Cooperative Resources International (CRI) is one of the world's leading artificial insemination organizations with a mission to provide superior genetics to dairy and beef producers around the globe. For over 60 years, the cooperative has provided high-quality semen from breed-leading sires. Today, semen from CRI sires is distributed in over 60 countries.

Throughout A.I. industry history, CRI and predecessors have demonstrated a strong commitment to research and innovation. The cooperative has served at the forefront in developing numerous evaluations now widely accepted in the industry. In addition, CRI collects and utilizes internal fertility data to further improve semen processing and A.I. techniques.

To help producers around the globe reach herd profit goals, the CRI breeding program strives to develop sires that lead to longer-living, healthier cows which breed back promptly, have good udders, feet and legs and make milk efficiently.

CRI also takes a lead role in agricultural development projects in emerging, transitional and developing countries. Utilizing the cooperative's expertise in bovine genetics, bovine reproduction, herd management, recordkeeping, milk recording, livestock marketing, agricultural testing, food and environmental testing, training program development, information technology and cooperative structure, CRI strives to assist producers and allied industry in improving animal agriculture and food production. The cooperative's efforts are often conducted in partner with U.S. government agencies, cooperatives, universities and associations.