NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Foundation Genetics, Accelerated Genetics and Cogent Breeding Form Canadian
Alliance
Baraboo, Wis. (November 13, 2014) – Foundation Genetics Service, Inc; Canada, will join
alliances with Accelerated Genetics, USA and Cogent Breeding Ltd, United Kingdom, to expand
their portfolio of breed leading, dairy genetics, animal health products and value-added services
to producers in Canada on December 1, 2014.
Albert Reurink, Accelerated Genetics Vice President International Sales is excited about the
alliance. “At Accelerated Genetics, our vision is to be the producer’s trusted first choice. The
addition of Foundation Genetics is a major step in achieving that vision. Producers in Canada will
benefit from the great genetics we offer such as 014HO06494 He-Man, 014HO06047 Favre, and
014HO07449 Ocean-PP.”
Cogent Breeding is also optimistic about this partnership opportunity. John Cochrane
International Sales Manager for Cogent Breeding adds, “With the recent International attention
and release of 224HO02881 Supershot, we are delighted to be able to offer superior genetics to
the Canadian market.”
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.”
Along with top-end bulls, Foundation Genetics will also market Accelerated Genetics’ on-farm
mating program, GEM® (Genetic Evaluation Mating). This industry-leading, time-tested program
has access to the largest bull-mating database and will create an ideal sire selection index for
each producer. 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 USA and are
delighted to add the partnership of Foundation Genetics to this synergy.
Accelerated Genetics, a producer-owned cooperative located in Wisconsin, USA, provides
solutions focused on genetics, value-added products, and services to dairy and beef operations
worldwide, fostering strong relationships and shared success. The cooperative was established in
1941 and markets semen in over 96 countries. Its vision is to be the producer’s trusted first
choice. Visit www.accelgen.com for more information.
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Cogent Breeding, operates the largest bull stud and offers one of the strongest, most diversified
portfolios of bovine genetics available in the United Kingdom. Cogent Breeding is also recognized
globally as a pioneer of commercially available sexed semen and is considered an industry leader
in the field. Based in Chester, England, the company currently exports semen internationally to 40
countries. Visit www.cogentinternational.co.uk for more information.
Foundation Genetics, Ontario, places increased emphasis on selecting high-ranked genomic
bulls for producers in Canada. Offering high fertility semen and an expanded range of top
genetics and highly proven sires, Foundation Genetics strives to bring only first-class genetic to
it’s customers. Visit www.foundationgenetics.com for more information.
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For more information contact Kari Stanek at kstanek@accelgen.com.