Progressive Genetics Co-op Society

Progressive Genetics is the largest farmer owned cattle breeding co-operative in the Republic of Ireland, with 3,400 shareholders. The company has been involved in providing cattle breeding services since the early 1950`s and Milk Recording since 1938! The Mission Statement of Progressive Genetics is "Adding measurable value to the National herd through the identification and distribution of optimal Dairy and Beef genetics to its farmer customers”. Progressive Genetics is the majority shareholder in the National Cattle Breeding Centre www.ncbc.ie which operates the National Beef and Dairy testing programme for Ireland. Both Progressive Genetics and the National Cattle Breeding Centre are committed to using technology, research and best practice to add value to the products that it brings to its farmer customers. The use of Genomics for selecting sires for our Breeding programme places Ireland as a world leader in this field. Progressive Genetics is an ISO 9002 accredited company through EQA (Ireland) Limited for all its activities, and implements quality control procedures over its day-to-day operations. With our range of products and continuing development Progressive Genetics is well places to give our farmer customers a competitive advantage and a more profitable future.