A century of breeding, shaped by real work and real conditions.

The revolutionary period and civil war that followed the collapse of the Russian Empire disrupted agricultural and breeding institutions across the region, including what is now Ukraine.

Many stud farms ceased operations or were destroyed. Poltava was among the very few that continued working without interruption.

During these years, breeders preserved pedigree animals under extreme conditions, often saving breeding stock individually. Documentation, lineage, and selection work were maintained despite the instability.

It was during this period that a defining principle took shape — to protect genetic value and professional continuity, even when systems around it collapse.

During the early Soviet period, the Poltava State Stud evolved into a center of applied breeding science, operating within a state-led agricultural research system that covered much of Eastern Europe at the time.

Poltava was among the first facilities in the region to introduce artificial insemination — a breakthrough technology that fundamentally changed livestock reproduction.

Specialists from Poltava trained colleagues from other regions, contributing to the formation of a national breeding and reproduction school.

An honorary certificate preserved from this period, personally signed by Joseph Stalin, remains not as a political symbol, but as evidence that professional skill, scientific discipline, and measurable results were formally recognized even in that era.

In the second half of the 20th century, Poltava entered a new phase of development as breeding priorities shifted from horses to cattle, reflecting the growing role of dairy and beef production.

Elite breeding bulls were introduced, including Swiss Brown genetics from Switzerland — marking the beginning of systematic work with internationally recognized cattle lines.

The stud farm was reorganized into the Poltava Regional Breeding Association, expanding its mandate from breeding practice to regional genetic development.

Once again, Poltava was at the forefront of technological change. In the 1960s, semen cryopreservation was implemented, enabling long-term genetic storage and significantly improving herd productivity and selection efficiency.

The enterprise regularly presented its results at national agricultural exhibitions, and over time the name Poltavaplemservis became closely associated with breeding excellence and professional reliability across the region.

On April 13, 1998, the enterprise was reorganized as Private Joint Stock Company Poltavaplemservis.

Today, on the same historic land in Horbanivka, the work that began more than a century ago continues — now focused on modern cattle genetics and herd reproduction.

Our value lies in continuous modernization.
We invest in infrastructure, laboratory technology, and the genetic base of our breeding bulls.

Our herd is systematically updated using proven global genetics, delivering predictable quality, strong selection potential, and long-term efficiency for partner farms.

Looking ahead, Poltavaplemservis continues to develop as a reliable genetic partner — strengthening its scientific base, expanding technological capabilities, and building on a legacy shaped by responsibility, precision, and long-term thinking.