos.
Now
American Genetics Export Services
The company continues to organize and coordinate international shipping of livestock genetics with a clearer service focus.
Focused for the Future
A refined focus on export management and shipment logistics
Over time, the company moved away from broad international marketing and concentrated more directly on the coordination and logistics side of livestock genetics movement.
Today, the work reflects what Cherie has been doing since 1979: organizing and coordinating international shipments so genetics are delivered as promised.
Experience Behind the Company
Two areas of expertise shaped the American Genetics legacy
Luis “Lou” Rocha
Sales, marketing, and buyer-seller relationships
Lou began in the livestock industry in 1986. His expertise was working with buyers to determine the type of genetics needed, locating those genetics in the USA, and negotiating purchases between buyer and seller.
He enjoyed the full challenge of the industry — from working with buyers in pastures to promoting U.S. genetics at international livestock shows.
Cherie Derouin
Documentation, logistics, and successful shipment coordination
Cherie was introduced to livestock exports in 1979 and has long focused on documentation and shipment logistics.
Her coordination work brings together buyers, sellers, veterinarians, airlines, trucking, insurance, and the many details needed for successful international movement.
Shipment & storage coordination
International movement support
Industry Leadership
Recognized experience in animal transportation and export logistics
21 Years
Association Director for the Animal Transportation Association from 1988 to 2009.
30 Years
Executive Director for the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association from 1993 to 2023.
Emeritus
Currently Executive Director Emeritus for IPATA in a consulting and advisory role.
American Genetics Export Services
Decades of experience behind every shipment
Speak with our team to coordinate your import or export.