AbacusBio
@abacusbio.bsky.social
AbacusBio is a leading global consultancy specializing in agricultural biotechnology, genetic improvement, and data-driven solutions.
We combine scientific expertise and innovative technologies to drive sustainable growth in agriculture.
We combine scientific expertise and innovative technologies to drive sustainable growth in agriculture.
🚀 Boosting lamb eating quality with CT scanning!
Did you know CT scans can measure intramuscular fat (IMF) in sheep to help improve eating quality?
Our consultant, Dr Neville Jopson, has spent the last few years developing a way to assess IMF in breeding rams during routine CT scans.
Did you know CT scans can measure intramuscular fat (IMF) in sheep to help improve eating quality?
Our consultant, Dr Neville Jopson, has spent the last few years developing a way to assess IMF in breeding rams during routine CT scans.
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🚀 Boosting lamb eating quality with CT scanning!
Did you know CT scans can measure intramuscular fat (IMF) in sheep to help improve eating quality?
Our consultant, Dr Neville Jopson, has spent the last few years developing a way to assess IMF in breeding rams during routine CT scans.
Did you know CT scans can measure intramuscular fat (IMF) in sheep to help improve eating quality?
Our consultant, Dr Neville Jopson, has spent the last few years developing a way to assess IMF in breeding rams during routine CT scans.
Today, on International Men’s Day (IMD), and in line with this year’s theme, “Celebrating Men and Boys”, we proudly recognise the exceptional men across our organisation who bring dedication, expertise, and enthusiasm to everything they do!
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today, on International Men’s Day (IMD), and in line with this year’s theme, “Celebrating Men and Boys”, we proudly recognise the exceptional men across our organisation who bring dedication, expertise, and enthusiasm to everything they do!
We gathered as a team to honour an important leadership transition. Giselle, our Board Chair, led a heartfelt celebration to thank Peter Amer for 4 outstanding years as our MD and to welcome Nadia Mclean as our new Group Managing Director.
Please join us in congratulating them on their new roles!
Please join us in congratulating them on their new roles!
November 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We gathered as a team to honour an important leadership transition. Giselle, our Board Chair, led a heartfelt celebration to thank Peter Amer for 4 outstanding years as our MD and to welcome Nadia Mclean as our new Group Managing Director.
Please join us in congratulating them on their new roles!
Please join us in congratulating them on their new roles!
Our consultant Madeleine Post, saw the power of pollination first hand in New Zealand, working with beekeepers and orchard growers. Supporting bees means supporting innovation, biodiversity, and the future of food. 🌱
👉 Want to learn more about our services? Reach out here: lnkd.in/ex_kcHum
👉 Want to learn more about our services? Reach out here: lnkd.in/ex_kcHum
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Our consultant Madeleine Post, saw the power of pollination first hand in New Zealand, working with beekeepers and orchard growers. Supporting bees means supporting innovation, biodiversity, and the future of food. 🌱
👉 Want to learn more about our services? Reach out here: lnkd.in/ex_kcHum
👉 Want to learn more about our services? Reach out here: lnkd.in/ex_kcHum
🌱 Welcome to the Team, Marcelo Mollinari!
October 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🌱 Welcome to the Team, Marcelo Mollinari!
Our consultant Doug Bjelland will be at #EAAP2025 in Innsbruck next week!
The annual meeting brings together global experts to discuss the future of livestock farming and innovation in animal science.
👋 If you’ll be there too, reach out—Doug would love to connect!
The annual meeting brings together global experts to discuss the future of livestock farming and innovation in animal science.
👋 If you’ll be there too, reach out—Doug would love to connect!
August 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Our consultant Doug Bjelland will be at #EAAP2025 in Innsbruck next week!
The annual meeting brings together global experts to discuss the future of livestock farming and innovation in animal science.
👋 If you’ll be there too, reach out—Doug would love to connect!
The annual meeting brings together global experts to discuss the future of livestock farming and innovation in animal science.
👋 If you’ll be there too, reach out—Doug would love to connect!
🌏 Building Agricultural Resilience 🐐🐑🥛
How do you improve livestock genetics with no experts, no database, and minimal infrastructure?
For Peter Amer, it’s about flexibility and working with resourceful farmers. Read more about his journey through India and Indonesia: mailchi.mp/abacusbio/ab....
How do you improve livestock genetics with no experts, no database, and minimal infrastructure?
For Peter Amer, it’s about flexibility and working with resourceful farmers. Read more about his journey through India and Indonesia: mailchi.mp/abacusbio/ab....
August 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🌏 Building Agricultural Resilience 🐐🐑🥛
How do you improve livestock genetics with no experts, no database, and minimal infrastructure?
For Peter Amer, it’s about flexibility and working with resourceful farmers. Read more about his journey through India and Indonesia: mailchi.mp/abacusbio/ab....
How do you improve livestock genetics with no experts, no database, and minimal infrastructure?
For Peter Amer, it’s about flexibility and working with resourceful farmers. Read more about his journey through India and Indonesia: mailchi.mp/abacusbio/ab....
Our consultants John Crowley and Cheryl Quinton will attend the upcoming AgSmart Educational Expo Conference in Olds, Ab.
🔗https://lnkd.in/gTR93Xvq
📅 If you’ll be there too, please say hello — they’d love to connect, learn about your projects, and share ideas! 👋
🔗https://lnkd.in/gTR93Xvq
📅 If you’ll be there too, please say hello — they’d love to connect, learn about your projects, and share ideas! 👋
July 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Our consultants John Crowley and Cheryl Quinton will attend the upcoming AgSmart Educational Expo Conference in Olds, Ab.
🔗https://lnkd.in/gTR93Xvq
📅 If you’ll be there too, please say hello — they’d love to connect, learn about your projects, and share ideas! 👋
🔗https://lnkd.in/gTR93Xvq
📅 If you’ll be there too, please say hello — they’d love to connect, learn about your projects, and share ideas! 👋
🌍 #WhereWeWorkWednesdays
At AbacusBio, we’re proud to be a truly global team — collaborating seamlessly across time zones.
Here’s Lucy in sunny UK catching up with Hannah in wintery Dunedin, NZ night ❄️☀️
Thanks to our geographical spread, we have people working on projects 24 hours a day!
At AbacusBio, we’re proud to be a truly global team — collaborating seamlessly across time zones.
Here’s Lucy in sunny UK catching up with Hannah in wintery Dunedin, NZ night ❄️☀️
Thanks to our geographical spread, we have people working on projects 24 hours a day!
July 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🌍 #WhereWeWorkWednesdays
At AbacusBio, we’re proud to be a truly global team — collaborating seamlessly across time zones.
Here’s Lucy in sunny UK catching up with Hannah in wintery Dunedin, NZ night ❄️☀️
Thanks to our geographical spread, we have people working on projects 24 hours a day!
At AbacusBio, we’re proud to be a truly global team — collaborating seamlessly across time zones.
Here’s Lucy in sunny UK catching up with Hannah in wintery Dunedin, NZ night ❄️☀️
Thanks to our geographical spread, we have people working on projects 24 hours a day!
🌟 Welcome (Back) to the Team, Jo! 🌟
We’re delighted to officially welcome Joanne Kerslake back to AbacusBio! 🎉
Jo has a long history with AbacusBio, having been a valued part of the team for over a decade.
It’s fantastic to have you back, Jo! 👏✨
We’re delighted to officially welcome Joanne Kerslake back to AbacusBio! 🎉
Jo has a long history with AbacusBio, having been a valued part of the team for over a decade.
It’s fantastic to have you back, Jo! 👏✨
July 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🌟 Welcome (Back) to the Team, Jo! 🌟
We’re delighted to officially welcome Joanne Kerslake back to AbacusBio! 🎉
Jo has a long history with AbacusBio, having been a valued part of the team for over a decade.
It’s fantastic to have you back, Jo! 👏✨
We’re delighted to officially welcome Joanne Kerslake back to AbacusBio! 🎉
Jo has a long history with AbacusBio, having been a valued part of the team for over a decade.
It’s fantastic to have you back, Jo! 👏✨
🌱 Martin Howes and John Crowley are heading to Seeds Canada Annual Conference in Québec City!
Excited to connect, learn, and explore this year’s theme: “Growing Success: Driven by Passion.”
Attending too? Reach out — they’d love to say hi!
Excited to connect, learn, and explore this year’s theme: “Growing Success: Driven by Passion.”
Attending too? Reach out — they’d love to say hi!
July 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🌱 Martin Howes and John Crowley are heading to Seeds Canada Annual Conference in Québec City!
Excited to connect, learn, and explore this year’s theme: “Growing Success: Driven by Passion.”
Attending too? Reach out — they’d love to say hi!
Excited to connect, learn, and explore this year’s theme: “Growing Success: Driven by Passion.”
Attending too? Reach out — they’d love to say hi!
🌱 Heading to Groundswell? So are we! 🌱
Caeli Richardson and Madeleine Post will be at the Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival this week.
Feel free to connect with them on LinkedIn or chat with them directly at the event!
👉 More info on the event here: 🔗 groundswellag.com
Caeli Richardson and Madeleine Post will be at the Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival this week.
Feel free to connect with them on LinkedIn or chat with them directly at the event!
👉 More info on the event here: 🔗 groundswellag.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🌱 Heading to Groundswell? So are we! 🌱
Caeli Richardson and Madeleine Post will be at the Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival this week.
Feel free to connect with them on LinkedIn or chat with them directly at the event!
👉 More info on the event here: 🔗 groundswellag.com
Caeli Richardson and Madeleine Post will be at the Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival this week.
Feel free to connect with them on LinkedIn or chat with them directly at the event!
👉 More info on the event here: 🔗 groundswellag.com
Bruno Santos attended the Australasian Plant Breeding Conference (APBC 2025).
👉 Let's connect if you are working in the plant breeding sector in Australia and are looking to integrate multi-trait selection, genomic prediction, or economic breeding objectives to your program.
👉 Let's connect if you are working in the plant breeding sector in Australia and are looking to integrate multi-trait selection, genomic prediction, or economic breeding objectives to your program.
June 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Bruno Santos attended the Australasian Plant Breeding Conference (APBC 2025).
👉 Let's connect if you are working in the plant breeding sector in Australia and are looking to integrate multi-trait selection, genomic prediction, or economic breeding objectives to your program.
👉 Let's connect if you are working in the plant breeding sector in Australia and are looking to integrate multi-trait selection, genomic prediction, or economic breeding objectives to your program.
🎤 AbacusBio is proud to have 4 team members presenting at the 26th AAABG Conference next week in Queenstown! 🧬
Catch talks by Dr Fiona Hely, Dr Cheryl Quinton, Dr Luna Zhang & Shalini Abeykoon on topics from methane traits to goat breeding programs.
Full speaker details: www.aaabg.org/aaabghome/
Catch talks by Dr Fiona Hely, Dr Cheryl Quinton, Dr Luna Zhang & Shalini Abeykoon on topics from methane traits to goat breeding programs.
Full speaker details: www.aaabg.org/aaabghome/
June 19, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🎤 AbacusBio is proud to have 4 team members presenting at the 26th AAABG Conference next week in Queenstown! 🧬
Catch talks by Dr Fiona Hely, Dr Cheryl Quinton, Dr Luna Zhang & Shalini Abeykoon on topics from methane traits to goat breeding programs.
Full speaker details: www.aaabg.org/aaabghome/
Catch talks by Dr Fiona Hely, Dr Cheryl Quinton, Dr Luna Zhang & Shalini Abeykoon on topics from methane traits to goat breeding programs.
Full speaker details: www.aaabg.org/aaabghome/
🎤 Catch us at the Interbull & ADSA Joint Meeting!
📍 Louisville, KY, USA
📅 21–23 June 2025
Our consultant Katarzyna Stachowicz will be there and presenting.
If you're attending and would like to catch up, feel free to reach out to her 👋
🔗 More info about the event: ow.ly/mgxg50Wbq1N
📍 Louisville, KY, USA
📅 21–23 June 2025
Our consultant Katarzyna Stachowicz will be there and presenting.
If you're attending and would like to catch up, feel free to reach out to her 👋
🔗 More info about the event: ow.ly/mgxg50Wbq1N
June 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
🎤 Catch us at the Interbull & ADSA Joint Meeting!
📍 Louisville, KY, USA
📅 21–23 June 2025
Our consultant Katarzyna Stachowicz will be there and presenting.
If you're attending and would like to catch up, feel free to reach out to her 👋
🔗 More info about the event: ow.ly/mgxg50Wbq1N
📍 Louisville, KY, USA
📅 21–23 June 2025
Our consultant Katarzyna Stachowicz will be there and presenting.
If you're attending and would like to catch up, feel free to reach out to her 👋
🔗 More info about the event: ow.ly/mgxg50Wbq1N
We are hiring! 🚀
👉 Applied Plant & Animal Geneticist
🔗Australia: ow.ly/f5eY50W8nNL
🔗New Zealand: ow.ly/xZmV50W8nNI
👉 Livestock Production Consultant, Australia
🔗https://ow.ly/nGTE50W8nNM
👉 Quantitative Plant Geneticist, Canada
🔗 ow.ly/Z1n350W8nNE
Join our team to shape the future together! 🌱💼
👉 Applied Plant & Animal Geneticist
🔗Australia: ow.ly/f5eY50W8nNL
🔗New Zealand: ow.ly/xZmV50W8nNI
👉 Livestock Production Consultant, Australia
🔗https://ow.ly/nGTE50W8nNM
👉 Quantitative Plant Geneticist, Canada
🔗 ow.ly/Z1n350W8nNE
Join our team to shape the future together! 🌱💼
June 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We are hiring! 🚀
👉 Applied Plant & Animal Geneticist
🔗Australia: ow.ly/f5eY50W8nNL
🔗New Zealand: ow.ly/xZmV50W8nNI
👉 Livestock Production Consultant, Australia
🔗https://ow.ly/nGTE50W8nNM
👉 Quantitative Plant Geneticist, Canada
🔗 ow.ly/Z1n350W8nNE
Join our team to shape the future together! 🌱💼
👉 Applied Plant & Animal Geneticist
🔗Australia: ow.ly/f5eY50W8nNL
🔗New Zealand: ow.ly/xZmV50W8nNI
👉 Livestock Production Consultant, Australia
🔗https://ow.ly/nGTE50W8nNM
👉 Quantitative Plant Geneticist, Canada
🔗 ow.ly/Z1n350W8nNE
Join our team to shape the future together! 🌱💼
See you at the Beef Improvement Federation 2025 Symposium! 🐂📈
Our expert consultant, John Crowley, will be on-site all week, eager to share insights and connect with fellow industry leaders.
If you'd like to connect with John while he’s there, don’t hesitate to reach out on Linkedin! 🤝
Our expert consultant, John Crowley, will be on-site all week, eager to share insights and connect with fellow industry leaders.
If you'd like to connect with John while he’s there, don’t hesitate to reach out on Linkedin! 🤝
June 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
See you at the Beef Improvement Federation 2025 Symposium! 🐂📈
Our expert consultant, John Crowley, will be on-site all week, eager to share insights and connect with fellow industry leaders.
If you'd like to connect with John while he’s there, don’t hesitate to reach out on Linkedin! 🤝
Our expert consultant, John Crowley, will be on-site all week, eager to share insights and connect with fellow industry leaders.
If you'd like to connect with John while he’s there, don’t hesitate to reach out on Linkedin! 🤝
We were delighted to host a fantastic group of students from the University of Edinburgh as part of the Insights Programme.
It was a pleasure to connect with such an engaged and enthusiastic group — we hope you enjoyed the visit as much as we did!
It was a pleasure to connect with such an engaged and enthusiastic group — we hope you enjoyed the visit as much as we did!
June 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We were delighted to host a fantastic group of students from the University of Edinburgh as part of the Insights Programme.
It was a pleasure to connect with such an engaged and enthusiastic group — we hope you enjoyed the visit as much as we did!
It was a pleasure to connect with such an engaged and enthusiastic group — we hope you enjoyed the visit as much as we did!
We are in Rwanda for the African Dairy Conference & Exhibition!
David Kenny and Tim Byrne are sharing our work on genetic selection and breeding design to support the Rwandan dairy industry.
Great start with the team dinner at Sol Luna in Kigali!
David Kenny and Tim Byrne are sharing our work on genetic selection and breeding design to support the Rwandan dairy industry.
Great start with the team dinner at Sol Luna in Kigali!
May 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
We are in Rwanda for the African Dairy Conference & Exhibition!
David Kenny and Tim Byrne are sharing our work on genetic selection and breeding design to support the Rwandan dairy industry.
Great start with the team dinner at Sol Luna in Kigali!
David Kenny and Tim Byrne are sharing our work on genetic selection and breeding design to support the Rwandan dairy industry.
Great start with the team dinner at Sol Luna in Kigali!
🌍 Our consultants Cheryl Quinton & Sam Harburg attended the World Angus Forum in Brisbane—800+ global attendees united under the theme “Beef for a Better Planet.”
Proud to be part of a community driving progress in the beef industry! 🐂🤝
Proud to be part of a community driving progress in the beef industry! 🐂🤝
May 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🌍 Our consultants Cheryl Quinton & Sam Harburg attended the World Angus Forum in Brisbane—800+ global attendees united under the theme “Beef for a Better Planet.”
Proud to be part of a community driving progress in the beef industry! 🐂🤝
Proud to be part of a community driving progress in the beef industry! 🐂🤝
Great to have future ag and hort leaders from the University of Arkansas visit our Edinburgh Office!
Maddi Post and Mason Chizk (a proud alum) shared insights on our global plant breeding work.
Excited to see where their journey leads!
Maddi Post and Mason Chizk (a proud alum) shared insights on our global plant breeding work.
Excited to see where their journey leads!
May 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Great to have future ag and hort leaders from the University of Arkansas visit our Edinburgh Office!
Maddi Post and Mason Chizk (a proud alum) shared insights on our global plant breeding work.
Excited to see where their journey leads!
Maddi Post and Mason Chizk (a proud alum) shared insights on our global plant breeding work.
Excited to see where their journey leads!
💗 Today, Abacus proudly stands against bullying for #PinkShirtDay! 💗
We’re joining thousands across the globe in wearing pink to raise awareness about bullying prevention and promote kindness, inclusion, and respect.
Together, let’s create environments where everyone feels safe and supported.
We’re joining thousands across the globe in wearing pink to raise awareness about bullying prevention and promote kindness, inclusion, and respect.
Together, let’s create environments where everyone feels safe and supported.
May 16, 2025 at 7:30 AM
💗 Today, Abacus proudly stands against bullying for #PinkShirtDay! 💗
We’re joining thousands across the globe in wearing pink to raise awareness about bullying prevention and promote kindness, inclusion, and respect.
Together, let’s create environments where everyone feels safe and supported.
We’re joining thousands across the globe in wearing pink to raise awareness about bullying prevention and promote kindness, inclusion, and respect.
Together, let’s create environments where everyone feels safe and supported.
🚀 Supporting Wagyu Innovation Across Continents 🐮
On May 15, Doug Bjelland & John Crowley will be at the Big Texas Event.
👋 Planning to attend? We’d love to connect — send us a message on LinkedIn!
📍 Fort Worth, TX
🔗 thebigtexassale.com | wagyu.org.au
On May 15, Doug Bjelland & John Crowley will be at the Big Texas Event.
👋 Planning to attend? We’d love to connect — send us a message on LinkedIn!
📍 Fort Worth, TX
🔗 thebigtexassale.com | wagyu.org.au
May 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🚀 Supporting Wagyu Innovation Across Continents 🐮
On May 15, Doug Bjelland & John Crowley will be at the Big Texas Event.
👋 Planning to attend? We’d love to connect — send us a message on LinkedIn!
📍 Fort Worth, TX
🔗 thebigtexassale.com | wagyu.org.au
On May 15, Doug Bjelland & John Crowley will be at the Big Texas Event.
👋 Planning to attend? We’d love to connect — send us a message on LinkedIn!
📍 Fort Worth, TX
🔗 thebigtexassale.com | wagyu.org.au
🚀 Exciting news from AbacusBio!
Megan Vasko is now an ADOPT Project Facilitator with Innovate UK—helping businesses turn innovative ideas into real-world success. 👏
Learn more about the funding opportunity here: farminginnovation.ukri.org/adopt/
#Innovation #ADOPT #AbacusBio
Megan Vasko is now an ADOPT Project Facilitator with Innovate UK—helping businesses turn innovative ideas into real-world success. 👏
Learn more about the funding opportunity here: farminginnovation.ukri.org/adopt/
#Innovation #ADOPT #AbacusBio
May 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🚀 Exciting news from AbacusBio!
Megan Vasko is now an ADOPT Project Facilitator with Innovate UK—helping businesses turn innovative ideas into real-world success. 👏
Learn more about the funding opportunity here: farminginnovation.ukri.org/adopt/
#Innovation #ADOPT #AbacusBio
Megan Vasko is now an ADOPT Project Facilitator with Innovate UK—helping businesses turn innovative ideas into real-world success. 👏
Learn more about the funding opportunity here: farminginnovation.ukri.org/adopt/
#Innovation #ADOPT #AbacusBio
🎉 A warm welcome to Freddy Fikse, who has recently joined the AbacusBio UK team!
With 20+ years in animal breeding & genetics, Freddy brings deep expertise and global experience.
We’re thrilled to have Freddy on board! 💚
With 20+ years in animal breeding & genetics, Freddy brings deep expertise and global experience.
We’re thrilled to have Freddy on board! 💚
April 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🎉 A warm welcome to Freddy Fikse, who has recently joined the AbacusBio UK team!
With 20+ years in animal breeding & genetics, Freddy brings deep expertise and global experience.
We’re thrilled to have Freddy on board! 💚
With 20+ years in animal breeding & genetics, Freddy brings deep expertise and global experience.
We’re thrilled to have Freddy on board! 💚