Straw Packaging for Semen

In 1972 a transition from ampules to straws was implemented. As of September 1, 2019, more than 427 million conventional ½ cc straws have been produced by Select Sires Inc.

Select Mating Service^® (SMS^®)

Seeing a growing concern for good functional type of high-producing cows, Select Sires began putting an emphasis on herd consultation and type evaluation. As a result, three part-time evaluators mated 5,800 cows in the first year of Select Mating Service (SMS). 

First Embryo Transfer Calf Born in The U.S.

On March 12, 1974 7HO572 Rockalli Son of BOVA was born. BOVA was the first calf born from embryo transfer in the U.S., he became a highly-proven sire at Select Sires.

Program for Genetic Advancement^TM (PGA^TM)

Select Sires established its young sire sampling program officially named Program for Genetic Advancement. It was, and continues to be, a truly national sampling program.  

Select Embryos

On May 13, 1980, Select Embryos, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, was formed for the purpose of embryo transfers and research.

BERRETTA IS BORN

On March 18, 1983 7JE254 BERRETTA was born. He held the top spot for JPI^TM for 13 consecutive sire summaries.

ACTION is born

7JE590 ACTION was born on June 2, 1995. He held the ranking as No. 1 Jersey sire for sales at Select Sires until 7JE1038 VALENTINO surpassed him in April of 2010.

Select Sires' Canadian Acquisition

In March 2000 Select Sires purchased its primary distributor in eastern Canada, TransCanada, Inc., and formed Select Sires Canada, Inc. In 2014, Select Sires Canada and GenerVations merged to form Select Sires GenerVations.

Sire Power Acquisition

On July 1, 2000 Select Sires Inc. acquired Sire Power land, bulls and production assets and began semen production at the facilities in Tunkhannock, Pa.

World Wide Sires Purchase

Select Sires purchased half of World Wide Sires which markets Select Sires semen in Asia, Europe, Africa and Oceania. In 2017, Select Sires obtained full ownership of World Wide Sires upon merging with Accelerated Genetics.

Program for Fertility Advancement^TM (PFA^TM)

The Program for Fertility Advancement (PFA) was developed to facilitate Select Sires' research efforts. With cooperator herds across the country, Select Sires can test new semen processing techniques and extenders. As a direct result of PFA research, Select Sires introduced a new semen extender in 2003. 

gender SELECTed Semen Revolutionizes the Industry

After extensive research and achieving 90 percent heifer calves, gender SELECTED semen was introduced to Select Sires' customer-owners.

Select Reproductive Solutions^® (SRS^®)

SRS was established to provide reproductive troubleshooting and consulting. In 2018, over 1.5 million cows were reproductively evaluated through the Select Repro Analysis program. There are now more than 80 SRS consultants around the world.

Genomic Selection Introduced

Select Sires do Brasil established

In January 2011, Select Sires do Brasil was created with the purchase of former Select Sires Brazilian distributorship, Semeia. In 2018, Accelerated Genetics do Brasil was also acquired by Select Sires Inc.

StrataGEN^® Program Created

StrataGEN is introduced as a unique, sequential breeding system. It helps dairy producers achieve individual breeding goals while also minimizing inbreeding.

Select Sires purchases GenerVations

Select Sires Canada, All West/Select Sires Canada and former GenerVations personnel merged and now serve Canada from coast to coast as Select Sires GenerVations.

Join Forces with Accelerated Genetics

Accelerated Genetics and Select Sires Inc. joined forces.

Select Sires Argentina

Reproductores S.R.L. Argentina Acquisition - became Select Sires Argentina