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ABS Global to Acquire 51% of In Vitro Brazil, the World’s Leading Commercial Provider of Bovine In-Vitro Fertilization Technology
MADISON, Wisconsin, U.S.A. (February 16th, 2015) — ABS® Global, Inc., the world leader in bovine genetics, reproduction services, and artificial insemination technologies, today announces that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 51% of In Vitro Brasil S.A. (IVB®).
ABS graduates 12 bulls In December 2014
With an outstanding December 2014 proof run, ABS graduated 12 new bulls to join the influential ABS sire lineup. Leading this class of graduates is 29HO16200 MESSIAH, a +2265 TPI® Freddie son that will turn heads. MESSIAH will share the stage with 29HO14142 DORCY, who has proven himself once again by securing number 8 in the TPI® top 10.
World-famous ABS sire retires after phenomenal career
After an extraordinary fifteen year career at ABS Global Inc., the decision was made to retire 29HO12209 Picston SHOTTLE from the active bull lineup. He leaves behind a significant legacy after producing 1,174,948 units. SHOTTLE had a major influence over the Holstein breed as an icon for dairy farmers around the globe.
Kenny Wells joins ABS Global as the new beef genetic nucleus manager
Kenny Wells has joined ABS Global, Inc., as the beef genetic nucleus manager. In this newly created position, he will manage the genetic nucleus herd, and work with the ABS beef product development group and supply chain teams to deliver proprietary genetics in line with the company’s overall beef strategy. Prior to joining ABS, Wells managed the Jackson Agricultural Research Station for The Ohio State University.
ABS seeks to open the market for sexed bovine semen technology
ABS Global, Inc., a world leader in bovine genetics, confirms the filing of legal proceedings against Inguran LLC (doing business as Sexing Technologies, or “ST”), alleging that ST has acquired and maintained a monopoly in processing sexed bovine semen through anti-competitive and exclusionary conduct, in breach of various U.S. state and federal competition statutes. These proceedings were filed on July 14 in the U.S.
ABS new graduates part of robust genetics pipeline
With an excellent August 2014 proof run, ABS has graduated 24 new bulls that will join elite company led by DORCY – the number two proven TPI sire at +2352. 29HO14142 DORCY continues to excel and improve each sire run, and leads the ABS pack with credits that include +1907 PTAM, over +3.00 PTAT, UDC and FLC, and +702 NM$. “The graduates we added to our August lineup show the strength of our genetic offering and our robust genetics pipeline,” says Kris Scott, ABS global dairy brand m…
Jersey popularity increases, as ABS Global sales top one million units
As the popularity of the Jersey breed continues to rise, ABS Global, Inc., reached a major milestone of selling one million Jersey units in a fiscal year for the first time. The company’s fiscal year ended in June. Jerseys are gaining in popularity compared with other breeds because they are smaller and more feed efficient, calve sooner and more often, and have higher levels of fat and protein in their milk. Customers also prize Jerseys because of their genetic capabilities for calvi…
Most influential ABS sire of all time celebrates 15th birthday
The most influential ABS Global, Inc. Holstein sire of all time, 29HO12209 SHOTTLE EX-96, celebrates his 15th birthday on July 23rd. “SHOTTLE captivated the dairy and AI industries for more than a decade, with strong characteristics such as semen fertility, production, low somatic cell counts, consistent type and fantastic temperament. These traits assisted him in becoming one of the greatest ‘customer satisfaction’ bulls of all time,” Mark Smith, ABS global production director, expl…
Dairy breeding programs may help keep beef affordable
With beef in short supply and prices rising drastically, the beef industry is starting to get a little help … from the dairy industry, according to Richard Williams, ABS Global general manager for North America. “Quality beef crossbreds from dairy cows offer benefits throughout the supply chain, from dairy farmers, to beef cattle feeders, meat processors, retailers and consumers,” said Williams, while speaking at the 67th Reciprocal Meat Conference. The American Meat Science As…
DORCY # 1 TPI BULL IN THE WORLD
ABS graduates nine sires to solid lineup, led by #1 TPI Dorcy. Dtr of 29HO14142 DORCY Ladys-Manor Dorcy Oda VG-88 Ladys-Manor Farm, Monkton, MD DEFOREST, Wis. – In a solid December sire summary run, DORCY tops the official Holstein USA Top 100 TPISM List and ABS Global graduates seven Holstein and three Jersey sires to an already outstanding lineup. BOLTON son 29HO14142 DORCY only continues to improve with age, as his breed-leading TPI reached +2267 this December.