Month: <span>August 2016</span>

Cheri Johnson has joined ABS Global, Inc., the world leader in bovine genetics, reproduction services and technologies, as the Global Communications Manager. In this role, she will support the continued growth of the organization by strategically developing and implementing global marketing and communications plans and tactics that tell the ABS Global story.Johnson has written professionally for more than 20 years and agriculture is her passion. She started her career as a newspaper journalist, …

POSITIVE NEWS in ANTI-Trust Litigation DEFOREST, Wis. (Aug. 15, 2016)—ABS Global (ABS), a division of Genus plc, a global pioneer in animal genetics, can now report its plans to move forward in preparation for the launch of its Genus Sexed Semen (‘GSS’) technology, based on the final jury verdict in its anti-trust litigation against Inguran LLC, operating as Sexing Technologies (‘ST’), relating to ABS’ GSS processing technology.ABS is now awaiting the cou…

DEFOREST, Wis. (Aug. 11, 2016)—ABS Global (ABS), a division of Genus plc, a global pioneer in animal genetics, announced yesterday the first jury verdict in its anti-trust litigation against Inguran LLC, operating as Sexing Technologies (‘ST’), relating to ABS’ Genus Sexed Semen (‘GSS’) processing technology.

MADISON, Wis., U.S.A. (August 9, 2016)— ABS® Global, the world’s leading provider of bovine genetics, reproduction services, and artificial insemination technologies, is excited to graduate 13 sires into its proven sire lineup that provide a wide array of favorable traits to benefit dairy producers across the globe.ABS Global is committed to providing the best genetics for each producer’s individual needs. Our new graduate line-up features Holstein and Jersey bulls with str…

MADISON, WI, U.S.A.—ABS® Global, the world leader in bovine genetics, reproduction services, and artificial insemination technologies, has finalized the acquisition of world famous sire 29HO17500 DG Charley from Diamond Genetics of Zwolle, Netherlands. Charley will reside in Genus ABS’ United Kingdom facilities, and producers will have access to his genetics starting with the August 2016 Sire Summary.“The ABS Global sales force is excited to add a sire of this genetic calib…

Brian Behnke has joined ABS Global, Inc. as the new St. Jacobs Business Manager and will have general oversight of the internationally respected product line.“Brian has a wealth of experience in the dairy cattle breeding and A.I.

ABS® Global, the world leader in bovine genetics, reproduction services, and artificial insemination technologies, has concluded their second consecutive year in which more than one million Jersey units were sold. This major milestone is reflective of the Jersey breed’s rising popularity.Based on national DHI records, the American Jersey Cattle Association estimates Jerseys account for over 7% of the current U.S. dairy herd, which is nearly double their presence from 2000.