CRI Leads Industry in Exports to China
SHAWANO, Wis. - Based on export data from the National Association of Animal Breeders, Cooperative Resources International (CRI) is the leading supplier of U.S. cattle genetics to the growing Chinese dairy market. The Shawano, Wis.-based company saw a 274 percent increase in dairy semen exports to China between 2007 and 2008.
The current genetic export portfolio also makes China one of the largest importers of CRI GenChoiceTM sex-sorted semen. CRI GenChoice, from sires such as 501HO6671 MURPHY, 501HO7094 STOPPER, 501HO7467 JUMBALIA and 501HO5588 SOSA, can result in increased heifer crops for herd expansion, genetic improvement and/or merchandising.
In addition, 10 specialists from CRI's Chinese distributor Beijing XiangZhong Biotechnologies (Evergen) were recently trained in the new CRI MAP program. This Internet-based program will allow Evergen to advise producers on sire matings to help them reach their goals and make their operations more profitable.
"Between high genetic merit semen, gender-sorted semen and the CRI MAP mating program, Chinese producers are using the latest in genetics and technology to improve their efficiency," noted Bob Stratton, CRI Associate Vice President of International Marketing. "CRI is proud to be Evergen's profit partner and positively impact the Chinese dairy industry."
"As an exclusive distributor," added Genhai Yang, General Manager of Evergen, "we are committed and well positioned to help CRI expand its business presence and make a significant impact on the dairy industry in China."
CRI, a member-owned holding cooperative, is comprised of three subsidiaries: Central Livestock Association, AgSource Cooperative Services and Genex Cooperative, Inc. The CRI Mission Statement summarizes the goal of CRI: "To provide products and services as effectively as possible to maximize the profitability of members and customers worldwide while maintaining a strong cooperative."
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