What EVA Jura does

EVA Jura is a French agricultural cooperative (société coopérative agricole) specializing in Montbéliarde cattle genetics and dairy herd management services, formed on December 18, 2017 from the merger of Jura Bétail and Jura Conseil Elevage. Operating from its headquarters in Crançot (Hauteroche) in the Jura department, the cooperative employs approximately 120 collaborators and reports an annual business volume exceeding €11 million. It serves dairy farmers across 9 French administrative regions (its statutory membership area since June 2013) and exports Montbéliarde genetics to more than 27 countries across 5 continents. The organization delivers its services through three integrated pillars: a 16-sector animal insemination and breeding-advice network covering the full Jura territory, the Montbéliarde JB genetic selection program, and livestock commercialization operated through its subsidiary Montbéliarde du Jura SAS.

The cooperative's core technology is the Montbéliarde JB (Jura Bétail) genetic selection program, a proprietary breeding program with more than 70 years of accumulated phenotypic and genomic data. The program manages approximately 150 bulls and 100+ male calves at the Crançot site and maintains a continuous stock of 3 million semen straws across four commercial ranges: JB Espoir (young genomic bulls without index diffusion), JB Junior (young genomic bulls with index spread), JB Senior (progeny-tested adult bulls), and JB Sexé (sexed female semen). EVA Jura complements this genetic offering with a portfolio of farmer-facing tools, including integrated third-party sensor systems (Smart'vel 2 calving detectors, Heatime HR and Sensetime heat and rumination monitors) and specialized milking diagnostics (LactoCorder sampling meters, Optitraite and Certitraite milking machine certification, Agrilean technical-economic farm diagnostics).

EVA Jura generates revenue through three core streams: livestock resale margins on approximately 3,000 animals traded annually via Montbéliarde du Jura SAS; sales of Montbéliarde JB semen doses (50,000–100,000 domestically and 150,000–200,000 exported annually); and fee-for-service offerings including animal insemination, dairy performance testing (contrôle laitier), breeding advice programs (Techni'lait, Regu'lait, Opti'lait), milk quality diagnostics, sanitary prevention, and continuing training. The go-to-market is anchored by a twice-daily field technician round across 16 inseminator sectors in the Jura, supported by a multilingual digital presence (French, Spanish, English, German) for international export markets. The cooperative holds Agrément ministériel 11535 and serves as the delegated departmental OVS for state veterinary-sanitary missions and as the master auditor for CBPE (Charte des Bonnes Pratiques d'Élevage) audits in the Jura, reinforcing its structural position within the regional AOP dairy ecosystem.

Name

EVA Jura

Legal name

EVA Jura

Website

https://evajura.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EVA Jura is a French agricultural cooperative offering Montbéliarde cattle insemination services, the JB genetic selection program, dairy herd management, and livestock commercialization across 9 French regions and 27+ export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Breeding Services

NAICS

Cattle Ranching and Farming (1121), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Artificial Insemination (AI) & Semen Collection/Distribution Services (AFAEAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dairy Breeding & Genetics (AI, Embryo Transfer) (AFAEACAD), Nucleus Herd/Flock Breeding & Multiplier Stock Supply (AFAEAJAF)

Keywords

• Cattle breeding services
• Artificial insemination
• Dairy genetics
• Livestock commercialization
• Breeding advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Crançot

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Livestock Commercialization (Montbéliarde du Jura SAS): The subsidiary Montbéliarde du Jura SAS purchases approximately 3,000 animals annually from Jura farms, allots them in dedicated facilities at Crançot and Sermu, and resells them to buyers in France and internationally. Animals sold include pregnant heifers, young cows, complete herds, and female calves. The cooperative generates revenue through the margin on these animal sales.
2. Semen Sales — JB Genetics: EVA Jura produces and sells semen doses from Montbéliarde bulls under the JB (Jura Bétail) brand. Four product ranges are offered: JB Espoir (young genomic bulls without index diffusion), JB Junior (young genomic bulls with index spread), JB Senior (evaluated adult bulls with daughters), and JB Sexé (sexed female semen). Approximately 300,000 doses are used annually across France and globally, with 50,000–100,000 doses distributed domestically and 150,000–200,000 exported annually.
3. Agricultural Services and Consulting: EVA Jura generates revenue through various fee-for-service offerings including animal insemination services, dairy performance testing (contrôle de performance), breeding advice (Techni'lait, Regu'lait, Opti'lait programs), milk quality diagnostics, sanitary prevention services, LactoCorder analysis, milking machine certification (Optitraite/Certitraite), building consultation, agronomic advisory, and training. These services are provided to member farmers and affiliated cooperative members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EVA Jura is an agricultural cooperative providing Montbéliarde cattle breeding services, including artificial insemination, dairy performance testing, breeding advisory, sanitary prevention, and the proprietary JB (Jura Bétail) genetic selection program with four bull semen ranges. The cooperative operates a semen production laboratory at Crançot and, through its subsidiary Montbéliarde du Jura SAS, purchases and resells approximately 3,000 breeding females annually across France and 27+ international markets.

Product overview

EVA Jura is an agricultural cooperative (formed December 2017 from the merger of Jura Bétail and Jura Conseil Elevage) offering a comprehensive suite of livestock services centered on the Montbéliarde breed. The core offerings include animal insemination, dairy performance control, breeding advisory services, and the Montbéliarde JB genetic selection program with four bull ranges (JB Espoir, JB Junior, JB Senior, JB Sexé). The portfolio extends to specialized services such as milking analysis (LactoCorder®, Optitraite®), animal monitoring technology (Smart'vel 2, Heatime HR, Sensetime), and technical diagnostics (Agrilean). Commercial activities are handled through subsidiary Montbéliarde du Jura SAS, which trades approximately 3,000 breeding animals annually. The cooperative also provides sanitary prevention programs and supports AOP dairy sectors in Franche-Comté.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Montbéliarde JB: Genetic selection program for Montbéliarde cattle breed, offering semen from four ranges of bulls: JB Espoir, JB Junior, JB Senior, and JB Sexé.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 animals traded annually through Montbéliarde du Jura SAS, with guaranteed payment to sellers
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Montbéliarde du Jura SAScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2017Montbéliarde du Jura SAS is the commercial subsidiary of EVA Jura, handling the purchase and sale of Montbéliarde breeding females. The subsidiary is co-owned with Crédit Agricole de Franche-Comté, GDS du Jura, and the Jura Montbéliarde breed union. It purchases approximately 3,000 animals annually from Jura farms, prepares them at Crançot and Sermu facilities, and sells to buyers in France and internationally. It is the primary commercialization channel for member farmers' livestock.
• CTFC (Centre Technique des Fromages Comtois)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTFC is the technical center for Comté cheeses, collaborating with EVA Jura on milk quality services under the UNILAC banner. Services include preventive and curative milk quality interventions, LactoCorder diagnostics, milking machine assessment, and udder health convergence programs. EVA Jura provides CTFC with a milk quality technician working 100% of their time, plus additional technicians as needed.
• UNILAC (Union des Intervenants du Lait Cru)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNILAC is a consortium of organizations serving raw milk quality production, of which EVA Jura is a member. The partnership enables coordinated preventive actions to control sanitary risks in raw milk production, improve milking and cleaning practices, correct risk factors, and orient beneficial cheese-making microflora. UNILAC offers complete and complementary services to farmers and their cheese dairies.
• GDS du Jura (Groupement Départemental de Défense Sanitaire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGDS du Jura is a co-founder and shareholder of Montbéliarde du Jura SAS alongside EVA Jura and Crédit Agricole de Franche-Comté. GDS ensures sanitary surveillance across the department, organizes training and sanitary advice, and implements collective health programs. EVA Jura technicians are trained to relay GDS technical messages on BVD, IBR, and other disease prevention programs. GDS covers 50% of analysis costs for the VISABEL salmonella/listeria surveillance network.
• URFAC (Union des Régions Fermières Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes et Bourgogne-Franche-Comté)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerURFAC represents AOP sector organizations. EVA Jura actively contributes to the AOP control plan by conducting audits of AOP milk-producing farms on URFAC's behalf. Two EVA Jura auditors are trained for these audits. The cooperative also provides technical and economic expertise to support AOP sector evolution and specifications.
• Chambre Régionale d'Agriculture de Franche-ComtéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Regional Chamber of Agriculture coordinates the Franche-Comté Herb Group (with IDELE) and is a key partner in EVA Jura's technical ecosystem. The Chamber works with EVA Jura on grassland management, grazing optimization, and regional agricultural development initiatives.
• FRCL (Fédération Régionale des Fromagers de Comté)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRCL is the regional federation of Comté cheese makers. In the context of the UNILAC milk quality partnership, EVA Jura works with FRCL and AOP sector presidents to implement preventive milk quality programs and coordinate with affineurs (cheese refiner partners).
• Chambre Départementale d'Agriculture du JuraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jura Departmental Chamber of Agriculture is a historic partner of EVA Jura (alongside GDS du Jura). It supports the cooperative in technical, regulatory, and development matters, and collaborates on the Agrilean multidisciplinary diagnostic program alongside CER and EVA Jura.
• ADFPA du Jura (Formation Partner)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerADFPA du Jura is identified as a training partner for EVA Jura's continuing education programs for breeders. The cooperative offers training sessions on genomics, reproduction, breeding advice, milk quality, sector support, and animal health, with ADFPA as the designated partner organization.
• GTV (Groupement Technique Vétérinaire du Jura)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTV is the Veterinary Technical Group with which EVA Jura jointly operates the 'Convergence – Udder Health' program for mastitis and somatic cell management. The joint service provides herd diagnostics, action plans, milking assistance, and follow-up sampling for dairy farms.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Gènes Diffusion: French cattle AI cooperative (Hauts-de-France) operating a semen production center, bull stud, and genetic selection programs across multiple dairy and beef breeds. Directly comparable to EVA Jura as a French cooperative AI/breeding peer with international exports.
• Evolution (XY Breeding): French cattle AI cooperative formed from merger of multiple regional AI centers, offering semen distribution, breeding advice, and herd management services across France. Comparable in structure, services, and member-cooperative model.
• CRV: Dutch cattle breeding cooperative providing AI, herd management, and dairy genetics globally, with export reach across Europe, Oceania, and the Americas. Comparable as a cooperative genetics organization with international semen distribution.
• Viking Genetics: Cooperative owned by Danish, Swedish, and Finnish dairy farmers providing cattle genetics, AI services, and breeding programs across Northern Europe and internationally. Comparable as a member-owned AI cooperative with broad export footprint.
• Semex: Canadian cattle genetics alliance marketing dairy and beef semen globally with substantial international distribution. Comparable through its AI stud operations, bull portfolio, and multinational semen export activity.

Broad incumbents

• ABS Global (Genus plc): One of the world's largest cattle genetics companies (US-headquartered, owned by Genus plc) offering beef and dairy semen, embryo transfer, and breeding services globally. Comparable via its large-scale AI stud and export distribution model.
• Select Sires: US federation of farmer-owned cooperatives providing cattle AI services and beef/dairy genetics worldwide. Comparable in structure (cooperative federation), AI services portfolio, and international export reach.
• Agrial: Large French agricultural cooperative spanning dairy, livestock, crop production, and distribution. Comparable as a major French farmer-owned cooperative with overlapping dairy and livestock member services.

Emerging players

• Prim'Holstein: French Holstein breed association/AI cooperative providing Holstein genetics, performance recording, and breeding services. Comparable as a French cattle breed organization but focused on the Holstein breed rather than Montbéliarde.

Others

• Institut de l'Élevage (IDELE): French technical institute for livestock farming conducting R&D, performance recording, and genetic evaluation referenced by EVA Jura. Comparable as a peer-tier industry body and technical partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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