We realize that the best genetics or tools for your herd aren\u2019t always what the industry is telling you.
That’s why we shifted our focus to providing a range of balanced genetics that produce healthy, profitable cows, enabling you to prioritize the traits that matter most to your dairy. Additionally, we’ve developed specialised tools and programs designed to help producers profit from genetic progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But don\u2019t just take our word for it. Hear how dairy producers like yourself, are maximizing profits, improving efficiency, and enhancing sustainability through a partnership with ABS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Slowey Farms, located in central Wisconsin, started in 1912 with just 7 cows. With 100+ years of being in operation, the farm is in its 5th<\/sup> generation and currently milking 1,700 cows three times a day. Alby, with his wife Dawn, manage the day-to-day daily operations with the help of their son, Alex and his wife Mattie. They are the 5th generation of the farm. The farm has been 100 percent ABS since 1995 and uses the Genetic Management System<\/a> to mate their cows with ABS sires to meet the herd\u2019s genetic goal: consistently creating medium sized, feed efficient cows that stay in the herd a long time. The Slowey\u2019s have put the Winning Game Plan<\/a> to work and have seen great results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Game Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of their game plan, the cows average 96 pounds of milk a day, with 4.63% butter fat, and 3.37% protein, totaling 113.70 pounds for an energy corrected milk.<\/strong> In 2024, the herd averaged over eight pounds of combined fat and protein<\/strong>, which is exceptional..In addition to dairy production, the farm also raises beef animals and sells the finished products to local consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Slowey Farms trusts ABS for the right genetics, tools, technology, and team to profit from genetic progress!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dairy farmer Tom Blecher, who lives in North Wales, just outside of Mold, has been partnering with Genus ABS for more than ten years to develop a breeding program that meets the long-term requirements of his operation<\/a>. Tom has reshaped his herd’s performance for years to come by using technologies like genomic testing, <\/strong>a Custom Index<\/strong><\/a>, and a forward-thinking approach to bull selection<\/strong>, all while focusing on genetic progress, milk contract targets, and overall efficiency. <\/strong>Tom\u2019s primary goal for genetic selection has always been to create a cow that fits his specific system and milk contract,<\/strong> rather than settling for what the industry deems important by using an industry index like \u00a3PLI.<\/a> For Tom, a customized index created with assistance from Richard Bostock, his Genus ABS distributor, has been crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019ve not been scared of using bulls a little lower on \u00a3PLI if they\u2019re right for what we need.\u201d -Tom Blecher<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Best Plan Is Yours, Not the Industry\u2019s<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n By choosing bulls with the correct profile rather than just the greatest \u00a3PLI, Tom has been able to make decisions that advance his dairy in a manner aligned with his herd\u2019s goals. For example, Tom used a bull he previously would have discarded as a prospect based on his \u00a3PLI<\/strong> but ranked well on his Custom Index. While the bull didn\u2019t rank the highest against industry indexes, his daughters have since proven to be excellent performers in Tom\u2019s herd, particularly in second lactation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The De Boer family owns and operates 4 Corners Dairy in the Central Valley of California. On the dairy, they view their cows as part of their team and care for them like they would anyone else. Because the dairy industry is always changing, they are constantly looking to advance their genetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 4 Corners Dairy Herd Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Partnering with ABS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 Corners Dairy partners with ABS because of the relationships they\u2019ve made with our team members. They value the tools and services we offer to help them profit from genetic progress. Today, they incorporate products like Sexcel<\/a> and Beef InFocus<\/a> into their breeding program, while using GMS<\/a> to help manage inbreeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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