In 2007 the custom collection program at Alta Genetics experienced growth and change that this industry has never experienced before.  With the purchase of the Independent Breeders Program we doubled in size overnight; literally.

Some of the more significant changes and additions to the program

We have added some key individuals to our staff from the IBS program. We now have herdsman and lab staff with over 20 years experience in semen collection and processing. Added to the already strong lineup of experienced staff, we have skill and knowledge unsurpassed in the entire industry.

Former IBS staff that are now part of the Alta production team:

Nelson Weir - lab.

Al McCoy - herdsman.

Shaina Snyder – herd health - CFIA.

More Recent additions:

Semen Collection Specialist & Training

Don Rogers – 20 + years of collecting beef semen at Alta Genetics/Western Breeders.

Chris Fitchett

Greg Kroeger

Client Services

Ricki Fleming – of Fleming Stock Farms, Canadian Angus Ambassador.

Custom Program Administration

Dawn Elias – 18 years with Alta Genetics.

Two facilities to accommodate “peak volumes” and minimize bio security risks.

Consolidate to one facility at Balzac in the summer months. 

State of the art EU housing and collection facility added.

Consolidated to one warehouse at Balzac

No semen is stored or shipped from the old IBS building

 With recent bio security upgrades we require that your sires are pre booked and the health papers are submitted to Alta for approval before the bulls arrive.  Remember to RFID/CCIA tag your bulls before they leave the farm. We cannot unload bulls that are not properly tagged.

Terry White