ABS Global - Beef

08/19/2025

🎇HALLMARK🎇

A rare individual that combines an unrivaled data package and a pedigree stacked with maternal purpose. HALLMARK is in a league of his own when it comes to combining elite teat,uddr and FL EPDs with a +130 $M and a nearly +400 $C. A calving ease option, HALLMARK exhibits rapid early growth while offering moderate intake and mature cow size. Backed by cow families that stack strong maternal traits for generations, HALLMARK is a must use sire if looking to incorporate breed leading maternal traits without sacrificing end product merit.

HALLMARK is available on the THANK YOU special until Sept. 17th. Contact your local ABS Representative to get your order placed.

Learn more at: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0mcsdR0

08/18/2025

In recent years, 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲. The advancement in genomics has improved accuracy in our genetic selection methods. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 whether you are looking to build your perfect herd, push the limits of end-product profitability, or shape a cow herd around quality and balanced females. ⁣
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Today, we sat down with ABS Sire Acquisition Manager, 𝐁𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧, 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬. We take a look at why producers should use genomics as a tool in their genetic selection if they are not currently doing so.

Read the Q&A:

Ben Lohmann digs into the past, present, and future of genomics and why producers who are not using genomics may want to consider.

08/15/2025

Searching for the next cow bull to add more muscle, power and pounds? VALIDATION and GROUND BREAKER are taking the lead as great options to utilize while being backed by great females.

CONNEALY VALIDATION:
The lead off and high-selling sensation from the 2024 Connealy spring bull sale.

Unmatched herd bull look with the ability to maximize power, dimension and red meat in one generation

Beyond performance, VALIDATION is a great option to improve Feet, PAP and End Product merit while still posting a 90 $M

Backed by a rising donor in the Connealy Program that has made a number of herd bulls and top end replacements.

4 SONS GROUND BREAKER
A balanced trait, elite indexing sire with added power, muscle and phenotypic quality

Combines curve bending performance, end product merit with a 90 $M and near 400 $C

His dam, Deer Valley Blackbird 8768 is one of the premier donors in the breed with over $600,000 in progeny receipts around the nation.

08/14/2025

The American Angus Association launched two new maternally focused selection tools earlier this summer. Teat and Udder Structure and Functional Longevity have been released as regular production EPDs. We want to take a moment to describe these traits and how you can use them to achieve your goals. You can read more about the traits with the American Angus Association. You can read more about the traits with the American Angus Association.

Now, on to the traits…

Two new maternally focused selection tools Teat and Udder Structure and Functional Longevity are set to be added as new research EPDs.

08/13/2025

The record-setting and high-selling bull at the 2025 Wilkinson Farms Spring bull sale, a true standout that offers a rare combination of unmatched phenotype, power, and an elite data package. MARVEL will inject the mass, dimension, and body capacity we all are after while posting a +200 API, +118 TI, .95 MARB, 103 WW and a 166 YW. MARVEL is the must use Purebred Simmental sire! Make sure to get your order in now to get ahead of the curve.

WS MARVEL 8M
Purebred Simmental
ASA #: 4363941


Contact your local ABS representative today and learn more at: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0lKZc40

08/10/2025

In the realm of beef cattle production, achieving optimal productivity requires more than the daily tasks to take care of the herds. Getting females bred, ensuring they have the correct nutrition to maintain a pregnancy, and selecting the right genetics that will bring the operation value on payday are just a few additional things beef producers must think of to achieve optimal productivity. 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐝. ⁣
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Learn more:

Learn more about the benefits of synchronization. Dig into a study that demonstrates the additional pounds that could be added to your calf crop.

08/09/2025

Because of their relevant experiences, your peers frequently offer the most informative commentary on what bulls are doing in their herd. Thus, like we’ve done in recently, we thought it would be helpful to share progeny reports from the folks who do what you do every single day. Please let us know if this aids in your genetic decision-making. Here are four Angus sires that are underutilized in the business.

Learn more:

Read this blog to learn about BLACK LABEL, MASTERCRAFT, GROUND BREAKER, and PROMOTION progeny. 

08/07/2025

We are excited to have some of the first semen on these exciting young sires available on the THANK YOU Special!

♦ELLINGSON BRAZEN
Lead-off and high selling bull of the Ellingson Angus 2025 bull sale
-Arguably one of the most complete data and phenotype total package individuals raised and sold at Ellingson Angus
-His data profile and paperwork reads to be a genuine balance without sacrifice where you will love the performance and maternal capabilities
-His young donor dam is a flush sister to Open Range and a daughter of the prolific donor EA Bells Girl 2181
A true herd bull presence combining a powerful rib cage and hip with superior body width and softness

♦LUCCHESE
-LUCCHESE is the Heir Apparent, prepared to assume the thrown from his legendary sire PATRIARCH
-In a word, Additive. Added performance, added end product, added maternal and $Maternal, added phenotype and added docility
-The maternal side of his pedigree brings absolutely everything Gartner-Denowh and the GDAR prefix imply in terms of form and function – They are the right kind
-LUCCHESE stands on a big sound foot for a calving ease bull with added bone and substance. A nice patterned bull that is easy to look at and wont sacrifice shape density and base width. His docility is second to none

♦HIGH REGARD
-A sire to that typifies PASTURE TO PLATE GENETICS with one of the most ideal EPD profiles we’ve seen all spring
-He has the credential to supply the industry with the ideal, highly maternal replacement female yet sons will be profitable in the feedlot and on the rail
-His No Excuses EPD tabulation ranks in the best quartile for the breed for 21 traits and indexes
-A masculine young man with a herd bull look. Grounded with impeccable structure, and shows genuine body shape and softness

♦SITZ PREFIX
-High selling bull and the crowd favorite of the spring Sitz Ranch event
-Calving ease bull with the ability to be a breed changer for feet, muscle and PAP with a highly maternal pedigree behind him. Individual PAP score of 35
-His exceptional young dam impresses with a great udder, she’s supported by generations of overall maternal quality, including fertility and longevity
-You’ll love PREFIX from the ground up, superior feet, body mass and muscle shape along with a pedigree poised to leave a maternal legacy

The THANK YOU SPECIAL runs until September 17th, contact your local ABS Representative to get your order in today!

08/06/2025

In the beef industry, the use of sexed semen increases every year. It is typically used to 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 in a calf crop for feedlot purposes. With more people incorporating sexed semen as a reproductive management tool in their herds, our team has received additional questions about it. To help answer those questions, we developed this blog, where we dive into the most frequently asked questions and their answers.

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Sexed semen is becoming used more frequently in beef operations around the country which has caused questions about proper usage to arise.

08/03/2025

Your peers can often provide the most valuable input on what sires to consider and how their progeny are performing in their herds. For this reason, we’ve put together a list of progeny reports that we’ve heard regarding some of the bulls in our lineup. Hopefully, this will help you make your genetic decisions for your next breeding season. Today, we will highlight three top Angus sires, INSTITUTION, SECURITY, and HOLLIDAY, who we believe are underutilized sires in our lineup .

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Read this blog to learn about what we’ve been hearing in the field about INSTITUTION, SECURITY, and HOLLIDAY progeny. 

08/02/2025

With the right genetics aimed at your specific goals, artificial insemination (A.I.) and synchronization have the power to unlock your herd’s potential. While it may seem like putting them to work in your herd is just out of reach, the tools are more affordable and easier to access than ever before. The days of buying the best genetics at a live production sale are not over, but the accessibility to those same high-quality sires has changed because of A.I.

Artificial insemination continues to level the playing field within the industry. With A.I., your females can be mated to the top sires in the industry, regardless of their genetic makeup. Whether you’re a producer in the seedstock, commercial, and showring sectors, A.I. gives you the chance to make every mating in your herd count. This tool can have a massive impact on the productivity of your herd and your profitability.

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A.I. and synchronization are powerful tools, unlocking your herd’s potential through access to the best genetics.

08/01/2025

A record-breaking year—that’s the only way to describe 2025 so far. With all-time best market fundamentals, it is a great time to be a part of the beef industry. Your hard work and dedication to providing a safe and affordable food supply that consumers enjoy eating are making history. As your trusted genetics partner, ABS is happy to support you in capitalizing on the market potential available to you by helping you maximize the value, sustainability, and satisfaction of your cow herd.

We are grateful to our loyal customers and friends, as we wouldn’t exist without YOU! We see your commitment, day in and day out, to raising livestock responsibly while producing the highest quality product. As a small token of our appreciation, take advantage of this year’s THANK YOU SPECIAL from now until September 17, 2025!

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Our 2025 Beef Thank You Special is here! Take advantage of the best genetics at the best price until September 17, 2025.