From Genetics to Data: How GENEX Builds the Future of Sustainable Farming
Sourse: DairyNews.today
As the Dairy Rally USA continues its journey across America, participants visited one of the most technology-driven stops on the route — GENEX, a global leader in dairy and beef genetics. The visit offered a rare inside look into how innovation, digitalization, and education are transforming animal husbandry — from breeding strategies to herd management.
“We see Central Asia and the Middle East as the next key regions for agricultural growth over the next 5–10 years,” GENEX representatives shared during the tour.
“The first wave of transformation was in Latin America, then China and Russia. Now, it’s time for Central Asia — where governments are investing heavily in self-sufficiency and food security. And this directly drives the demand for advanced genetics and herd management systems.”
Three Pillars of GENEX: Genetics, Management, and Technology
The company’s philosophy is simple yet ambitious: to be a long-term partner to farmers, helping them build sustainable and efficient operations.
GENEX structures its work around three key areas:
- Genetic programs – advanced semen indexes, including sexed and beef genetics for dairy herds, and special lines adapted for robotic milking systems.
- Herd management and technical support – tools and solutions that improve animal health, reproduction, and productivity.
- Education and training – ensuring that farmers not only use high-level genetics but also understand how to manage and develop their herds strategically.
“Our goal is not just to sell semen — it’s to help farmers build a breeding strategy, develop their herd and the philosophy behind their farm management.”
Fr om Calf to Cow: Science and Support Behind Every Step
One of the most impressive parts of the visit was GENEX’s presentation of its calf-care program, which combines genetic potential with health and nutrition solutions. The company produces a wide range of products — from colostrum powder rich in immunoglobulins to energy pastes that help newborn calves gain strength in the first hours after birth.
“Colostrum is wh ere it all starts,” explained a GENEX specialist.
“A calf needs to receive immunoglobulins within the first 6 hours of life — this builds its immune system and future productivity. Our dry colostrum powder makes this process simple, safe, and effective.”
Digital Transformation: The Rise of Dairy Suite
Automation and data-driven management are becoming the new foundation of livestock farming, and GENEX is leading this shift with its Dairy Suite platform — an integrated system that collects data from milking robots, activity sensors, and feeding monitors to give farmers a real-time overview of herd health and productivity.
“The system tracks everything — from rumination and movement to early signs of disease,” said the GENEX technology team.
“It can predict when a cow might get sick before symptoms appear. In fact, farms today have more advanced monitoring for cows than most people do for themselves.”
This combination of genetics, technology, and data is reshaping how farmers manage efficiency, sustainability, and profitability — proving that the future of dairy lies not only in strong cows, but in smart systems that empower those who raise them.
Dairy Rally USA continues its journey across the Midwest, bringing together global dairy experts, companies, and innovators. Stay tuned for more insights and field stories at DairyNews.today.
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