ABS Global history

In 1945, Holstein sires, the most popular dairy breed sold globally today, join the ABS lineup and quickly make a name for themselves (and a name-change for us).

In 1947, a new year brings a new breed as Jersey sires join the company lineup.

In 1948, Rock Prentice and Doctor E.L. Willet establish the American Foundation of the Study of Genetics.

In 1956, our researchers collaborate with Linde Corporation to introduce the industry’s first container for storing and transporting frozen semen using liquid nitrogen.

In 1967, the now infamous ABS Bullboard is erected along I-94 in DeForest.

1968In 1968, ABS creates linear genetic evaluation systems that would later be adopted by the Holstein Association.

In 1971, ABS opens for business in France.

In 1980, our patented, proprietary wind tunnel semen freezing system now freezes semen in the same package the customer receives.

In 1982, glass ampules are converted to clear straws and ABS begins offering 0.5 cc and 0.25 cc straws globally.

In 1987, ABS develops nuclear fusion transfer.

In 1994, ABS Global opens a branch in yet another new country.

1996In 1996, ABS Global enters a joint venture with Incorporated Pecplan Bradesco, a Brazilian company that imports and distributes insemination products, adopting their stud as our own.

1997In 1997, ABS Global announces the arrival of Gene, the world’s first cloned bovine calf.

1998In 1998, ABS Global introduces Valiant®, a line named after the influential ABS sire.

2000In 2000, additives further our success as Powerstart™ silage additive enters the UK market.

IVB was started in 2002 to meet the growing demand for bovine IVF technology from commercial dairy and beef producers in Brazil.

2005In 2005, the company officially geeks out as Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA) replaces the photographic tracking process for post-thaw semen checks.

In 2006, ABS Global introduces the ABS Sexation™ product line globally after a successful introduction in Brazil.

In 2007, the company creates Fertility Plus®, a semen fertility product that increases conception rate.

In 2009, ABS China is founded.

2011As part of the new Dairy InFocus program, in 2011, cows with a lower genetic ranking are bred to beef with the resulting calves sold at a premium.

A partnership between ABS Pecplan and Rancho de Matinha, uses GrowSafe technology in 2012 to create IR$M, an economic feed efficiency index for Nelore cattle.

In 2014, our Net Profit Genetics™ program helps create more efficient, low-maintenance, and sustainable herds.

In 2015, GPLAN, a mating program for Girolando bulls, is released in Brazil.

हेलो इंडिया।. In 2016, a stud is opened in Pune, India.