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AbacusBio Bayer collaboration

AbacusBio is extremely excited to announce our collaboration with Bayer AbacusBio and Bayer collaborate, further accelerating Bayer’s Global Crop Breeding programs. Bayer will incorporate AbacusBio’s leading expertise in trait prioritisation and valuation to advance products that anticipate grower and market needs. Through computational integration of bioeconomic, trait preference and  ociodemographic data, AbacusBio technology can improve …

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Canterbury Cows

Adding value to bovine genetics

AbacusBio is working with Canadian company, Semex to explore the potential costs and benefits of developing phenotype resources. Founded in 1974, Semex is a global company dedicated to innovative solutions and services for growing the bovine genetic industry. AbacusBio consultants Peter Amer and Fiona Hely are part of the team with Michael Lohuis, the Vice-President …

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New Zealand Bee Keeping Industry

FutureBees New Zealand

The New Zealand beekeeping industry is unique in the world, thriving while others are struggling with honeybee health issues, climate change and pesticide residues. AbacusBio is part of Futurebees NZ, a five-year research programme with the University of Otago to “Develop and applying next generation genomic selection to rapidly improve honeybee performance”. Building on the …

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