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Founded in 1946, the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the livestock industry through collaboration, self-regulation, and genetic improvement. As outlined in its by-laws, NAAB exists to unite individuals and organizations involved in the artificial insemination of cattle and other livestock under shared standards, while promoting the collective interests and ideals of its members.
Today, NAAB’s 28 member organizations represent approximately 95% of dairy cattle semen sales in the United States. These organizations, both private and farmer-owned, are very competitive in the field. Under the NAAB umbrella, however, these organizations come together for the common good of the livestock industry to present a unified design for cattle improvement.
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Certified Semen Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of NAAB. Formed in 1976, CSS is an objective auditing service developed by responsible AI industry leaders through NAAB. CSS provides industry self-regulation in the areas of semen and sire health and identification.
In addition to its regulatory and industry leadership role, NAAB manages several important genetic and identification programs, including:
Cross Reference Program
Maintains dairy bull identification records tied to NAAB uniform codes to improve sire identification across the industry.
NAAB also supports the promotion and growth of artificial insemination within the dairy and beef industries through educational initiatives, industry publications, news releases, and marketing programs. The organization provides a wide range of informational and reference materials to support producers, member organizations, and the broader livestock community.