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29/10/2025

Every dairy operation is unique. With both ear tag and collar options, Alta COW WATCH allows you the flexibility to choose the device that best fits your operation.

Talk to your trusted Alta advisor about getting started with Alta COW WATCH today!

09/10/2025

29/09/2025

The summer breeding season is around the corner and we have just the bull for your Angus breeding program! Red Cockburn Copper 3001 is a calving ease sire from the well known Cora cow family. His dam is the full sister to Assassin 624D that was used with great success in South Africa. He is sired by RREDS Copper G929 who is a son of Seneca 731C. Seneca 731C calves are turning heads all around South Africa too! He combines great genetics in his pedigree with figures for easy calving and excellent growth. Call us today to place your order.

17/09/2025

AltaMONTRA daughters in their first lactation at Zaaiberg Jerseys!

05/09/2025

From optimizing breeding strategies to utilizing advanced technologies, there are many steps you can take to ensure top performance and productivity for your operation.

Curious about where to start? Read this article for five fundamental steps you can take to elevate your herd’s reproductive success: https://hubs.ly/Q03H2WMr0

06/08/2025

Your genetic decision today IS your future herd. At Alta, we have a variety of genetic options to fit the needs and goals of your herd, all around the world.

Contact your trusted Alta advisor to create a customized genetic plan specifically for your herd!

13/06/2025

Sexed semen is a great way to create more heifers from your best genetics.

Start implementing Alta511 sexed semen into your breeding program to create your best future herd. And if you are looking for a 3-7% conception rate advantage over the average sexed sire, our Alta CONCEPT PLUS 511 sires may be right for you!

05/06/2025

In January 2014 we sat down with Altus and Anandi Brooks of Solderskraal Jerseys near Swellendam in the Western Cape to plan the road ahead for their herd. We sut up a custom selection index according to their specific breeding goals and set out to help them achieve their goals. With the use of AltaGPS we not only selected the right bulls according to their goals but we also helped them mate their cows according to these goals. We also tracked the progress of the herd by using the Herd Female Index function in AltaGPS.

The progress the herd has shown with 100% Alta Genetics bulls has been nothing short of incredible! There has been a marked improvement in production, health and functional type and we are not done yet!

Talk to us to see how we can help you achieve your unique breeding goals to help you breed the cows that will make your dairy more profitable!

30/05/2025

Make the most of your genetic investment with strong AI protocols!

Brush up on the basics of artificial insemination to make sure you and your team are making every dose count.

https://hubs.ly/Q03l1YbT0

23/05/2025

We’re not just a semen company. Our team of dedicated and passionate Alta people are here to consult on all things dairy management.

As the summer months approach and temperatures increase, it is vital to consider air flow in your barns. To make the most out of your fans they should be:

🔹 Turned on, facing the right way, and directed correctly so the air reaches the cows.
🔹 Cleaned to prevent restricted air flow caused by dirt buildup.
🔹 Operating at the proper speed.

Check your fans BEFORE heat strikes to ensure your cows stay cool this summer!

24/04/2025

RumiLife™ CAL24® is the simple, unique, and complete solution to preventing subclinical hypocalcemia in your fresh cows. Get them on their way to being Alta 4-EVENT COWS with a one-time application of two boluses after freshening!

26/03/2025

A lot of progress can be made within a few years, including genetic progress. This brings us to April 2025 proofs, where the US dairy genetic base will be updated to reflect the amount of genetic progress made since the last base change five years ago.

If you’re wondering what exactly a base change is and how it may impact your dairy, you can ask your Alta advisor or read more about it here: https://hubs.ly/Q03dtGW50