ABS Global - Beef

02/04/2026

Composite cattle have a long history in the beef industry, but their advantages remain highly relevant today. Developed over multiple generations of crosses and back-crosses, composite cattle combine desirable traits from two or more breeds in a way that simultaneously masks or lessens each breed’s weaknesses. This process results in a more uniform, predictable herd—an asset for commercial cattlemen seeking consistency and improved productivity.

Three Benefits of Composite Cattle
1. Leveraging breed complementarity
2. Developing environmentally adapted animals
3. Harnessing the power of heterosis or hybrid vigor

Read more about the benefits composite cattle could bring to your herd.

02/02/2026

🎇NOW AVAILABLE in both Sexcel MALE and FEMALE 🎇

WS MARVEL 8M
Purebred Simmental
ASA #: 4363941

The record-setting and high-selling bull at the 2025 Wilkinson Farms Spring bull sale, is 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 are all 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 today!

Contact your local ABS representative today and learn more at: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rptJb0

01/31/2026

Industries shift and adapt as changes in technologies, tools, and access to data come about. The beef industry is no exception to that rule. For many years, the cow-calf sector of the beef supply chain has made breeding decisions aimed at maternal traits. While we are not suggesting this is a wrong approach, 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠. In some circumstances, putting a greater focus on terminal traits could be the most profitable choice.

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Learn about the changes in the beef supply chain and how to leverage tools, technology, and genetics to maximize profitability.

01/30/2026

ANCHOR yourself to a breeding program

LT ANCHOR was a featured highlight of the 2025 LT Bull Sale; bringing a calving ease package that can improve scrotal, HP, feet and offer a top-end $M. Backed by one of the most admired cows in the breed, as cattlemen from around the globe have noted her as a great one and a flush topped the entire Foundation Angus Sale for $72,500 at the 2026 National Western. Anchor is ready to set the world on fire for both commercial and seedstock producers alike. Look for Anchor to be a mainstay that can inject a potent cow family and maternal traits in a well-rounded, phenotypically correct package.

Contact your local ABS Representative today and learn more at: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0rlm_K0

01/29/2026

Stay warm out there. ❄️

The Herd is ABS’s beef and dairy newsletters for anyone who owns or works with cows—beef and dairy producers, anyone across the supply chain, ranchers, progressive farmers, feeders, packers, industry influencers, and more.

Get tips for improving profitability, industry trends, hot topics, and expert advice—plus a chance to win an ABS Carhartt vest.

New winners chosen weekly.
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01/27/2026

We know that you haven't gotten your 2026 directories in the mail yet, but they are indeed on their way! As you wait for them to hit your mailbox, please browse through it online.

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01/24/2026

By using estrus synchronization, we can increase the number of females that become bred earlier in the breeding season, and ultimately, can reduce the length of the calving season. This will help improve calf crop uniformity through front-loading your calving season, effectively increasing the weaning weight of the entire calf crop.

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
✔️Front-load calving season
✔️Increase the number of heifers bred early in the breeding season
✔️Increase calf crop uniformity
✔️Increase cowherd longevity
✔️Shortened calving season, thus shortening the labor and time needed
✔️Increase in days postpartum, better breed back of females
✔️TAI: precision breeding, breed all females in one day
✔️Maximize the number of females that get bred during the season by increasing the number of opportunities to become bred
✔️The increased value of replacement females created

Learn more about these benefits: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0q4xLY0

01/23/2026

It’s time to spring into action for unbeatable genetic merit and the best deals of the season with our 2026 BEEF SPRING SPECIAL! Spring is just around the corner, and it’s never too early to lock in the right bulls at the best prices.

Our Beef Spring Special is good through March 25, 2026, or while supplies last. Unlock exclusive deals this spring on our best sires by contacting your ABS Representative today!

Pair the best sires and deals all while SAVING BIG. Mix and match bulls below to take advantage of volume pricing.

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Check out the current beef specials that we have on ABS bull semen. Contact your local rep for more information.

01/22/2026

Listen in as Bobby Strecker and Jake Tiedeman discuss the time-tested Cow Family behind 2025 ABS acquisition High Regard at National Western Stock Show.

01/21/2026

Congratulations to Express Ranches on their Champion Carload at the 2026 Cattlemens Congress!

The Pen and Carload show is one of the longest standing traditions in the West. Showcasing performance, type and consistency within a program. True Balance represented the largest sire group in the carload as well as having sons of Crouch Congress, EXAR Tomahawk and FF Rito Ambitious.

Learn More about these sires: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0r5f0X0

01/17/2026

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥? ⁣
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𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥? ⁣
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𝐎𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡? ⁣
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There is a fork in the road for beef producers, and it presents an opportunity to optimize your breeding program. You can 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 because each path is 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲.

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Combine sexed semen and synchronization to maximize productivity and efficiency on your farm with Sexcel 60/40 synch.