A new embryo and sperm bank is being established for the West Flemish red breed by CRV Vlaanderen vzw, with financial backing from the Flemish government. The initiative aims to help breeders who have lost or are losing their cattle due to diseases, allowing them to rebuild using the bank's genetics. It also focuses on maintaining the breed and preserving genetic diversity. Priority access to the bank will be given to herdbook members who are active and have a long-term business strategy.