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Paul Hunt was also added to our Board of Directors at the annual March meetings.

Hunt joins the board representing URUS Group LP, bringing more than three decades of global dairy industry leadership experience. Raised on a Master Breeder Holstein operation in Ontario, Canada, Hunt developed a lifelong passion for genetics and breeding. He earned an honors degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Guelph and began his career with Alta Genetics. Over 30+ years, Hunt has held key leadership roles across the Alta, Koepon and URUS organizations, culminating in his current role as CEO of URUS. His career has focused on driving strategy, growth and innovation within the global dairy and beef industries. Hunt has also served on the boards of the Canadian Dairy Network, National Association of Animal Breeders and the Council for Dairy Cattle Breeding. He and his wife, Julie, reside in Wisconsin and have three children.

Welcome to our Board of Directors, Paul!

That's a wrap on the URUS Dairy Consulting Experience! 🐄

Today, participants wrapped up the week by presenting data insights and recommendations to local dairy producers, putting the consulting skills they learned throughout the week into action. Along with hands-on experience, they’re leaving equipped with new perspectives, connections that span the country and a strong foundation for future consulting success.

We couldn’t be more proud of the 19 participants for all their hard work and effort this week, and a special shoutout to K'ayum Clarke for being selected as the scholarship winner! 👏

We’re off and running in Madison, Wisconsin!

Yesterday was Day 1 of the Dairy Consulting Experience. We welcomed 19 participants to the URUS Headquarters and they got right to work, analyzing herd data and preparing presentations with insights from their first case study. 📈 Follow along for updates this week!

Marketing students: want to see your work in industry media? 🌱

Last year’s DCE Marketing intern published a piece in Progressive Dairy about how the Dairy Consulting Experience transforms students beyond the classroom. Imagine writing stories like that and seeing them live in real industry publications!

https://www.agproud.com/articles/60992-progressive-events-transforming-education-dairy-consulting-experience-takes-elite-students-beyond-the-classroom

Join us Jan 5-9, 2025, in Madison, WI, for an immersive, project-driven internship where you’ll:

📸 Create dynamic visuals and content

💬 Capture student and volunteer stories

📱 Design social media kits for URUS

📝 Write a standout blog — and maybe beyond

Apply by Nov. 7, 2025, to make your mark in ag marketing. 👉 https://bit.ly/DCEMaketingIntern

Progressive Events: Transforming education: Dairy Consulting Experience takes elite students beyond the classroom Held at URUS headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, from Jan. 6-10, students connected with professionals to gain real-world consulting experience while learning from world-class experts for this all-expenses-paid experience.

Ag Marketing students, your next big opportunity awaits!

Spend your J-term with the URUS Family in Madison, WI (Jan 5–9, 2025) for a hands-on marketing internship packed with learning, networking, and creativity!

Work alongside URUS mentors and industry pros to:
🎥 Capture and create dynamic content
📱 Design a social media kit for URUS brands
📝 Share stories that spotlight the Dairy Consulting Experience (DCE)

If you’re digital-savvy, driven, and ready to make an impact in ag marketing, this all-expenses-paid opportunity is for you.

Apply by Nov. 7, 2025: https://lnkd.in/gzQDWPDG

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Great to have Jacques Barnard, Commercial President for Asia Pacific at Urus visit us at Rissington to see what we do down here as majority owners of our longtime partner Leachman Cattle. We’re always going to have plenty to talk about with the people in a company whose mission is ‘Better Cows for a Better World’!



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Students, we are coming your way! Recognize any faces?
These were our 2024 interns. Next year, this could be you!

Over the next couple of months, URUS Family Brands will be on campuses across North America to connect with the next generation of leaders in agriculture, genetics, and animal science. Whether you’re exploring internships, early career opportunities, or just want to learn more about who we are, stop by and say hello!

📍 Here’s where you can find us:
Texas A&M University – September 11
Kansas State University – September 23
Oklahoma State University – September 25
South Dakota State University – October 1
University of Wisconsin-River Falls – October 8
Iowa State University – October 14

We can’t wait to meet passionate students who are excited about making an impact in agriculture. 🐄🌎

Follow URUS to stay up to date on opportunities, and tag a friend who should stop by!

Welcome, URUS Family 2025 Interns! 🎉

This past week, we had the pleasure of welcoming 33 interns from across North America to Madison, WI for our annual Intern Training Week! During their time together, they dove into URUS products and programs, explored our family of brands, and built strong connections with each other and our dedicated URUS staff.

Now, they’re heading out to begin their internships across the U.S. and Canada—equipped with knowledge, inspiration, and a strong network to support their journey. These talented students will spend the summer gaining hands-on experience across the URUS Family, supporting our brands Alta Genetics, GENEX, Leachman Cattle, PEAK, Trans Ova Genetics, and VAS. With roles spanning marketing, sales, research, production, and more, they’ll be contributing to impactful projects that not only support our mission—but help shape their future careers.

Please join us in welcoming our 2025 interns and wishing them a summer full of growth, learning, and success. The future of the industry looks bright! 🌟

Happy Employee Appreciation Day to the URUS Family!

Today, we celebrate YOU—the incredible people who make our mission possible! Whether you’re in the barns, in the lab, on the road, or behind the scenes, your dedication fuels our vision of 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.

Every role in the URUS Family plays a vital part in empowering producers, driving innovation, and shaping the future of agriculture. Your hard work, passion, and commitment make a real difference—not just for farmers, but for communities around the world. 🌎

Thank you for all you do! Drop a comment below and share what you love most about being part of the URUS Family. 👇