Fast Genetics and Groupe Cérès Increase Multiplication in Quebec

August 15, 2011 – Fast Genetics, a pig genetics company located in Saskatoon, SK, Canada is proud to announce that it is expanding its distribution of genetics in Eastern Canada. Fast Genetics is in the process of populating Benjo Farms which is located in the province of Quebec. The business arrangement with Benjo Farms will increase supply of breeding stock for Fast Genetics in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.

Groupe Cérès, located in St. Nicolas, Quebec distribute the Fast Genetics brand in Eastern Canada. “This increase in multiplication in a key strategic location will improve our ability to service our growing customer base throughout Eastern Canada” says Janin Boucher of Groupe Cérès. The Benjo system will focus on production of parent females for sale to commercial pork production operations in Ontario and Quebec.

Fast Genetics Inc., established in 1982, is a pig genetics company delivering high health, hyper-maternal female lines, and terminal sires selected for growth and carcass composition, backed by a science-based program that delivers premium pig genetics from people you can count on.

For further information contact:

Janin Boucher
Groupe Ceres
790 boul. Méthot
Saint-Nicolas, QC
G7A 3W4
Phone: 418-831-6070
Email: jboucher@gceres.com

Phil Dykstra
Fast Genetics
Box 1452
Clinton, ON N0M 1L0
Phone: 51-441-8226
Email: pdykstra@fastgenetics.com
Website: www.fastgenetics.com