GENEadvance®

Why Should You Care About Genetic Progress?  

Creating better cows is the foundation of genetic progress, and through ABS Global, you can witness that progress faster than ever before! Every day, dairy producers make decisions regarding their dairy herds. But, none are more important to the future success of your operation than the genetics that make up your herd’s next generation. That is why we developed GENEadvance®, a complete solutions approach that takes the guesswork out of your genetic plan.

We begin by learning about your goals, analyzing the genetic makeup of your herd, choosing the right genetics to maximize your breeding program, and deploying the right genetics on the right cows. GENEadvance was developed through the understanding that precision is key for genetic progress.

What is GENEadvance?

GENEadvance is a program designed to deliver better future herd performance by accelerating genetic improvement. It combines our team of genetic experts with the latest in genomic technology and market-leading genetics.

GENEadvance improves the selection accuracy of herd replacements and helps producers make more informed breeding decisions while optimizing heifer numbers to fit your breeding strategy. We provide you with a genetic plan customized for your operation’s specific needs and future goals. Our comprehensive reviews demonstrate the progress made, show the value of the decisions we make differently, and keep us on track!

How Does GENEadvance Improve Your Herd’s Performance?

CUSTOM INDEX

A Custom Index defines the genetic progress you want to make. This tool allows you to improve in areas that matter to your operation. National evaluations limit the genetic progress you can make because they operate under a one-size-fits-all approach. Because not all dairies are created equal, using a Custom Index puts you in control of the traits you want to focus on and their importance in your system.

A GENETIC ANALYSIS

Having a proper analysis of your herd’s genetic makeup is critical to accelerating genetic improvement. While a Custom Index defines the genetic progress you want to make, genomic testing can increase the speed and accuracy of your progression. Predicting the genetic value of an animal more accurately increases the likelihood of correctly selecting the most ideal animals for your operation based on your Custom Index. Genomic testing can add precision to your sexed and beef strategy by pinpointing the cows to produce the next generation and those bred to beef. Understanding the genetics in your operation helps you identify the potential of each cow in your herd allowing you to build more profitable and easier-to-manage cows.

PRECISION BREEDING WITH GENOMIC TESTING

• Identifies true genetic inheritance rather than an estimation
• Detects the genetic merit of potentially misidentified animals
• Reveals A2/A2 Beta Casein, polled, and haplotypes for improved mating decisions
• Adds confidence in sexed and beef breeding strategy

How Does It Work?

1. Our genetic experts work with you to discuss and review your genetic goals and long-term strategy.
2. Begin genomic testing of the females in your herd to accurately predict their future performance and help you make more informed breeding decisions with our support.
3. Using the genomic testing data and your breeding goals, our genetic experts develop a customized genetic plan aimed at accelerating your genetic progress.
4. Finally, our team provides a genetic review that demonstrates the progress being made to accelerate genetic improvement for your herd.

As we said, you set your goals, and we help you reach them. Accelerate your genetic improvement by becoming a GENEadvance herd! Contact your ABS Genetic Advisor or fill out the form below to build your plan.