ABS validates sustainability of beef-on-dairy with life cycle assessment
- amy55735
- Jun 3
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ABS Global is proud to announce a groundbreaking advancement in livestock sustainability with the completion of a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of its beef-on-dairy (BxD) genetic programs. This industry-first analysis, presented at the BSAS (British Society of Animal Science) on 9th April 2025, reveals that targeted genetic selection measurably reduces the environmental impact of Beef-on-Dairy production.
LCA – the gold standard in evaluating environmental performance – assesses every stage of a product’s life. Developed according to International Standards Organization (ISO) guidelines and currently under expert academic review, the LCAs were carried out by PRé Sustainability, a leading independent consultancy, as part of the Innovate UK project. This external validation process includes input from specialists at top universities in the US, Canada, and Europe.
Using real-world performance data from BxD progeny in commercial systems in the UK (more than 60000 animals), the assessments demonstrate that genetic improvement through ABS’ proprietary NuEra Genetics program leads to a measurable reduction in emissions intensity. Specifically, elite NuEra BxD progeny in the UK emitted less CO2e per kilogram of carcass weight compared to average genetic merit progeny from other genetics:
Industry Release
June 2, 2025
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