Genetics Plus, LLC

06/09/2026

The beef on dairy trend is here to stay. It’s amazing the cattle buyers still want to pay less because they’re 50% Holstein!

By transforming the dairy barn into a high-precision factory floor, beef-on-dairy provides the consistent, year-round supply of high-quality cattle the beef industry has chased for decades.

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

Introducing our Intern: Whitley Robey

We’re excited to welcome Whitley Robey to the ABS Global Intern Cohort! Whitley joined us as a Dairy Genetics Program Intern under the direction of Ellie Fleming in our De Forest office on May 26th.
Whitley is currently a junior at Virginia Tech, majoring in Dairy Science with a focus on Business Management and minoring in Spanish and Animal & Poultry Science. She is on track to graduate in May 2027.

Whitley brings extensive cattle handling experience, having grown up on her family’s dairy farm in Kentucky, where they milk 2,200 registered Holsteins. She has served as a Teaching Assistant for Dairy Cattle Handling at Virginia Tech and worked as a Herd Management Intern at STgenetics’ Ohio Heifer Center, gaining hands-on experience in reproduction, embryo transfer, and herd health. Her background also includes involvement in o**m pick-up research and leadership roles in dairy-related organizations.

Whitley is passionate about genetics and reproduction and looks forward to gaining hands-on experience with elite Holstein genetics and reproductive technologies like IVF. Her goal is to learn from industry experts and apply these insights to improve herd genetics and efficiency on her family’s farm.

Please join us in welcoming Whitley to the team!

06/03/2026

Spring season is wrapping up but it’s never too early for fall planning.

INCREASE 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 WITH HERD SYNCHRONISATION

👉FTAI is not just about superior genetics
👉Synchronisation has a raft of added benefits
👉Tighter calving, improved fertility, increased longevity & heavier weaners!

Around the globe, commercial fixed time AI is driving profits for beef producers as well as lifting fertility, tightening calving intervals and delivering weight that pays.

05/28/2026

Somedays you gotta…

05/21/2026

Hope everyone is enjoying the same!

05/16/2026

Calving ease remains one of the most important economic drivers in a cow herd. When heifers calve unassisted, producers protect rebreeding performance, reduce labor, and maintain herd longevity.

05/07/2026

Only 45% of extremely over-conditioned bulls pass their breeding soundness exam, compared to 81% of bulls with just adequate body condition. Too much fat impairs production of testosterone and interferes with s***matogenesis. There will be more abnormalities in his s***m.


Source Pedro Fontes, University of Georgia

05/03/2026

Always good to see a pen of heifers anxiously awaiting our arrival! These were bred to 29AN2218 Dynamic and 29AN2278 Institution. Will be available as breds in the fall!

04/23/2026

Genomics Program Enrollment Reminder

Enrollment is currently open for KDDC’s Genomics Programming, supporting producers interested in using genomic tools to inform herd decision‑making.

🗓 Enrollment open through April 30, 2026

Program details and enrollment form are available here:�
👉 https://www.kydairy.org/genomics.html

If you have questions about whether this program is a fit for your operation, KDDC consultants are available to help.