Dec 20
On December 12, 2023, ABS Global and Genes Diffusion signed an agreement to share their Holstein genetic resources, including germplasm and embryos. This collaboration will enable customers to access a greater range of bovine genetics to suit their needs.
Building new relationships
This exciting alliance provides both companies with opportunities to create added value for farmers. Combining the scale and diversity of the two partners’ studs empowers progressive farmers to accelerate their genetic progress.
Breeding for genetic excellence
At a time when farming is under unprecedented pressure, providing customers with the opportunity to access a larger and more diverse portfolio of genetic solutions has never been more important.
“For more than 70 years, the Genes Diffusion Group has been working with Holstein breeders to provide them with the very best genetics. With so many challenges facing the livestock industry, it’s our duty to break new ground and look boldly to the future.” says Alain Guillaume, Chairman of the Genes Diffusion board.
ABS COO Nate Zwald explains more; “We’re committed to helping farmers to produce high quality, affordable meat and milk, supporting our mission to nourish the world sustainably. ABS are delighted to be the chosen partner of Genes Diffusion and look forward to continuing to provide a diverse portfolio of genetics to support farmers”.
Sustainability starts with great genetics
The permanent and cumulative effects of genetics mean that they are at the heart of any farmer’s sustainability agenda. As the global population continues to expand and our climate continues to change, both our environment and food producers are under increasing stress. Animal genetics are critical to helping farmers meet the increased demands for affordable and nutritious sustenance for everyone, while using fewer resources and minimising environmental impacts.
Diverse Portfolio
Access to varied genetics is essential when creating robust breeding programmes to rear animals that live longer, produce more from less, and are feed efficient. ABS and Genes Diffusion have historically concentrated on selecting animals with contrasting genetic profiles, meaning that combining resources strengthens the diversity available. Leveraging this diversity enables both companies to align with customers’ breeding goals and better meet anticipated demand.
Respected Autonomy
A central objective of this agreement is to maintain the partners’ respective breeding programmes while providing reciprocal access to genetic resources. Each entity will retain its own programme, its own objectives, and its own working procedures to combine the best of each genetic portfolio.
M Guillaume concludes: “I am confident and excited to build this project with our partner ABS. The future of Holstein farming looks bright”.
About GENES DIFFUSION:
Specialist in genetics and animal reproduction in bovine, porcine, equine and rabbit species, Genes Diffusion is a cooperative group with international influence, owned by more than 30,000 French cattle breeders.
A major player in Holstein and Charolais genetics, the group represents more than 30% of the national insemination market. Profitability of production, ease of management, health of the herd, genetic progress, innovation…, Genes Diffusion’s daily concern is to be at the forefront of technologies and progress to always better serve breeders.
The group carries out its activities, driven by its fundamental values of proximity, performance, integrity and courage.