Jul 22
Through continuous investment in research and development, the company presented studies and shared technologies that are helping shape the future of cattle genetics
The path toward a more efficient, profitable, and sustainable livestock industry is increasingly driven by science. Reinforcing this commitment, ABS participated last week in the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (WCGALP 2026) in Madison, Wisconsin (USA), one of the world’s most prestigious scientific events dedicated to advancing animal genetics.
Throughout the congress, ABS researchers presented scientific studies and contributed to discussions on some of the livestock industry’s most strategic challenges, including feed efficiency, sustainability, genomics, Beef on Dairy strategies, and the use of emerging data sources to further improve genetic evaluations.
Beyond its scientific presentations, ABS also hosted one of the congress’s official technical tours, welcoming researchers and industry professionals from around the world to its facilities. Visitors had the opportunity to experience firsthand the company’s technologies, reproductive programs and innovation ecosystem that support its global genetic improvement efforts.
ABS’s participation reflects a long-standing commitment to continuous investment in research, development and innovation with purpose—transforming scientific discoveries into practical solutions that create measurable value for producers and the livestock industry.
According to Matthew McClure, PhD, Senior Manager of Dairy Product Development at ABS, events such as WCGALP play a critical role in connecting scientific discovery with real-world application.
“True innovation happens when scientific discoveries become practical solutions for producers. Participating in global scientific discussions like WCGALP accelerates that process and strengthens our ability to develop technologies that deliver meaningful improvements in efficiency, sustainability and profitability on the farm.”
ABS was represented by 16 professionals from its Global Product Development, Genetic and Technical Services, and Sustainability teams, together with researchers from Research & Development and colleagues from PIC, another Genus plc company. ABS also supported seven oral and poster presentations at WCGALP, highlighting both internally led research and collaborative studies conducted with university partners. Their strong presence at the congress reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to scientific excellence and the development of next-generation genetic technologies.
For McClure, participating in scientific forums is about much more than sharing research findings. “Our responsibility is to anticipate the challenges livestock producers will face tomorrow and begin developing those solutions today. That’s why we continuously invest in research and development—to deliver innovation with purpose that creates lasting value for our customers and the global livestock industry.”
The research presented by ABS scientists covered a broad range of strategic topics, including genetic approaches to reducing methane emissions, artificial intelligence applications for meat quality evaluation, advances in genomics, and the use of robotic milking data to improve the accuracy of genetic evaluations.
More than simply participating in one of the world’s leading scientific conferences, ABS once again demonstrated its role as a global leader in developing the technologies that will shape the future of animal genetics. As part of Genus plc, which was one of only five Platinum sponsors of WCGALP 2026,
the company reinforced its commitment to advancing animal genetics through world-class science, international collaboration and continuous investment in innovation. Together, these efforts continue to transform knowledge into genetic progress that benefits producers around the world.