Transform your herd with Proterra Genetics
At Proterra Genetics, we are redefining sustainable animal protein production with tailored solutions. We empower you to quickly develop superior and more resilient dairy and beef herds aligned with your goals.
We begin by enhancing heat tolerance and leveraging some of the world’s top bovine genetics, allowing you to optimize your herd for climate, management, and consumer needs.
Our innovative reproductive technologies then deliver these solutions at unprecedented speed and scale, offering a faster, transformative path to achieving a sustainable competitive edge.
The climate challenge
The tropics represent a unique paradox in the global agricultural landscape.
- While roughly 70% of the world’s cattle population resides in these tropical regions, they contribute to just 30% of global protein production.
- The abundance of sunlight and water in the tropics presents untapped potential for agriculture, yet these areas remain underutilized for raising cattle.
The key challenge is enabling cattle to thrive in these hotter, more humid climates. At Proterra Genetics, we address this challenge by developing climate-adapted cattle that are more resilient to heat, ensuring the cattle located in these tropical regions can reach their full natural potential.
Our commitment to doing better
At Proterra Genetics, we believe in a future where agricultural practices benefit the industry as well as the entire ecosystem. Our sustainability-focused approach is centered on four key areas:
Better for the Animal
We develop genetics that enhance the well-being and productivity of cattle in diverse environments.
Better for the Farmer
Our solutions are accessible and scalable, catering to farms of all sizes, whether grazing or confined systems.
Better for the Environment
By optimizing cattle for specific climates, we improve feed efficiency and milk productivity, and as a result help reduce the environmental impact of farming.
Better for the Food Security Worldwide
Our work contributes to a more sustainable and secure global food supply.
Whether you’re managing one cow or thousands, our solutions are designed to help you succeed
Our climate-adapted genetic solution
Proterra Genetics offers a cutting-edge solution by crossbreeding the world’s most elite heat-tolerant cattle (Bos indicus) with high-producing cattle (Bos taurus). This combination, facilitated by advanced reproductive technologies, allows us to achieve optimal genetic gains without compromise. Our strategic location in Puerto Rico enhances this process by providing an ideal environment for breeding, free from many common cattle diseases yet within the U.S. infrastructure for access to large-scale operations. This ensures that our climate-adapted cattle can be efficiently scaled and exported to where they are most needed.
Create advantaged cattle herds
Proterra Genetics empowers farmers like you to unlock the full potential of your cattle herd, tailored to your specific region and needs. Our climate-adapted genetics enable rapid herd improvement, accelerating gain that traditionally took decades. This is achieved through the hybrid vigor of Bos indicus x Bos taurus crosses, leading to greater heat tolerance, better conception rates and improved herd performance. Additionally, we offer the flexibility to incorporate specific traits, such as polled genetics or A2A2 milk production, to meet the unique needs of your farm or customers.