Better Cows for a Better World

Better Cows for a Better World

About Urus

Formed in 2018, URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership. URUS has strong roots in the global agriculture industry. This deep history is anchored by the companies that compose URUS: Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Jetstream Genetics, Leachman Cattle, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. It’s also fueled by a worldwide team of professionals dedicated to providing dairy and beef producers with genetic and farm management information solutions that improve herd quality and productivity.

URUS has strong roots in the global agriculture industry.

The Future of Urus

URUS is committed to building a sustainable future for the next generation

Data Based Management

Data Based Management

Prosperous People

Prosperous People

Focused Education

Focused Education

Durable Calves

Durable Calves

Productive Cows

Productive Cows

Elite Genetics

Elite Genetics

Urus Companies

URUS IS THE SOURCE
for technologies to improve the profitability of progressive commercial dairy and beef operations worldwide.

Urus Companies

URUS IS THE SOURCE
for technologies to improve the profitability of progressive commercial dairy and beef operations worldwide.

Ryan Gaines is Chief Financial Officer of URUS.  He joined in October 2025. He owns financial strategy, controls, and business partnering to support sustainable growth across URUS brands. Ryan brings experience from Wrigley, Unilever, Cargill, and CPM Holdings, and is passionate about building high-performing teams that drive long-term impact.

Petra Vijverberg is Chief Integration Officer of URUS. She leads the coordination, alignment, and innovation of People and Culture, Digital and Data Strategy, Sustainability, and Supply Chain. Petra has been with URUS since 2023 and has an extensive track record in commercial and strategic roles. Before URUS, she worked for Pon Holdings in the Netherlands. 

Kevin Muxlow is Chief Commercial Officer for URUS and is committed to continuously support a team of trusted and resourceful advisors creating value for our clients and members globally. He leads URUS portfolio brands marketing alongside the commercial function organized in four regions – North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. Raised on family progressive dairy and heifer grower operations in western Canada, Kevin started his off-farm career working with farm organizations in government relations and then joined Alta Genetics in 2005 holding marketing, people development, sales and executive leadership roles.

Paul Hunt has been the Chief Executive Officer of URUS since 2023. His focus area is to grow URUS’ impact globally in line with our vision to create better cows for a better world. His focus areas are inorganic growth opportunities through acquisitions and partnerships, R&D, and production. Prior to the creation of URUS, Paul was the Alta Genetics COO since 2004. Paul has spent his entire career within URUS and its predecessors.