Albert Reurink, Accelerated Genetics vice president of international sales, is excited about the alliance. “Our vision is to be the producer’s trusted first choice. The addition of Foundation Genetics is a major step in achieving that vision.”

Foundation Genetics has been marketing genetics from highly ranked genomic and proven dairy sires since 1999. This new partnership will enhance the services offered to Canadian customers by exclusively supplying semen from both the Accelerated Genetics and Cogent Breeding bull line-up.

David Brand, general manager of Foundation Genetics Service, said: “I am very pleased with our new agreement, which will make Foundation Genetics a key supplier within the bovine A.I. industry. Our vision and corporate strategy directly aligns with our new partners’, complementing our current offering of dairy genetics to producers across Canada.”

Foundation Genetics will also market Accelerated Genetics’ on-farm mating program, GEM (Genetic Evaluation Mating). A select range of animal health products from Accelerated Genetics will also be made available to dairymen through Foundation Genetics. These products are producer-tested solutions to manage calves from day one through their adult lifecycle.

Accelerated Genetics and Cogent Breeding already work closely together in the U.S. and are delighted to add the partnership of Foundation Genetics to this synergy.  PD

—From Foundation Genetics Service Inc., Accelerated Genetics and Cogent Breeding Ltd news release