INTERNATIONAL HOLSTEIN CATALOGUE DECEMBER

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "INTERNATIONAL HOLSTEIN CATALOGUE DECEMBER"

Transcription

1 INTERNATIONAL HOLSTEIN CATALOGUE DECEMBER 06

2 Cogent are pleased to introduce you to a selection of newly available International Holstein Sires. Included in this edition are a range of high ranking bulls and outstanding type specialists that are also available sexed and will suit a variety of different farming systems. In addition to the new sires, you will find information on the complete portfolio of well established genomic and proven sires.

3 3 CONTACTS Cogent Australia Peter Semmens General Manager M: +6 (0) E: Cogent Russia Dmitry Demchenko General Director M: E: dmitry.demchenko@cogentrussia.com Cogent Canada Dave Brand General Manager M: E: david.brand@cogentcanada.com Cogent Brasil Giani Marsal Zan Managing Director DDI: 55 (45) E: giani@cogentbrasil.com.br North & South America, Pakistan John Cochrane International Sales Manager M: +44 (0) E: john.cochrane@cogentuk.com Europe, Africa, Asia Gerbrich Andringa International Sales Manager M: +44 (0) E: gerbrich.andringa@cogentuk.com Europe Tom Peters International Sales Manager M: +44 (0) E: tom.peters@cogentuk.com Australasia Andy Smith International Sales Manager M: +6 (0) E: andy.smith@cogentuk.com

4 4 SEXED SEMEN DRAKKAR BARBICAN RC Main Event x Supersire x Supersition ITB: HOFRAM NAAB Code:4H00449 aaa: N/A Dam:Calbrett Supersire Barb VG86 nd Dam:Rainyridge Super Beth VG86 Blondin Zimmer Capture Solomon x Numero Uno x Atwood ITB: HOCANM NAAB Code:4HO04507 aaa: 3465 Dam: EDG Claire Cling VG85 nd Dam: Pine-Shelter Claire Wood VG87 Cogent abide by the Holstein UK Established Code of Advertising and CDCB PTAS Dam Calbrett Supersire Barb VG86 Milk 8 76%R EFI 7.0% Fat 7 0.5% GFI 8.00% Protein % Net Merit $ 75 PL % Fluid Merit $ 685 SCS.7 74% Cheese Merit $ 778 DPR. 69% Grazing Merit $ 75 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein AA 4th Dam Pine-Shelter Cheyenne EX95(3) Milk %R EFI 7.30% Fat 3 0.% GFI 8.70% Protein % Net Merit $ 33 PL.9 7% Fluid Merit $ 68 SCS.7 73% Cheese Merit $ 346 DPR % Grazing Merit $ 37 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein AA Sire Calving Ease 7.60% 6% Daughter Calving Ease 5.90% 59% %R UDC +.65 FLC +.9 Dtrs 0 Herds Sire Calving Ease 7.30% 6% Daughter Calving Ease 5.60% 54% +3 74%R UDC +3.4 FLC +.40 Dtrs 0 Herds Stature.88 Tall Strength.5 Strong Body Depth.6 Deep Dairy Form.7 Open Rib Rump Angle High Pins Thurl Width 0.67 Wide Legs-Side View -0.8 Posty Legs- View. Straight Foot Angle.45 Steep Feet & Legs Score.54 High F.Udder Attach 3.3 Strong Udder Height 3.68 High Udder Width 3.39 Wide Udder Cleft.7 Strong Udder Depth.64 Shallow Placement.8 Close Teat Placement.04 Close Teat Length Short Stature 3.6 Tall Strength.59 Strong Body Depth.67 Deep Dairy Form.59 Open Rib Rump Angle High Pins Thurl Width.7 Wide Legs-Side View Posty Legs- View.8 Straight Foot Angle 3.3 Steep Feet & Legs Score.54 High F.Udder Attach 4.54 Strong Udder Height 3.60 High Udder Width 3.3 Wide Udder Cleft.66 Strong Udder Depth 4.08 Shallow Placement.58 Close Teat Placement.4 Close Teat Length 0.46 Long

5 5 DPR PL PL EASY CALVING OUTCROSS Endco Evolve POC Powerball-P x Balisto x Epic ITB: HO840M NAAB Code:4HO045 aaa: 3456 Dam: Royal-Vista Balisto Esta nd Dam: Royal-Vista Epic Estelle VG86 Halcyon Freestyle Missouri x Massey x Fibrax ITB: HOGBRM NAAB Code:4HO04480 aaa:n/a Dam: Mars Froukje 597 VG86 nd Dam: Mars Froukje 478 VG88 Cogent abide by the Holstein UK Established Code of Advertising and CDCB PTAS 3rd Dam Mor-Yet Goldwyn 68 EX94 (E) Milk %R EFI 7.00% Fat % GFI 7.70% Protein 48 0.% Net Merit $ 648 PL 4. 7% Fluid Merit $ 50 SCS.86 73% Cheese Merit $ 705 DPR. 69% Grazing Merit $ 65 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein BB nd Dam Mars Froukje 478 VG88 Milk %R EFI 6.90% Fat % GFI 7.60% Protein % Net Merit $ 676 PL 5.8 7% Fluid Merit $ 670 SCS.78 73% Cheese Merit $ 678 DPR % Grazing Merit $ 64 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein AB Sire Calving Ease 7.40% 60% Daughter Calving Ease 3.50% 54% %R UDC +.99 FLC +.36 Dtrs 0 Herds Sire Calving Ease 6.50% 60% Daughter Calving Ease 4.50% 54% %R UDC +.5 FLC +.0 Dtrs 0 Herds Stature.06 Tall Strength 0.50 Strong Body Depth 0.70 Deep Dairy Form.76 Open Rib Rump Angle 0.58 Sloped Thurl Width.3 Wide Legs-Side View 0.6 Sickle Legs- View 0.95 Straight Foot Angle.67 Steep Feet & Legs Score.66 High F.Udder Attach.49 Strong Udder Height.80 High Udder Width.58 Wide Udder Cleft.00 Strong Udder Depth.0 Shallow Placement.09 Close Teat Placement 0.40 Close Teat Length 0.6 Long Stature 0.69 Tall Strength -0.0 Frail Body Depth 0.0 Deep Dairy Form.4 Open Rib Rump Angle -.4 High Pins Thurl Width 0.47 Wide Legs-Side View 0.9 Sickle Legs- View.3 Straight Foot Angle 0.96 Steep Feet & Legs Score.4 High F.Udder Attach.83 Strong Udder Height.97 High Udder Width.73 Wide Udder Cleft.0 Strong Udder Depth.4 Shallow Placement.35 Close Teat Placement.5 Close Teat Length 0.58 Long

6 6 DPR EASY CALVING PL EASY CALVING Vogue Lego Silver x Numero Uno x Snowman ITB: HOCANM NAAB Code:4HO0453 aaa: 3456 Dam:Snowbiz N Uno Lena VG86 nd Dam:Freurehaven FGS Lucy VG86 Vogue Lumberjack Supershot x Mccutchen x Snowman ITB: HOCANM NAAB Code:4HO0433 aaa:3456 Dam: Snowbiz Mccutchen Lottie VG87 nd Dam: Freurehaven FGS Lucy VG86 Cogent abide by the Holstein UK Established Code of Advertising and CDCB PTAS Dam Snowbiz N Uno Lena VG86 Milk 54 76%R EFI 7.50% Fat 8 0.5% GFI 8.60% Protein % Net Merit $ 738 PL 5.7 7% Fluid Merit $ 665 SCS.73 73% Cheese Merit $ 769 DPR.4 69% Grazing Merit $ 705 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein AA Dam Snowbiz Mccutchen Lottie VG87 Milk 67 76%R EFI 7.60% Fat 50-0.% GFI 8.0% Protein % Net Merit $ 697 PL 5.3 7% Fluid Merit $ 696 SCS.86 73% Cheese Merit $ 697 DPR.6 69% Grazing Merit $ 694 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein AB Sire Calving Ease 7.80% 6% Daughter Calving Ease 5.80% 54% %R UDC +.50 FLC +.0 Dtrs 0 Herds Sire Calving Ease 6.50% 6% Daughter Calving Ease 3.70% 57% %R UDC +.4 FLC +.5 Dtrs 0 Herds Stature.8 Tall Strength 0.90 Strong Body Depth 0.86 Deep Dairy Form.57 Open Rib Rump Angle.39 Sloped Thurl Width 0.45 Wide Legs-Side View -.5 Posty Legs- View.83 Straight Foot Angle.54 Steep Feet & Legs Score.97 High F.Udder Attach.43 Strong Udder Height.75 High Udder Width.53 Wide Udder Cleft 0.99 Strong Udder Depth.38 Shallow Placement 0.43 Close Teat Placement 0. Close Teat Length 0.93 Long Stature.88 Tall Strength.65 Strong Body Depth.3 Deep Dairy Form.40 Open Rib Rump Angle 0.6 Sloped Thurl Width.44 Wide Legs-Side View 0.4 Sickle Legs- View.55 Straight Foot Angle.66 Steep Feet & Legs Score.7 High F.Udder Attach.9 Strong Udder Height.83 High Udder Width.68 Wide Udder Cleft.5 Strong Udder Depth 0.98 Shallow Placement 0.7 Close Teat Placement 0.34 Close Teat Length Short

7 7 DPR EASY CALVING DPR PL Vector Mustbe Magic Silver x Jacey x Planet ITB: HOCANM NAAB Code:4HO0454 aaa: 4365 Dam: Silvercap SGO Jacey Mustbe GP83 nd Dam: Sandy-Valley Planet Melody VG87 Mr Blondin Pickfish Red HCD Sunfish x Supersire x Colt-P Red ITB: HO840M NAAB Code:4HO04509 aaa: 3456 Dam: Butlerview Pixie SS GP84 nd Dam: Butlerview Colt Pixie EX90 Cogent abide by the Holstein UK Established Code of Advertising and CDCB PTAS nd Dam Sandy-Valley Planet Melody VG87 Milk 99 75%R EFI 7.30% Fat % GFI 8.30% Protein % Net Merit $ 8 PL 6.7 7% Fluid Merit $ 776 SCS.7 73% Cheese Merit $ 84 DPR.4 69% Grazing Merit $ 80 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein AB nd Dam Butlerview Colt Pixie VG87 Milk %R EFI 7.0% Fat % GFI 8.90% Protein % Net Merit $ 593 PL 4.0 7% Fluid Merit $ 530 SCS.83 73% Cheese Merit $ 69 DPR. 69% Grazing Merit $ 580 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein AE Sire Calving Ease 7.60% 6% Daughter Calving Ease 4.70% 54% %R UDC +.60 FLC +.74 Dtrs 0 Herds 0 69 Sire Calving Ease 7.0% 59% Daughter Calving Ease 6.30% 54% +. 74%R UDC +.7 FLC +.53 Dtrs 0 Herds Stature.6 Tall Strength 0.39 Strong Body Depth 0.40 Deep Dairy Form.39 Open Rib Rump Angle 0.4 Sloped Thurl Width 0.7 Wide Legs-Side View -0.7 Posty Legs- View.73 Straight Foot Angle.8 Steep Feet & Legs Score.86 High F.Udder Attach.4 Strong Udder Height.49 High Udder Width.9 Wide Udder Cleft.60 Strong Udder Depth.49 Shallow Placement.3 Close Teat Placement.4 Close Teat Length Short Stature.43 Tall Strength.5 Strong Body Depth.9 Deep Dairy Form.59 Open Rib Rump Angle 0.70 Sloped Thurl Width. Wide Legs-Side View -0.3 Posty Legs- View.3 Straight Foot Angle.77 Steep Feet & Legs Score.70 High F.Udder Attach.67 Strong Udder Height 3. High Udder Width.87 Wide Udder Cleft.5 Strong Udder Depth. Shallow Placement.35 Close Teat Placement. Close Teat Length -0. Short

8 8 DPR PL DPR EASY CALVING Mr Blondin Powerful-PP RDC Powerball x Supersire x Colt-P Red ITB: HO840M NAAB Code:4HO0450 aaa: N/A Dam: Butlerview Pixie SS GP84 nd Dam: Butlerview Colt Pixie EX90 BB DG Shilling Silver x Supersire x Superstition ITB: HOGBRM NAAB Code:4HO04479 aaa:n/a Dam: BB Supersire Sheira GP8 nd Dam: Twin Sheira VG85 Cogent abide by the Holstein UK Established Code of Advertising and CDCB PTAS nd Dam Butlerview Colt Pixie VG87 Milk %R EFI 6.90% Fat % GFI 7.60% Protein % Net Merit $ 709 PL 6.5 7% Fluid Merit $ 68 SCS.8 73% Cheese Merit $ 747 DPR % Grazing Merit $ 73 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein BB 3rd Dam UFM- DUBS Sheray EX90 Milk %R EFI 7.40% Fat % GFI 8.0% Protein % Net Merit $ 797 PL 7.0 7% Fluid Merit $ 693 SCS.6 73% Cheese Merit $ 84 DPR.6 69% Grazing Merit $ 745 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein AB Sire Calving Ease 7.30% 60% Daughter Calving Ease 5.0% 54% %R UDC +.60 FLC Dtrs 0 Herds Sire Calving Ease 8.0% 6% Daughter Calving Ease 5.60% 54% %R UDC +.6 FLC +.69 Dtrs 0 Herds Stature. Tall Strength 0.7 Strong Body Depth Shallow Dairy Form 0.70 Open Rib Rump Angle -0.0 High Pins Thurl Width 0.74 Wide Legs-Side View 0.6 Sickle Legs- View 0.75 Straight Foot Angle 0.77 Steep Feet & Legs Score.00 High F.Udder Attach.88 Strong Udder Height.8 High Udder Width.0 Wide Udder Cleft 0.4 Strong Udder Depth.9 Shallow Placement 0.69 Close Teat Placement 0.38 Close Teat Length 0.6 Long Stature 0.93 Tall Strength.03 Strong Body Depth 0.77 Deep Dairy Form 0.5 Open Rib Rump Angle.43 Sloped Thurl Width 0.67 Wide Legs-Side View -.54 Posty Legs- View.49 Straight Foot Angle.95 Steep Feet & Legs Score.67 High F.Udder Attach.90 Strong Udder Height.6 High Udder Width.4 Wide Udder Cleft 0.97 Strong Udder Depth.47 Shallow Placement 0.55 Close Teat Placement 0.56 Close Teat Length 0.30 Long

9 9 DPR EASY CALVING SEXED SEMEN PL Endco Supreme Cashflow x Platinum x Sudan ITB: HO840M NAAB Code:4HO045 aaa: 5346 Dam: Vieuxsaule Platinum Shiras nd Dam: Vieuxsaule Sudan Kareen VG88 Ekkel Singstar Superman x Mogul x Domain ITB: DEUM NAAB Code:4HO0479 aaa: 43 Dam: SPH Yelena 65 VG86 nd Dam: Yvette 659 VG85 Cogent abide by the Holstein UK Established Code of Advertising and CDCB PTAS nd Dam Vieuxsaule Sudan Kareen VG88 Milk 00 75%R EFI 7.0% Fat % GFI 8.0% Protein % Net Merit $ 759 PL 5.6 7% Fluid Merit $ 645 SCS.59 73% Cheese Merit $ 806 DPR.7 69% Grazing Merit $ 730 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein AB Dam SPH Yelena 65 VG86 Milk 46 75%R EFI 7.0% Fat % GFI 8.00% Protein % Net Merit $ 74 PL 5. 7% Fluid Merit $ 699 SCS.83 73% Cheese Merit $ 758 DPR % Grazing Merit $ 697 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein AB Sire Calving Ease 7.40% 60% Daughter Calving Ease 6.40% 54% %R UDC +.4 FLC +.39 Dtrs 0 Herds Sire Calving Ease 7.70% 6% Daughter Calving Ease 4.0% 54% +.4 7%R UDC +.0 FLC +.44 Dtrs 0 Herds Stature.39 Tall Strength 0.79 Strong Body Depth 0.93 Deep Dairy Form.75 Open Rib Rump Angle.00 Sloped Thurl Width 0.83 Wide Legs-Side View -.03 Posty Legs- View.0 Straight Foot Angle.73 Steep Feet & Legs Score.36 High F.Udder Attach.50 Strong Udder Height.78 High Udder Width.56 Wide Udder Cleft.43 Strong Udder Depth 0.77 Shallow Placement.48 Close Teat Placement.60 Close Teat Length Short Stature.60 Tall Strength 0.96 Strong Body Depth 0.99 Deep Dairy Form.88 Open Rib Rump Angle 0.39 Sloped Thurl Width 0.83 Wide Legs-Side View Posty Legs- View.39 Straight Foot Angle.39 Steep Feet & Legs Score.6 High F.Udder Attach.3 Strong Udder Height 3.5 High Udder Width.99 Wide Udder Cleft.53 Strong Udder Depth.8 Shallow Placement.4 Close Teat Placement.46 Close Teat Length -0. Short

10 0 AVAILABLE 07 DG ALBERO ELIOTT Wickham x Supersire x Man-O-Man ITB: HONLDM NAAB Code:4HO04478 aaa: N/A Dam:All.Nure Supersire Eleonor VG85 3yr nd Dam:All.Nure Mom Elestar VG87 SEXED SEMEN %R UDC +.5 FLC +.8 Dtrs 0 Herds 0 Sire Calving Ease 7.0% 6% Daughter Calving Ease 4.0% 54% 649 Cogent abide by the Holstein UK Established Code of Advertising and CDCB PTAS Stature.40 Tall Strength 0.98 Strong Body Depth.37 Deep Dairy Form.4 Open Rib Rump Angle 0.86 High Pins Thurl Width 0.80 Wide Legs-Side View Posty Legs- View.33 Straight Foot Angle.39 Steep Feet & Legs Score.8 High F.Udder Attach.59 Strong Udder Height 3. High Udder Width.96 Wide Udder Cleft 0.70 Strong Udder Depth 0.93 Shallow Placement 0.75 Close Teat Placement 0.36 Close Teat Length Short Mat Sis to 4th Dam: Savage-Leigh Licorice EX9 Milk 75 75%R EFI 7.30% Fat % GFI 8.00% Protein % Net Merit $ 800 PL 4.8 7% Fluid Merit $ 749 SCS.78 73% Cheese Merit $ 80 DPR % Grazing Merit $ 759 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein AA DAM All Nure Supersire Eleonor VG85 (3yr

11 Silvercap Selfie RC RDC Supershot x Aikman x Larson ITB: CANM NAAB: 4HO0473 aaa: 4356 Dam: Oconnors Aikman Scarlet VG85 nd Dam: Dymentholm Sunview Sienna VG %R UDC +.3 FLC +.09 Dtrs 0 Herds 0 Sire Calving Ease 7.00% 60% Daughter Calving Ease 4.30% 56% DPR SCS EASY CALVING 69 Stature 0.7 Tall Strength 0.87 Strong Body Depth 0.44 Deep Dairy Form 0.4 Open Rib Rump Angle High Pins Cogent abide by the Holstein UK Established Code of Advertising and CDCB PTAS Thurl Width 0.47 Wide Legs-Side View -0. Posty Legs- View.9 Straight Foot Angle. Steep Feet & Legs Score.09 High F.Udder Attach.78 Strong Udder Height.99 High Udder Width.83 Wide Udder Cleft.06 Strong Udder Depth. Shallow Placement 0.93 Close Teat Placement 0.58 Close Teat Length -0.8 Short Milk %R EFI 7.0% Fat % GFI 7.50% Protein % Net Merit $ 809 PL % Fluid Merit $ 78 SCS.64 7% Cheese Merit $ 80 DPR % Grazing Merit $ 85 Beta Casein AA Kappa Casein BB Dam Oconnors Aikman Scarlet VG85

12 PROVEN SIRE Laurelhill REGENT VG87 Prince x Maestro x Ford HBN: AI Code: HO77 Dam: Laurelhill Maestro Fay EX90 nd Dam: Laurelhill Ford Fay EX9 PRODUCTION UK DTRS 6 HERDS 38 DECEMBER 06 SOURCE UK SEXED SEMEN FI EASY LS OUTCROSS CALVING KGS FAT KGS FAT % PROT KGS PROT % REL % PLI UK Type Merit Poor 0.74 Excellent UK Udder Composite Poor 0.55 Excellent UK Legs & Feet Poor. Excellent Stature 36 Cm cm Chest Width Narrow 0. Wide Body Depth Shallow Shallow Angularity Coarse 0.0 Open Rib Rump Angle High Pins High pins Rump Width Narrow 0.7 Wide Leg Side Straight 0.0 Sickled Foot Angle Low 0.64 Steep Fore Udder Attach Loose 0.04 Tight Udder Height Very Low 0.86 Very High Udder Support Broken 0.8 Strong Udder Depth Below Hock cm above Placement Outside Outside HEALTH & FITNESS Fertility Index.8 Improver Lifespan 0.4 Improver Calving Ease 0.5 Easy Milking Speed Average Temperament. Good Somatic Cell - Improver Condition Score 0.4 High TB Advantage.9 Improver Teat Length Short.59 Long Teat Placement Apart 0.9 Close Teat Position Side Close 0.06 Apart Locomotion Poor.8 Excellent UK Daughters in UK Herds 49 Dtrs 8 Herds 83% Rel BETA CASEIN KAPPA CASEIN AA AB Dam Laurelhill Maestro Fay EX90

13 3 The British Blue beef sires from Cogent have enabled us to maximise calf value, decrease calving index whilst increasing milk output. Sires consistently produce high quality, easily born calves with good temperaments. Mike Oakley Cogent Beef on Dairy customer Oakley Farming Ltd, UK. Flying herd 050 cows COGENT BEEF ON DAIRY The ultimate Beef on Dairy range Cogent s Beef on Dairy portfolio consists of a large selection of quality beef bulls that have been selected with the dairy farmer s priorities in mind. They provide the best genetics for easy-calving along with high quality progeny that are tailored for today s market requirements. Each bull released into the portfolio is tested through our well-respected Beef Visions programme. This process guarantees our customers receive all the benefits from the great, proven sire line up that we have to offer.

14 4 Available ExcelGen Sires UK Base Name PLI Milk Kgs Fat Kgs Fat % Prot Kgs Prot % UK Type UK Udders Feet & Legs Lifespan SCC Fert. Index Calving Ease % aaa Endco SUPREME Dock CONOR Endco EVOLVE POC Prismagen KING GEORGE Vigue MUSTBE MAGIC DG Albero ELIOTT N/A Resto LRH LICORSHOT Silvercap SELFIE RC RDC Cogent SUPERSHOT OH DG MAXIMUS Wintersell DEMON DG BRODY RDC Glamour Boghill TRADER N/A Vogue LEGO MR Blondin POWERFUL-PP POS N/A Stantons ZION Cogent BILL Mapel Wood SOCCER BALL POC RDC Glamour ACHIEVE BB SHILLING N/A Glamour Boghil COOPER N/A Mapel Wood SILVERBACK Vogue LUMBERJACK De Oosterhof DG DV CANONPOWER POC Huijben DG BUICK BB CROSSFIRE MD-Maple-Lawn SKEET Wa-Del Jacey SHERMAN Drakkar BARBICAN RC N/A Mr Blondin PICKFISH RED Dukefarm AIRTON-P Wiltor DREAMER Wiltor HURRICANE Dupasquier PRIZIM HS Pulsar CHESTER Ekkel SINGSTAR Ladys-Manor Halo ARMOUR Oconnors LOTTA CLASS Oconnors Vogue MAIN TIME Wiltor DRUMMER Cogent DISTRICT RED Cogent DG SUPERSTYLE Alexerin Montery NAILED IT Wiltor CORVETTE Cogent De Crob MOAT DG SAMBA Alexerin Montery TIMBER Halcyon FREESTYLE N/A Mapel Wood BALL OF WAX PP Cogent DIEGO Vogue BEIBER PP Blondin Zimmer CAPTURE Quality Dooman MARIO Wedgewood BENEFIT

15 Available ExcelGen Sires US Base 5 Name Net Merit Milk Lbs Fat Lbs Prot Lbs PL SCS DPR SCE UDC FLC Beta Casein Kappa Casein Vogue MUST BE MAGIC AB AA DG Albero ELIOTT AA AA Drakkar BARBICAN RC AA AA Dock CONOR AB AA Silvercap SELFIE RC BB AA Cogent De Crob MOAT AB AA Cogent SUPERSHOT AB AA DG BRODY AA AA BB SHILLING AB AA Ekkel SINGSTAR AB AA Vogue LEGO AA AA Endco Supreme AB AA Vogue LUMBERJACK AB AA MD-Maple-Lawn SKEET AB AA HS Pulsar CHESTER AA AA Wa-Del Jacey SHERMAN AB AA DG SAMBA AB AA Oconnors LOTTA CLASS AB AA Alexerin Montery NAILED IT AE AA Oconnors Vogue MAIN TIME AA AA MR Blondin POWERFUL PP POS BB AA Resto LRH LICORSHOT AB AA Alexerin Montery TIMBER BE AA Endco EVOLVE POC BB AA Prismagen KING GEORGE BB AA OH DG MAXIMUS AA AA Mapel Wood SILVERBACK BE AA Glamour ACHIEVE AB AA Cogent DG SUPERSTYLE AB AA Dupasquier PRIZIM AA AA Stantons ZION BE AA Halcyon FREESTYLE AB AA De Oosterhof DG DV CANONPOWER POC AB AA Wiltor DREAMER AA AA BB CROSSFIRE AB AA Wiltor DRUMMER AA AA Mr Blondin PICKFISH RED AE AA Ladys-Manor Halo ARMOUR BB AA Cogent BILL BB AA Mapel Wood SOCCER BALL-P AB AA Wiltor HURRICANE AB AA Wintersell DEMON AB AA Heavenly PARADISE AA AA Huijben DG BUICK AB AA Cogent DIEGO BB A/B Wiltor CORVETTE AB AA Dukefarm AIRTON-P BB AA Crasdale CHILL EE AA Blondin Zimmer CAPTURE AA AA Westenrade JETHRO BB AA Cogent DISTRICT RED BB AA Vogue BEIBER PP AB AA Mapel Wood BALL OF WAX PP AB AA Quality Dooman MARIO AB AA Wedgewood BENEFIT AB AA

16 INTERNATIONAL HOLSTEIN CATALOGUE DECEMBER 06 Cogent are the world leaders in sexed semen technology. Launched in 999 Cogent have strived to build on its success over the past 7 years. Sexed semen undergoes eight different quality control procedures before being released for commercial sale, considerably more than the industry standard.

International Holstein Catalogue August 2016

International Holstein Catalogue August 2016 International Holstein Catalogue August 06 www.cogentuk.com Welcome to the latest edition of our International Holstein Catalogue, which is published at a time of major change in the industry. With price

More information

Welcome! BREEDING INNOVATION

Welcome! BREEDING INNOVATION PROOF SPECIAL AUGUST 0 Welcome! The August proof run is arguably the most important proof run of the year and Cogent is pleased to share that August has delivered some fantastic results. Tom Peters International

More information

p Most complete Holstein sire in AUS p High BPI 270 p Extreme SCS and great workability p High production and improved Daughter Fertility

p Most complete Holstein sire in AUS p High BPI 270 p Extreme SCS and great workability p High production and improved Daughter Fertility Sire Directory 2 Daughter proven sires TYPE PROOF (ABV August 2017) Overall Type 107 Mammary System 105 Stature 108 Udder Texture 103 Bone Quality 104 Angularity 104 Muzzle Width 94 Body Depth 100 Chest

More information

HOTSPOT- P. Superhero x Powerball-P x Saloon. Legs & Feet Poor. Foot Angle Low Fore Udder Att Loose

HOTSPOT- P. Superhero x Powerball-P x Saloon. Legs & Feet Poor. Foot Angle Low Fore Udder Att Loose New additions and offers! Wilder Hotspot-P HOTSPOT- P Superhero x Powerball-P x Saloon GENOMIC PLI POLLED SIRE Wilder HOTSPOT-P-ET BLF BYF CVF POC CDF 6596754 HO556 SEXED 45.. Production Traits Genomic

More information

GEN-I-BEQ HALAK GMACE LPI GMACE 14*APR PLANET X GOLDWYN 0200HO06198 GP-CAN DPF BLF CNF BYF CVF

GEN-I-BEQ HALAK GMACE LPI GMACE 14*APR PLANET X GOLDWYN 0200HO06198 GP-CAN DPF BLF CNF BYF CVF NEW RELEASE SIRES GEN-I-BEQ HALAK PLANET X GOLDWYN 0200HO06198 GP-CAN DPF BLF CNF BYF CVF aaa: 132456 DMS: 123 Kappa Casein: Beta Casein: A2B GMACE LPI +2773 GMACE 14*APR Herds 126 kg %Dev Daughters 194

More information

Sale Updates. Holstein Plaza Online Heifer Sale Monday, June 1, 2015 through Thursday, June 11, 2015

Sale Updates. Holstein Plaza Online Heifer Sale Monday, June 1, 2015 through Thursday, June 11, 2015 Sale Updates Closes THURSDAY, JUNE 11 starting at 4:00 p.m. EST, the auction closes with staggering closing times (every 3 minutes a lot will close) Lot 1: IHG Lotto Tania 9425 Location: Illinois, USA

More information

Montbeliarde. Catalog. The. Breed

Montbeliarde. Catalog. The. Breed Native of Jura plateau from eastern part of France, the Montbeliarde breed belongs to the European branch of Pie-Rouge breeds. Subjected to strong ranges of temperatures, Jura climate is continental, the

More information

MONTBELIARDE & NORMANDE

MONTBELIARDE & NORMANDE CROSSING WITH MONTBELIARDE & NORMANDE DECEMBER 213 Distributed in the U.S. by: 8-451-9275 INFO@ACCELGEN.COM WWW.ACCELGEN.COM Sire: Hollydays 18NM12 Dam: Longitude Reg No NORFRAM6114595144 aaa: 351246 Beta-casein:

More information

Spring-Fling Scottsdale ~ Holstein Sale & Seminar UPDATES Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 Scottsdale, AZ Hospitality 4-5 p.m. Live Auction 5-7 p.m.

Spring-Fling Scottsdale ~ Holstein Sale & Seminar UPDATES Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 Scottsdale, AZ Hospitality 4-5 p.m. Live Auction 5-7 p.m. Spring-Fling Scottsdale ~ Holstein Sale & Seminar UPDATES Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 Scottsdale, AZ Hospitality 4-5 p.m. Live Auction 5-7 p.m. Lot 1 The highest (tie) GTPI female ever offered at public

More information

BOCA JR-ET BARNSTORM-ET +6.0 PL 4/ GTPI 4/ FLC4/ UDC4/16 5.4% EFI 4/16 GENOMIC YOUNG SIRES

BOCA JR-ET BARNSTORM-ET +6.0 PL 4/ GTPI 4/ FLC4/ UDC4/16 5.4% EFI 4/16 GENOMIC YOUNG SIRES Since 1990 566HO1257 CIRCLE-K DIS BOCA JR-ET 566HO1193 MAJESTIC-MANOR BARNSTORM-ET HFA: 68858027 99% RHA-I *TV *TL *TY *TD Born: February 23, 2012 aaa: 324156 DMS: 561/456 GTPI +2220 +427M +.13% +52F +.07%

More information

Conformation: what does it add to nowadays breeding?

Conformation: what does it add to nowadays breeding? Conformation: what does it add to nowadays breeding? In relation with breed organisations Gerben de Jong The start breed organisations (1) Breed organisations started 100-150 years ago Focus on pedigree

More information

Welcome to the August 2018 edition of the Cogent Specialist Breeds Catalogue.

Welcome to the August 2018 edition of the Cogent Specialist Breeds Catalogue. 2 Welcome to the August 2018 edition of the Cogent Specialist Breeds Catalogue. At Cogent we remain committed to building the strongest, most diverse portfolio of top quality genetics. Breeding good quality

More information

A New Index for Mastitis Resistance

A New Index for Mastitis Resistance A New Index for Mastitis Resistance F. Miglior, * A. Koeck, * G. Kistemaker and B.J. Van Doormaal * Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock, University of Guelph Canadian Dairy Network Guelph, Ontario,

More information

Destination Naples Sale

Destination Naples Sale Destination Naples Sale Friday, January 30th, 2015 Cocktail Reception 4:00-5:30 P.M., Bella Vista Terrace Destination Naples Holstein Sale 5:30-7:30 P.M., In the Blue Heron, located on the golf level (same

More information

Objectives: The student will be able to (TSWBT). (OR Skill Set numbers in parentheses at the end of the objective statement.)

Objectives: The student will be able to (TSWBT). (OR Skill Set numbers in parentheses at the end of the objective statement.) Dairy Cattle Evaluation Linear Lesson 7 Area and/or Course: Animal Science/Dairy Knowledge 6 5 4 3 2 1 Rigor/Relevance Framework C Assimilation X A Acquisition D Adaptation B Application Teacher Goal(s):

More information

Type data supplied by Holstein UK. Production and fitness data supplied by AHDB.

Type data supplied by Holstein UK. Production and fitness data supplied by AHDB. 1 GRAZING 4 Absolute 5 Atlas 6 Black Lightening 7 Boycie 8 Cronic 9 Faithful 10 Flynn 11 Kiwi 12 Lucky Gloss 13 Magnet 14 Maximus 15 Mr Grey 16 Orca 17 Peaks 18 Superbell 19 Titan 2 2 Welcome to the February

More information

Destination Vegas Sale 2013 Friday, December 13 th, 2013 Bellagio Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, NV Hospitality at 4:30 PM Sale at 5:30 PM

Destination Vegas Sale 2013 Friday, December 13 th, 2013 Bellagio Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, NV Hospitality at 4:30 PM Sale at 5:30 PM Destination Vegas Sale 2013 Friday, December 13 th, 2013 Bellagio Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, NV Hospitality at 4:30 PM Sale at 5:30 PM Lot 1 Prefix should be Blondin (not Crasdale). Dec. Genomics: GTPI +2545,

More information

GENOMIC YOUNG SIRES WINCHEL-ET

GENOMIC YOUNG SIRES WINCHEL-ET 566HO1297 GIL-GAR FRZ April 2018 Sire Highlights GENOMIC YOUNG SIRES WINCHEL-ET HFA: 144159686 99% RHA-I *TC *TL *TD Born: May 1, 2017 aaa: 345216 DMS: 345/234 GTPI +2773 +1973M +.05% +87F +.00% +59P 75%

More information

August 2009 BROWN SWISS CATALOGUE

August 2009 BROWN SWISS CATALOGUE August 2009 BROWN SWISS CATALOGUE 0 0 0 7 3 B S 0 0 0 1 8 EX-93-CAN R HART CARTOON (M) PROPHET X MATTHEW X STANDOUT Reg. # : CANM38796 Born: 1996 May 13 aaa: 612453 DMS: 246 Kappa Casein: BB Breeder: R-HART

More information

UPDATES Party at the Park Sale Friday, June 7th, 2013 Beyond the Ivy

UPDATES Party at the Park Sale Friday, June 7th, 2013 Beyond the Ivy UPDATES Party at the Park Sale Friday, June 7th, 2013 Beyond the Ivy POLLED LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: Any polled results printed in the catalog and/or pre sale update sheet, or by announcement at the sale,

More information

Destination Naples Sale UPDATES Friday, February 1, :30 P.M. In the Preserve, Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort

Destination Naples Sale UPDATES Friday, February 1, :30 P.M. In the Preserve, Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Destination Naples Sale UPDATES Friday, February 1, 2013 5:30 P.M. In the Preserve, Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Call any member of the sale staff to place a bid over the phone: Ed Fellers 913-484-4121 ~ Jeff

More information

2013 State FFA Dairy Judging Contest

2013 State FFA Dairy Judging Contest Class 1 Sire Select 4321 Class 2 Holstein Winter Calves 2413 Class 3 Holstein Fall Calves 4132 Class 4 2 yr old Holsteins 2341 Class 5 4 yr Type 3421 Class 6 4 yr Pedigree 4231 Class 7 4 yr All 4321 Class

More information

Date of Change. Nature of Change

Date of Change. Nature of Change Date of Change Nature of Change July 17 July 17 July 17 August 17 August 17 August 17 Reformated using new template. Table of contents added. Heading numbers and heading text edited for clarity and removal

More information

OUTSTANDING TEAM OF NORWEGIAN RED SIRES NOW AVAILABLE FROM GENETICS AUSTRALIA. Writes John Harle

OUTSTANDING TEAM OF NORWEGIAN RED SIRES NOW AVAILABLE FROM GENETICS AUSTRALIA. Writes John Harle OUTSTANDING TEAM OF NORWEGIAN RED SIRES NOW AVAILABLE FROM GENETICS AUSTRALIA Writes John Harle 27 th May 2014 Semen from six outstanding Norwegian Red Sires is now available from Genetics Australia. These

More information

Progress of type harmonisation

Progress of type harmonisation Progress of type harmonisation May 2016 Arie Hamoen May 2016 Table of contents 1. Introduction 2. History 3. What happened since the general assembly WHFF intoronto and in the general assembly in Buenos

More information

Guidelines for Type Classification of Cattle and Buffalo

Guidelines for Type Classification of Cattle and Buffalo Guidelines for Type Classification of Cattle and Buffalo National Dairy Development Board Anand, Gujarat Table of Contents Sr. No. Contents Page No. 1 Foreword 1 2 The purpose 2 3 Standard traits 2 4 Eligibility

More information

PASTURE BASED GENETICS.

PASTURE BASED GENETICS. PASTURE BASED GENETICS www.cogentuk.com 2 Cogent are committed to assisting dairy farmers in driving profitability. One of the easiest ways of doing this is to breed efficient cows that will produce high

More information

Nordic Cattle Genetic Evaluation a tool for practical breeding with red breeds

Nordic Cattle Genetic Evaluation a tool for practical breeding with red breeds Nordic Cattle Genetic Evaluation a tool for practical breeding with red breeds Gert Pedersen Aamand, Nordic Cattle Genetic Evaluation, Udkaersvej 15, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark e-mail: gap@landscentret.dk

More information

Management traits. Teagasc, Moorepark, Ireland 2 ICBF

Management traits. Teagasc, Moorepark, Ireland 2 ICBF Management traits Donagh Berry 1, Jessica Coyne 1, Sinead McParland 1, Brian Enright 2, Brian Coughlan 2, Martin Burke 2, Andrew Cromie 2 1 Teagasc, Moorepark, Ireland 2 ICBF donagh.berry@teagasc.ie ICBF

More information

VIKRANK Customized index

VIKRANK Customized index VIKRANK Customized index VIKRANK - VikingGenetics customized Ranking To help farmers select the right bulls for their herd depending on their own wishes and breeding goals, VikingGenetics has developed

More information

Case Study: Dairy farm reaps benefits from milk analysis technology

Case Study: Dairy farm reaps benefits from milk analysis technology Case Study: Dairy farm reaps benefits from milk analysis technology MARCH PETER AND SHELIA COX became the first dairy farmers in the UK to install a new advanced milk analysis tool. Since installing Herd

More information

Regancrest Command Performance Sale Updates

Regancrest Command Performance Sale Updates Regancrest Command Performance Sale Updates *All animals tested negative for TB, Brucellosis and Anaplasmosis Gen Elite/Top Q will be at the Sale to inspect potential contract animals prior to the Sale.

More information

The best way to predict. the future is to. Create It. Spring 2017 Holstein Sire Catalog. SexedULTRA

The best way to predict. the future is to. Create It. Spring 2017 Holstein Sire Catalog. SexedULTRA The best way to predict the future is to Create It Spring 2017 Holstein Sire Catalog SexedULTRA GIVES YOU UP TO 90% HEIFER CALVES Cows that have heifer calves across TWO 981 lbs EXTRA lactations produce

More information

SexedULTRA. High fertility sex sorted semen achieves greater than 90% gender accuracy. The best way to predict the future is to

SexedULTRA. High fertility sex sorted semen achieves greater than 90% gender accuracy. The best way to predict the future is to The best way to predict the future is to SexedULTRA High fertility sex sorted semen achieves greater than 90% gender accuracy COLORED BREEDS REFERENCE MANUAL WINTER 2018 Icon Descriptions GREEN RIBBON

More information

Genomics, A New Era. Eric Olstad Dairy Production Specialist Zoetis

Genomics, A New Era. Eric Olstad Dairy Production Specialist Zoetis Genomics, A New Era Eric Olstad Dairy Production Specialist Zoetis What is Genomics? Genomics: An inside look at the DNA of dairy cattle Ability to make predictions based on science A new management tool

More information

Irish Moiled Breed Standard. The Cow. An excellent example of an Irish Moiled cow. 1 st Edition

Irish Moiled Breed Standard. The Cow. An excellent example of an Irish Moiled cow. 1 st Edition Irish Moiled Breed Standard The Cow An excellent example of an Irish Moiled cow 1 st Edition Preface This document was put together by Nigel Edwards MVB MRCVS who conducted a discussion group with approximately

More information

GENETIC SELECTION FOR MILK QUALITY WHERE ARE WE? David Erf Dairy Technical Services Geneticist Zoetis

GENETIC SELECTION FOR MILK QUALITY WHERE ARE WE? David Erf Dairy Technical Services Geneticist Zoetis GENETIC SELECTION FOR MILK QUALITY WHERE ARE WE? David Erf Dairy Technical Services Geneticist Zoetis OVERVIEW» The history of genetic evaluations» The importance of direct selection for a trait» Selection

More information

UPDATES Destination Naples Sale

UPDATES Destination Naples Sale UPDATES Destination Naples Sale Friday, February 3, 2012 5:30 PM Bella Vista Terrrace, Ritz Carlton Golf Resort Naples Florida Lot 1 NEW ANIMAL Butlerview SR Jeven Jayj-ET 71016182 Born 12-6-11 50K GTPI

More information

Registration system in Scandinavian countries - Focus on health and fertility traits. Red Holstein Chairman Karoline Holst

Registration system in Scandinavian countries - Focus on health and fertility traits. Red Holstein Chairman Karoline Holst Registration system in Scandinavian countries - Focus on health and fertility traits Red Holstein Chairman Karoline Holst Area of VikingGenetics The breeding program number of cows Denmark Sweden Finland

More information

K.I.SAMEN b.v. Top bulls improve again! SHOGUN PS. Every five year the base is adjusted towards younger genetic comparison

K.I.SAMEN b.v. Top bulls improve again! SHOGUN PS. Every five year the base is adjusted towards younger genetic comparison K.I.SAMEN b.v. Top bulls improve again! SHOGUN PS The base adjustments are ready!! Every five year the base is adjusted towards younger genetic comparison material (2005 born cows) and also in 2010 it

More information

Module 2: Beef Cattle. Judging Breeding Heifers

Module 2: Beef Cattle. Judging Breeding Heifers Module 2: Beef Cattle Judging Breeding Heifers Judging Beef Cattle Will Evaluate: Breeding Heifers Market Steers Do Not Judge Bulls at Regional 4-H Contest Learn Terms To Use: When judging breeding cattle

More information

Judging. The Judge s Seat. The 4-H Dairy Project. Resource Guide - Judging

Judging. The Judge s Seat. The 4-H Dairy Project. Resource Guide - Judging Judging The Judge s Seat Introduction to Judging Judging teaches you how to analyze a situation, make decisions and then back up those decisions with solid reasoning. Judging activities give 4-H members

More information

Entire Herd Dispersal of 115 High Yielding Friesian Holsteins & 30 Autumn Calving Heifers

Entire Herd Dispersal of 115 High Yielding Friesian Holsteins & 30 Autumn Calving Heifers CARMARTHEN LIVESTOCK CENTRE Tel: 01267 236268 Fax: 01267 236408 Website www.bjpmarts.co.uk Email Carmarthen@auctionmarts.com Entire Herd Dispersal of 115 High Yielding Friesian Holsteins & 30 Autumn Calving

More information

Importance of docility

Importance of docility Recent Developments in Selection for Docility in Ireland National Seminar on Strategies for improving Safety with Cattle Ross Evans ICBF 23 rd November 2010 Teagasc Health & Safety Conference Grange Importance

More information

Dairy Project Record Book

Dairy Project Record Book Dairy Project Record Book Intermediate (Age 12 14) 2018 Name: 4-H Club: 4-H Leader: Age as of (1/1/18) Years in 4-H Dairy Project: MSU Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to

More information

Collecting Abattoir Carcase Information

Collecting Abattoir Carcase Information Collecting Abattoir Carcase Information Abattoir carcase information, along with live animal ultrasound scanning measurements and genomic information, is used to calculate Carcase EBVs within Angus BREEDPLAN.

More information

Traits Points PBA Standards Disqualifying

Traits Points PBA Standards Disqualifying PBA Judging Point Guide The following is meant only as a guide to indicate how much emphasis should be given to different aspects of the Pygora. Some judges choose to use judging sheets, some would rather

More information

news K.I. SAMEN Practical proven breeding! International Newsletter spring 2012 Brigitte Heizer & Felicia 2 Foto: Alger Meekma

news K.I. SAMEN Practical proven breeding! International Newsletter spring 2012 Brigitte Heizer & Felicia 2 Foto: Alger Meekma International Newsletter spring 2012 K.I. SAMEN news Brigitte Heizer & Felicia 2 Foto: Practical proven breeding! K.I. SAMEN news INTRODUCTION March 2012 Dear SAMEN friends, It has been a little more than

More information

BREEDPLAN A Guide to Getting Started

BREEDPLAN A Guide to Getting Started What is BREEDPLAN? BREEDPLAN A Guide to Getting Started BREEDPLAN is a genetic evaluation program for beef cattle, currently implemented in more than 14 countries worldwide. BREEDPLAN uses the world s

More information

The Genus ABS Premier Collection of Angus Sires

The Genus ABS Premier Collection of Angus Sires The Genus ABS Premier Collection of Angus Sires Coonamble ELEVATOR E11 Sire: Coonamble Z3 Dam: Bangadang B31 PGS: B S S Limited Design USA 1299 PGD: Imran Rosebud U17 MGS: Koojan Hills Xcell W29 MGD: Bangadang

More information

The best way to predict. the future is to. Create It. Spring 2017 Colored Breed Sire Catalog. SexedULTRA

The best way to predict. the future is to. Create It. Spring 2017 Colored Breed Sire Catalog. SexedULTRA The best way to predict the future is to Create It Spring 2017 Colored Breed Sire Catalog GIVES YOU UP TO 90 HEIFER CALVES Cows that have heifer calves across TWO 981 lbs EXTRA lactations produce an Hinde,

More information

Photo by Mike Sporcic, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. 4-H Dairy Project Activity Guide

Photo by Mike Sporcic, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. 4-H Dairy Project Activity Guide Photo by Mike Sporcic, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. 4-H Dairy Project Activity Guide Activity Guide Introduction This collection of activities is designed as a companion for your 4-H Dairy

More information

SHEEP SIRE REFERENCING SCHEMES - NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEDIGREE BREEDERS AND LAMB PRODUCERS a. G. Simm and N.R. Wray

SHEEP SIRE REFERENCING SCHEMES - NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEDIGREE BREEDERS AND LAMB PRODUCERS a. G. Simm and N.R. Wray SHEEP SIRE REFERENCING SCHEMES - NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEDIGREE BREEDERS AND LAMB PRODUCERS a G. Simm and N.R. Wray The Scottish Agricultural College Edinburgh, Scotland Summary Sire referencing schemes

More information

HOW CAN TRACEABILITY SYSTEMS INFLUENCE MODERN ANIMAL BREEDING AND FARM MANAGEMENT?

HOW CAN TRACEABILITY SYSTEMS INFLUENCE MODERN ANIMAL BREEDING AND FARM MANAGEMENT? HOW CAN TRACEABILITY SYSTEMS INFLUENCE MODERN ANIMAL BREEDING AND FARM MANAGEMENT? FAO-FEPALE-ICAR Meeting in Santiago, Chile, December 2011 Ole Klejs Hansen IDENTIFICATION Owner identification Still relevant

More information

The Power of Genomics

The Power of Genomics The Power of Genomics High Fertility Semen High Fertility Semen fall 2016 Colored Breeds Sire Catalog www.stgen.com What single trait has the highest correlation with the health of your cows? It is daughter

More information

Dairy judging VOLUME 2. Holstein Foundation, Inc. 1

Dairy judging VOLUME 2. Holstein Foundation, Inc. 1 Dairy judging VOLUME 2 Holstein Foundation, Inc. 1 This Dairy Judging workbook is designed to help individuals develop a system to effectively evaluate dairy cattle conformation, as well as providing guidance

More information

Thank you to everyone that has kindly donated items for this years auction. M arrin gtonest SHORTHORNS

Thank you to everyone that has kindly donated items for this years auction. M arrin gtonest SHORTHORNS Thank you to everyone that has kindly donated items for this years auction M arrin gtonest 1967 S 2018 Shorthorn Youth Auction Items Semen Lots Royalla Rockstar K274-4 Straws Homo Polled. Best breeding

More information

Dairy Cattle Assessment protocol

Dairy Cattle Assessment protocol Dairy Cattle Assessment protocol Guidance on sampling: Individual measures 1a. Mobility individual scoring 2. Body condition 3. Cleanliness 4. Hair loss, Lesions 5. Swellings Assessed on 20 cows from the

More information

Sheep Breeding in Norway

Sheep Breeding in Norway Sheep Breeding in Norway Sheep Breeders Round Table 2015 Thor Blichfeldt Ron Lewis Director of Breeding Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln The Norwegian Association of Sheep and Goat Breeders (NSG)

More information

Dispersal of Malthouse Herd of South Devon Pedigree Cattle

Dispersal of Malthouse Herd of South Devon Pedigree Cattle Dispersal of Malthouse Herd of South Devon Pedigree Cattle On behalf of Mr C Salmon (Malthouse Livestock Ltd) Monday 19th May 2014 at 11am Norwich Livestock Market Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6DW In association

More information

Dairy Cattle Judging Type Parts of a Dairy Cow

Dairy Cattle Judging Type Parts of a Dairy Cow Dairy Cattle Judging Dairy cattle judging has been very important to dairy farmers and dairy cattle breeders for years. The goal is to have show-winning cows with excellent type conformation. It is difficult

More information

Selecting Foundation and Replacement Goats

Selecting Foundation and Replacement Goats Selecting Foundation and Replacement Goats G. L. M. Chappell Terry K. Hutchens Department of Animal Sciences College of Agriculture University of Kentucky The selection of goats to begin a flock or add

More information

The animals requirements must be taken into account before any decisions with regard to mating can be made.

The animals requirements must be taken into account before any decisions with regard to mating can be made. Important points for determining a calving season The animals requirements must be taken into account before any decisions with regard to mating can be made. Cows with calves have high nutritional requirements

More information

Genomic selection in French dairy sheep: main results and design to implement genomic breeding schemes

Genomic selection in French dairy sheep: main results and design to implement genomic breeding schemes Genomic selection in French dairy sheep: main results and design to implement genomic breeding schemes F. Barillet *, J.M. Astruc, G. Baloche, D. Buisson, G. lagriffoul et al. * * INRA - Toulouse, France

More information

Genetic Value Bull & Female Sale

Genetic Value Bull & Female Sale Genetic Value Bull & Female Sale March 28, 2019 Glasgow Stockyards 1 p.m. Because of increasing age & decreasing mobility I will sell most of the Woodland females (cows and yearlings). We will retain all

More information

KIPP BROWN Extension Livestock Coordinator Department of Animal and Dairy Science Mississippi State University

KIPP BROWN Extension Livestock Coordinator Department of Animal and Dairy Science Mississippi State University KIPP BROWN Extension Livestock Coordinator Department of Animal and Dairy Science Mississippi State University Improve decision-making skills Increase public speaking ability Improve evaluation skills

More information

Genetic and Genomic Evaluation of Mastitis Resistance in Canada

Genetic and Genomic Evaluation of Mastitis Resistance in Canada Genetic and Genomic Evaluation of Mastitis Resistance in Canada J. Jamrozik 1, A. Koeck 1, F. Miglior 2,3, G.J. Kistemaker 3, F.S. Schenkel 1, D.F. Kelton 4 and B.J. Van Doormaal 3 1 Centre for Genetic

More information

Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Genomic evaluations including crossbred animals. Ezequiel L. Nicolazzi and George Wiggans March 15 th, CDCB Webinar

Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Genomic evaluations including crossbred animals. Ezequiel L. Nicolazzi and George Wiggans March 15 th, CDCB Webinar Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding Genomic evaluations including crossbred animals Ezequiel L. Nicolazzi and George Wiggans March 15 th, CDCB Webinar Credits For AGIL-USDA: Mel Tooker and Paul VanRaden (all

More information

SANDERSON PRODUCTION SALE SELLING YEARLING BULLS

SANDERSON PRODUCTION SALE SELLING YEARLING BULLS SANDERSON PRODUCTION SALE SELLING YEARLING BULLS Aberdeen Livestock 38458 133rd St, Aberdeen, SD (West Barn) March 27, 2017 12:00 p.m. CST Selling 18-Yearlings 1-18 Month Old Bruce, Carolyn, Justine, Sam

More information

Once-bred heifers from the suckler herd

Once-bred heifers from the suckler herd Once-bred heifers from the suckler herd Information compiled by Basil Lowman, SAC and Dr Mary Vickers, AHDB Beef & Lamb Key messages + + Once-bred heifers (OBHs) need careful management to ensure they

More information

TECH NOTE JOINING PERIODS

TECH NOTE JOINING PERIODS TECH NOTE JOINING PERIODS Be proactive about Reproduction Performance WHY ARE JOINING PERIODS IMPORTANT TO YOU? This tech note explores optimising calving performance by reducing the duration of mating

More information

Experts on mastitis evaluate the efficiency of management measures to prevent the disease

Experts on mastitis evaluate the efficiency of management measures to prevent the disease Short press release: Fifth Anniversary Meeting of the European Mastitis Panel (EMP): Experts on mastitis evaluate the efficiency of management measures to prevent the disease Udder health on dairy farms

More information

A Helping Hand. We all need a helping hand once in a while

A Helping Hand. We all need a helping hand once in a while A Helping Hand We all need a helping hand once in a while B.C. WILD PREDATOR LOSS CONTROL & COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR CATTLE Overview Program and it s s objectives How to recognize and verify predator attacks

More information

Policies of UK Supermarkets: Liquid milk

Policies of UK Supermarkets: Liquid milk Policies of UK Supermarkets: Liquid milk Retailer Fresh liquid milk stocked Own brand fresh liquid milk dairy cow standards Own brand dairy calf standards ASDA Red Tractor Free Range Standard range Red

More information

Dairy Project Record Book

Dairy Project Record Book Dairy Project Record Book Intermediate (Age 12 14) 2017 Name: 4-H Club: _ 4-H Leader: Age as of (1/1/17) Years in 4-H Dairy Project: MSU Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard

More information

Index for Mastitis Resistance and Use of BHBA for Evaluation of Health Traits in Canadian Holsteins

Index for Mastitis Resistance and Use of BHBA for Evaluation of Health Traits in Canadian Holsteins Index for Mastitis Resistance and Use of BHBA for Evaluation of Health Traits in Canadian Holsteins Filippo Miglior 1,2, Astrid Koeck 2, Janusz Jamrozik 1, Flavio Schenkel 2, David Kelton 3, Gerrit Kistemaker

More information

Reproductive Management Considerations for Herd Expansion CLIFF LAMB

Reproductive Management Considerations for Herd Expansion CLIFF LAMB Reproductive Management Considerations for Herd Expansion CLIFF LAMB 1 2 3 SEMEN SALES IN USA AND BRAZIL FROM 1995 TO 2014 16 14 USA Brazil Units of semen, x 10 6 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

More information

Dairy Goat Selection Ann Starbard. Monday, April 24, 17

Dairy Goat Selection Ann Starbard. Monday, April 24, 17 Dairy Goat Selection Ann Starbard Dairy Goat Selection - Overview Set goals Breed/s Selection Budget Confirmation/ Traits Milk Statistics - Quantity/Quality Breeding Performance Health status/ testing

More information

Dairy Project Record Book

Dairy Project Record Book Dairy Project Record Book Senior (Age 15 19) 2018 Name: 4-H Club: 4-H Leader: Age as of (1/1/18) Years in 4-H Dairy Project: MSU Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race,

More information

Dairy Project Record Book Heifer/Cow

Dairy Project Record Book Heifer/Cow Dairy Project Record Book Heifer/Cow Members only showing calves must complete one Dairy Project Calf Record Book. Members only showing cows must complete one Dairy Project Heifer/Cow Record Book. Members

More information

Mastitis: Background, Management and Control

Mastitis: Background, Management and Control New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program Mastitis Module Mastitis: Background, Management and Control Introduction Mastitis remains one of the most costly diseases of dairy cattle in the US despite

More information

Dairy Project Record Book

Dairy Project Record Book Dairy Project Record Book Senior (Age 15 19) 2017 Name: 4-H Club: 4-H Leader: Age as of (1/1/17) Years in 4-H Dairy Project: MSU Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race,

More information

ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION AND CALVING EASE AMONG FIRST CALF HEIFERS. D.G. Landblom and J.L. Nelson

ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION AND CALVING EASE AMONG FIRST CALF HEIFERS. D.G. Landblom and J.L. Nelson 28 ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION AND CALVING EASE AMONG FIRST CALF HEIFERS D.G. Landblom and J.L. Nelson Managing heifer replacements so they will calve as two year olds with a minimum of difficulty has been,

More information

Replacement Heifer Development. Changing Minds for the Change In Times Brian Huedepohl, DVM Veterinary Medical Center Williamsburg, Iowa

Replacement Heifer Development. Changing Minds for the Change In Times Brian Huedepohl, DVM Veterinary Medical Center Williamsburg, Iowa Replacement Heifer Development Changing Minds for the Change In Times Brian Huedepohl, DVM Veterinary Medical Center Williamsburg, Iowa Many changes have occurred that have brought about how some beef

More information

GAR Supplement Sheet for 39 th Spring Sale

GAR Supplement Sheet for 39 th Spring Sale GAR Supplement Sheet for 39 th Spring Sale BULLS: Lots 1-442 Lot Brand Update 27 L266 Too much white. Sells as commercial. 21 AB6504 Out of sale. 36 T296 Out of sale. 67 A6023 Out of sale. 87 5946 Out

More information

Alta Australia Sire Directory

Alta Australia Sire Directory Alta Australia 2014 Sire Directory Alta Australia PH: 039330 3444 Fax: 039330 3144 Guido Jakschik International Sales Manager / Director 61 417 748 231 guido.jakschik@altagenetics.com Tony Simpson - Regional

More information

The benefits of using farmer scored traits in beef genetic evaluations Abstract ICBF Introduction ICBF

The benefits of using farmer scored traits in beef genetic evaluations Abstract ICBF Introduction ICBF The benefits of using farmer scored traits in beef genetic evaluations Ross Evans 1 and Thierry Pabiou 1 Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, Highfield House, Newcestown Road, Bandon, Cork, Ireland Abstract

More information

1 st EMP-meeting: European boom in AMS and new tools in mastitis prevention

1 st EMP-meeting: European boom in AMS and new tools in mastitis prevention 1 st EMP-meeting: European boom in AMS and new tools in mastitis prevention After the kick-off in Ghent, Belgium in 2007, the 1 st meeting of the European Mastitis Panel (EMP) took place on March 27-28

More information

BEEF SUCKLER HERD FERTILITY. Dr Arwyn Evans B.V.Sc., D.B.R., M.R.C.V.S. Milfeddygon Deufor

BEEF SUCKLER HERD FERTILITY. Dr Arwyn Evans B.V.Sc., D.B.R., M.R.C.V.S. Milfeddygon Deufor BEEF SUCKLER HERD FERTILITY Dr Arwyn Evans B.V.Sc., D.B.R., M.R.C.V.S. Milfeddygon Deufor Why is fertility important? Aim of efficient suckled calf production can be defined as achieving the maximum output

More information

Understanding EBV Accuracy

Understanding EBV Accuracy Understanding EBV Accuracy An important step when making selection decisions using BREEDPLAN Estimated Breeding Values (EBV) is the consideration of EBV accuracy. The following information provides a guide

More information

Simple ways to use genetics to improve reproduction in beef cattle David Johnston

Simple ways to use genetics to improve reproduction in beef cattle David Johnston Simple ways to use genetics to improve reproduction in beef cattle David Johnston Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit University of New England, Armidale, Australia Presentation to Gyranda Open Day 2016

More information

SPRING 2018 ALL STARS

SPRING 2018 ALL STARS ALL STARS SPRING 2018 TLGSUITS-PP Coomboona Ocean Suits 1-IMP ET PP RDC RRP: $24 +GST 100% POLLED PROGENY TLG Pedigree: Ocean P x Numero Uno NHD Special: $16 +GST ABV(g) 08/18 0 MILK -444 % TEST PROTEIN

More information

DAIRY CATTLE BREEDING

DAIRY CATTLE BREEDING SWAZILAND DAIRY BORD (Established in terms of the Dairy Act 28/1968) OPERATING AS SWAZILAND DAIRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTAL AND REGULATORY SERVICES TO THE DAIRY INDUSTRY DAIRY CATTLE BREEDING

More information

hanging rock beef speckle park stud stud catalogue February 2018

hanging rock beef speckle park stud stud catalogue February 2018 hanging rock beef speckle park stud stud catalogue February 2018 Six Star 68L Karmen D42 SPC D42 DOB: 12/08/2008 SIRE: Star Bank Lacerta 68L DAM: Codiak Karmen RKW 32K Weight: 742 EMA: 110 P8: 16 Rib:

More information

Know what you re looking at!

Know what you re looking at! Know what you re looking at! EBLEX Graphic House, Ferrars Road, Huntingdon PE29 3EE Tel: 0870 241 8829 Email: brp@eblex.org.uk Fax: 0844 774 6253 www.eblex.org.uk British Pig Executive PO Box 44, Winterhill

More information

Outcross Bulls & BDGP

Outcross Bulls & BDGP Outcross Bulls & BDGP Overview Q: What is an outcross bull? Ans: A bull with a bloodline that has never been used here before. My Technical Definition: The AI bull s Sire, Sire s Sire and Dam s sire do

More information

Beef Calving Statistics (01/07/ /06/2016)

Beef Calving Statistics (01/07/ /06/2016) LoCall (1/7/1 --- /6/16) IE167 1() 1. Summary Data Report is based on beef cows with a calving record in the cattle breeding database and where the calving date is between (Embryo births excluded) Total

More information

Advanced Interherd Course

Advanced Interherd Course Advanced Interherd Course Advanced Interherd Training Course... 2 Mastitis... 2 Seasonal trends in clinical mastitis... 2... 3 Examining clinical mastitis origins... 3... 4 Examining dry period performance

More information

WEDNESDAY 9 TH AUGUST 17 SALE TIME: APRROX NOON (FOLLOWING SALE OF DAIRY 11.00AM) SPECIAL SALE OF 117 SUCKLERS

WEDNESDAY 9 TH AUGUST 17 SALE TIME: APRROX NOON (FOLLOWING SALE OF DAIRY 11.00AM) SPECIAL SALE OF 117 SUCKLERS Auctioneers: Cooper & Tanner, Symonds & Sampson WEDNESDAY 9 TH AUGUST 17 SALE TIME: APRROX 12.00 NOON (FOLLOWING SALE OF DAIRY CATTLE @ 11.00AM) SPECIAL SALE OF 117 SUCKLERS COMPRISING GENUINE DISPERSAL

More information

2014 Iowa State FFA Livestock Judging Contest 8/23/2014 LIVESTOCK EVALUATION TEST

2014 Iowa State FFA Livestock Judging Contest 8/23/2014 LIVESTOCK EVALUATION TEST 2014 Iowa State FFA Livestock Judging Contest 8/23/2014 LIVESTOCK EVALUATION TEST 1. Which of the following correctly defines the acronym EPD? a. Expected Prodigy Differences b. Expected Progeny Differences

More information