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December ABV release highlights – Top ABS bulls remain at the forefront of Australian dairy despite breeding index changes – DAZZLER shines at the top of the fresh Jersey Health Weighted Index (HWI) – Australia’s number one and two Red breed sires for daughter fertility Changes to the Australian dairy breeding indices haven’t affected the…

Like all dairy farmers, getting cows in calf is a priority for Simon Rea. Milking 520 Holsteins at Panmure, calving mostly in the autumn, herd fertility is crucial. “We’d reached a point where we realised, we were going to have enough Friesian heifer calves for replacements,” he said. “That when we started using the ABS…

There’s been no shortage of interest in the dairy-beef calves hitting the ground at Kevin and Claire Wines’ farm this spring. The couple were filling their calf shed at Ecklin South with the ABS Beef InFocus™ animals as their spring calving draws to a close. “We haven’t completely decided what we will do with them,”…

Improving his dairy herd was the impetus for James Couch to use dairy-beef semen. For the Nullawarre dairy farmer, it was a simple equation. Joining the bulk of his herd to proven ABS Beef InFocus™ delivered in-calf cows, but more importantly it helped cut costs. It’s not only cheaper semen compared to what he’d normally…

ABS focuses on what matters most to dairy farmers. Priding themselves on breeding commercial cattle that work alongside dairy farmers to increase profitability, ABS has been able to hold the number one position in Australia over the last two years. ABS’s genetic profitability status, proven by their ranking capability across multiple indexes in a variety…

Sexcel® solution for Australian dairy farmers  August ABV release highlights Heifer heaven – sexed genetics boost Another top-ranking outcross genomic Jersey hits the Australian market Australia’s top Red daughter fertility sire Australian sales of Sexcel® Sexed Genetics have doubled in the past five months as dairy farmers reduce bobby calves and breed replacements from their…

Dear clients, COVID-19 Update  – Semen supply continues unhindered – On-farm visits by ABS Australia stopped – Phone and email support available At ABS Australia there is nothing more important than the health of our clients and staff. In these unprecedented times, the importance of agriculture and farming is emphasized. The population still needs to…

1st May 2020 Despite the current pandemic and many economic concerns, ABS believes that the agricultural industry in general and, in particular, the beef and dairy sectors, have incredible opportunities to take advantage of going forward. Today, Marcus Rees, ABS General Manager, is pleased to introduce Annie Pumpa as the newest member of the ABS…

13th April 2020  April ABV release highlights: Three Holstein proven sires in the top 1 per cent for udders Australia’s first top genomic outcross Jersey The world’s first Red Sexed (REDX™) sire ranked at number three Sexcel® sexed genetic sires and those with top-class udders lead the pack for ABS in the latest Australian Breeding Value…