Genus

Genus plc operates as an animal genetics company in North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and Asia. The company operates through three segments: Genus PIC, Genus ABS, and Genus Research and Development. It sells breeding pigs and semen to breed pigs with various characteristics for pork production under the PIC brand. The company also sells bull semen and embryos to breed calves with various characteristics for milk and beef production under the ABS, Genus, and Bovec brands. In addition, it offers technical services to farmers. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is based in Basingstoke, the United Kingdom.

Our mission is to use science and technology to raise animal performance, deliver genetic progress and drive sustainable intensification to make food more affordable and secure.

Our vision is to become the most trusted partner in animal genetics and to be the leading supplier of animal genetics and services worldwide.

Genus has been recognised by Forbes Magazine as one of the world’s most innovative companies in 2018 and 2019, and was recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe. We are proud to have been recognised for our commitment to the environment and our initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. We have also been recognised for our commitment to animal welfare and the application of our science to develop new animal health products.