STgenetics® and VikingGenetics™ announce exclusive Nordic distribution agreement
Effective September 1, 2024, STgenetics® and VikingGenetics™ are pleased to announce an official and exclusive distribution agreement of North American genetics in the Nordic region. Moving forward, STgenetics®’ semen doses will be available in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden exclusively via VikingDanmark, Faba and Växa.
“This strategic distribution agreement between STgenetics® and VikingGenetics™ is the first step in opening doors for genetic marketing opportunities for both companies,” says Louis Prange, STgenetics® Vice President of International Sales. “VikingGenetics™ will now be the exclusive distributor of STgenetics® North American genetics in the Nordic market, adding variety to the genetic portfolio available to dairy farmers in these countries to fulfill the market’s changing demands.”
Lars Nielsen, VikingGenetics™’s Chief Breeding & Production Officer, says, “We are happy to add STgenetics® to our range of genetic offerings and look forward to providing Nordic farmers with highly renowned North American genetics, products, and programs.”
Nielsen and Prange also add that this agreement only extends to the distribution of semen doses.
About STgenetics®
Located in Navasota, Texas, STgenetics® is making the world greener, more sustainable, and profitable. By improving herd genetics through science and technology, we believe that the best way to predict the future is to create it, while feeding the world with our passion for the beef and dairy industries. The STgenetics® Integrated Approach to management combines cutting edge genetics, innovation driven programs and gender-sorted semen to aid farmers in improving cattle performance to feed the world while reducing their carbon footprint.
About VikingGenetics™
VikingGenetics™ is a cattle breeding co-operative owned by more than 16,000 dairy and beef farmers in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. Providing a focus on animal welfare, food security, and reducing climate impact in our entire production chain. With our solutions, our customers can continuously improve the genetic gain for each generation of their herd. Our results are rooted in the long-term relationships with our farmers and the close link between research and implementation. Our commitment is to lead the dairy and beef industry in finding solutions to lower methane emissions and breed long-lasting, climate-friendly cows.
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