Next week, dairy cattle judging teams from across the country will travel to Wisconsin to compete in the Accelerated Genetics Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. The 14th annual contest helps college students to apply and sharpen their dairy cattle judging skills. Teams participated in the event in 2006 from all across the nation including students from the following schools: Iowa … Read More
Scholarships Announced
Accelerated Genetics announces their 2007 scholarships to students pursuing a degree in an agricultural field. Applicants were evaluated on their leadership, scholarship and involvement in agriculture. Congrats to these well deserving winners! Four $500.00 scholarships are awarded to youth just graduating from high school and beginning college. Megan Herberg, St. Peter, Minnesota, plans to attain two degrees while in college, … Read More
Accelerated Genetics Internships
There are plenty of internship opportunities available at Accelerated Genetics. Actually three of them:
Affirm Increases Conception Rates
An innovative new technology that enhances the fertility of semen and improves conception rates in both cows and heifers has been discovered and developed by Accelerated Genetics. The advanced technology of AFFIRM™ is now available in all semen products from Accelerated Genetics. “We believe Affirm™ represents a significant breakthrough in reproduction that will lead to increased profitability for dairy and … Read More
What's New at Accelerated Genetics
According to the August 2006 Accelerated Genetics newsletter, SOP® is a new patented technology designed to improve the environment for dairy cattle and calves. SOP® creates a healthier environment for livestock by reducing the pathogenic bacteria and stimulating beneficial bacteria. SOP® is not a disinfectant nor is it a bacterial enzyme – but rather a revolutionary new technology. SOP® is … Read More
New Holstein Young Sires From Accelerated Genetics
The Accelerated Genetics PACE (Progressive Action Through Cooperative Efforts) program has released 10 bulls. The semen from these new holstein young sires will be randomly allocated to dairy producers participating in Accelerated Genetics’ PACE program.
Larry Cade Retires From Accelerated Genetics
Wow, 38 years of service to one company. That’s impressive. That’s how long Larry Cade worked for Accelerated Genetics as Farm and Barn Manager.
Accelerated Genetics YP Summer Meltdown
The Accelerated Genetics Young Producer Summer Meltdown took place recently in Fond Du Lac, WI. Here’s a picture of them at one of the stops on the program. You can find out more about this year’s program on their website.
Accelerated Genetics Releases New PACE Sires
Accelerated Genetics released 12 new bulls for the Progressive Action Through Cooperative Efforts (PACE) program this week. Ayrshire, Jersey, and Holstein bulls will be randomly sampled by dairy producers participating in Accelerated Genetics’ PACE program.
Summer Meltdown
Producers are invited to attend the Accelerated Genetics 2006 Summer Meltdown and dairy farm tour set for Saturday, June 24 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. This year’s event will take place at Vir-Clar Farm, owned by Gary & Rose Boyke, followed by a picnic lunch and tour at the nearby Historic Galloway House, Village and Blakely Museum. Accelerated Genetics’ Young … Read More