After establishing the first French artificial insemination center for cattle in 1946, Robert Cassou founded IMV (Instruments de Médecine Vétérinaire) in 1963.
The history of IMV Technologies began in L’Aigle, in Normandy, when founder Robert Cassou patented the “French straw”, a revolutionary container designed for artificial insemination of cattle. From its launch, this invention became the universal reference for packaging and preserving bull semen, propelling IMV Technologies onto the world stage. Now a world leader in the reproduction biotechnology market, IMV Technologies remains faithful to the spirit of its pioneering past and constantly develops state-of-the-art techniques in artificial insemination. In order to maintain its position as the world leader in its field, IMV Technologies develops unique products aimed at simplifying the whole process, from semen collection to insemination or embryo transfer. Following pioneering work with cattle and pigs, the company has extended its expertise to many other species. IMV Technologies also offers technology designed to preserve genetic heritage diversity, as well as human biological samples.