Dec 12, 2008
15% Growth in Genus ABS' GMS Mating Program Already the largest mating program used in the UK, GMS has again seen a further growth of over 15% during the last year with over 325,000 UK cows processed through the program between January and October 2008.
Dec 11, 2008
Nov 18, 2008
Dundee Premier Sire at 2008 RAWF With consistent top ten finishes in the heifer and cow classes at the Royal Agriculture Winter Fair International Holstein Show in Canada, 94HO10276 Regancrest DUNDEE claimed the coveted Premier Sire banner.
Nov 12, 2008
Nov 10, 2008
Nov 05, 2008
Production Has Begun at ABS Dekorra ABS is pleased to announce it has begun production at its Dekorra facility with the first collection taking place on October 24. The new collection facility at ABS Dekorra is globally health qualified and currently houses 60 active and prospective graduate sires.
Nov 05, 2008
Nov 05, 2008
ABS Global Hosts Over 100 Individuals on WDE Farm Tours Over 100 individuals from around the globe attended the 2008 ABS Global World Dairy Expo Tour held October 1-3. This tour showcased a number of ABS' most elite cooperator herds throughout Wisconsin which utilize ABS programs and services.
Nov 03, 2008
Updated Arthrogryposis Multiplex (Curly Calf Syndrome) Information With supportive efforts from Dr. David Steffan of the University of Nebraska, and the American Angus Association, Dr. Jonathan Beever of the University of Illinois has developed a DNA diagnostic test that identifies the mutation responsible for Arthrogryposis Multiplex (or Curly Calf Syndrome).
Nov 03, 2008
Nov 03, 2008
Nov 01, 2008
ABS Dekorra Hosts Celebration Breakfasts In celebration of the completion of the completion of the second new barn in two years, ABS Global hosted two breakfasts prior to populating its new collection barn in Dekorra, Wisc.
Oct 22, 2008
Oct 17, 2008
ABS Global Hosts Real World Data Beef Symposium Over 100 Independent ABS Representatives and Employees experienced first-hand the strength and reliability of exclusive progeny test and feed efficiency data this fall. Meetings in Columbia, Missouri for the first ABS Real World Data Symposium the group toured seed stock producers and Circle A Feeders. The symposium provided the opportunity to learn how ABS is making an impact on the beef industry through its efforts and investment to progeny test sires and providing relevant data beyond breed association EPDs.
Oct 16, 2008
ABS Global Technical Services Holds Joint University Conference The ABS Global Technical Services team spent a successful week in Idaho collaborating with faculty from both the University of Idaho and Washington State University regarding the latest in reproductive and milk quality research and development, as well as opportunities that exist for career & internship training and other ABS training programs.
Oct 15, 2008
Oct 15, 2008
Sep 23, 2008
Die-Hard Surpasses 1.5 Million Units As of September 15, 2008, ABS Millionaire Sire 29H8538 Regancrest Rbk DIE-HARD VG-86 has produced 1,540,000 units that have passed ABS quality control measures and been made available for sale to dairy producers around the world. DIE-HARD is the number one semen production bull of all time at ABS and is believed to rank number three in the Holstein breed for lifetime production.
Sep 19, 2008
Sep 16, 2008
Sep 16, 2008
Four Sires Added to ABS Sexation Line-up ABS Global added four new sires to the ABS Sexation line-up with the release of the August 2008 sire summary data. The ABS Sexation line-up now includes over 50 global sires to meet the growing demand for sex sorted semen.
Sep 16, 2008
Diverse Pedigrees Highlight August Sire Summary Graduates ABS Global added thirteen new sires to its active global line-up with the release of the August 2008 sire summary data. The new additions to the ABS active line-up included eight Holsteins, three Jerseys, one Brown Swiss and one Ayrshire.
Sep 02, 2008
Genus ABS Holds Summer Tour Genus ABS held their third annual UK Summer Tour July 9-11, 2008. Over 40 participants from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Sweden, U.S. and the UK took part in the tour.
Aug 22, 2008
Shottle Sons Available From ABS Primetime Genetics ABS Global has added five exciting new sires to its Primetime Genetics product offering. The bulls are all sons of the world-renowned 29HO12209 Picston SHOTTLE. Each was carefully selected to meet the standards required for calving ease, semen fertility, genomic value, and pedigree depth while possessing outstanding Parent Averages for TPI and Net Merit. The Primetime Sires are offered globally in both conventional and ABS Sexation® packaging.
Aug 21, 2008
Jul 08, 2008
ABS Global Breaks Ground on Second Barn With the acquisition of ABS Dekorra nearing its one-year anniversary on July 16, ABS Global is pleased to announce the second phase of construction has begun.
