Two companies, Alta Genetics and CRV, have begun collaboration on their U.S. breeding programs. The cooperation between the groups offers economies of scale resulting in, according to the companies, greater volumes and higher quality of genetics on the U.S. base with the end product being a greater output of high GTPITM bulls.
Clients of both companies can expect even stronger and more varied portfolio of top quality bulls on a GTPITM basis, while the breeding focus of both organizations will retain their own identity.
The partnership offers significant advantages in selection processes, but both organizations will continue to make genetic selections based on their own breeding philosophy. The collaboration is an extension and enhancement of their current genetic programs in North America.
“Through the partnership we can strengthen our portfolio of top-end GTPITM bulls both inside and outside the U.S.,” says CRV Executive Director of Operations and Development Ate Lindeboom. The companies “will do this from their own vision of breeding and with mutual respect. This alliance will strengthen our ambitions.”
“This collaboration enables both companies to make additional investments in genetics to continue to lead genetic improvement in the exciting and competitive era of genomic selection,” says Alta Chief Operating Officer Paul Hunt, noting the results of the collaboration will allow the company “to continue providing unrivaled genetic quality and value to their clients globally.” PD
—From Alta and CRV news release
