August 23, 2010

With the August 2010 Sire Summary, ABS Global continues its leadership in the selection and development of superior genetics with 33 sires on the Holstein USA Top 100 TPI® list.

 “While we utilize genomics to aid in the selection of the next generation of superior bulls, daughter performance information collected through the ABS Cornerstone Progeny Test® program is vital to sire development and to aid dairy producers in the selection of mating sires.  ABS’ stance (of utilizing both genomics and progeny testing) has yielded us outstanding results as illustrated by the Top 100 TPI list,” stated Todd Kronberg, Director of North American Dairy Product Development.

Jack Hippen, North American Managing Director added, “Customer satisfaction is important at ABS, and we believe marketing proven genetics is essential to ensuring maximum customer satisfaction.  While other A.I. companies rely on genomic information alone, ABS leads the industry in providing the most stable and accurate genetics by using a combination of genomics and daughter evaluations. With 33 high ranking TPI sires and our diverse, progeny proven lineup, dairy producers globally are provided the genetics they seek.”

High ranking sires on the TPI list include ABS favorites 29HO12209 Picston SHOTTLE and 29HO13162 Schillview GERARD along with ABS new graduate 29HO13363 Coppertop DOBERMAN-ET.

The ABS sire lineup meets the diverse breeding philosophies of dairy producers globally.  Whether focusing on milk production, longevity, show-type or a balanced package, your local ABS Representative is available to discuss the most appropriate sires to use in your breeding program.

Headquartered in DeForest, Wisconsin, ABS Global is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproduction services, technologies and uddercare products. Marketing in more than 80 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. ABS Global is a division of Genus plc.

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