ABS Global, Inc. continues to offer a powerful and diverse Holstein lineup, being home to 25 sires among the Holstein Association USA’s Top 100 Total Performance Index (TPISM) list. “At ABS, we want to offer genetic solutions that create the ideal cow for any herd.
The ABS Jersey lineup continues its dominance with 29JE3624 VERNON holding as the number one Jersey Performance Index™ (JPI), Cheese Merit Dollars (CM$) and Net Merit Dollars (NM$) sire and graduating two new sires, 529JE3646 VANCE and 29JE3665 VIRGIL, into the top 10 JPI list. Daughter of 29JE3624 VERNON Rocky Ridge Vernon 314-Grade, Dustin Gingerich, Greencastle, PA “We take pride in the quality of our Jersey offering,” said Wayne DeBuhr, North America dairy product manager. “Our lineup…
Dairy producers now have an improved tool to capture accurate fertility data, as ABS Global, Inc. announces the use of Real World Data® (RWD™) Bull Fertility in place of SCR data analysis, starting with the December 2012 USDA Genetic Evaluations. ABS Real World Data Bull Fertility is a tool for customers to best capture the genetic potential of ABS sires.
ABS Global Inc. graduated 17 new sires with the release of the December 2012 USDA Genetic Evaluations. The diverse offering includes new standouts in TPISM, Net Merit and type with the ability to produce highly functional, profitable daughters that can put milk in the tank.
ABS Global, Inc., a global producer and marketer of bovine genetics and related products, is currently seeking internship candidates for three positions being offered for the summer of 2013. Positions include an advertising and promotions internship, progeny promotions internship, and Genetic Management Systems® internship. Based in DeForest, Wis., the advertising and promotions internship position will offer exposure to marketing tactics geared to the successful candidate’s experience and inter…
ABS Global held its 2012 Large Herd Management Tour earlier this summer in southern Idaho. The tour drew nearly 100 participants world-wide, including individuals from Brazil, Belgium, Czech Republic, Jordan, Portugal, United Kingdom, and the United States. On the tour, participants were able to view progeny as well as outstanding results of ABS programs, including Reproductive Management System® (RMS®), Genetic Management System® (GMS®), ABS Cornerstone® progeny test program, and the ABS udder …
ABS Global, Inc. hosted its annual beef week celebration the last week of July. This year marks the eleventh anniversary of this event which honors the top ABS Independent Beef Representatives across the United States and invites them to visit the ABS headquarters and participate in roundtable discussions.
The legacy of ABS BOLTON sons continues with the release of August 2012 USDA Genetic Evaluations. A total of 13 new graduates entered the active ABS lineup, including four sons of ABS millionaire sire 29HO11111 BOLTON and three Jersey sires. “The new graduate lineup is headlined by an outstanding group of BOLTON sons that all have the ability to produce highly functional, profitable daughters that can put milk in the tank,” stated Wayne DeBuhr, North America Dairy Product Manager.
Dan Peapenburg has accepted an expanded role with ABS Global, Inc. as a genetic management specialist. “Many ABS customers throughout Wisconsin are familiar with Peapenburg’s top-notch work as a Genetic Management System® (GMS®) evaluator.
It has been another record-breaking year for the ABS Genetic Management System® (GMS®), a service offered exclusively by ABS Global, Inc. GMS successfully mated more that 5.81 million animals from July 2011 through June 2012 – an increase of nearly one million animals from the prior year. To date, over 45 million cows have been mated through the GMS program.