SUMMER / AUTUMN 2019
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‘On-Farm Competition 2018’
The winners of the Leading Edge Genetics On-Farm competition for 2018 were announced in December where a tremendous crowd of over 130 people were in attendance at the Warragul Golf Club. Under our judge from the UK, Mr.Mike Halliwell, the winners were spread across four different breeders. First time class winners and winning the Overall Champion was Colin and Dale Armstrong with their entry 3565, sired by Jeeves (more later in the newsletter).
highest The1 proof evaluations were released in December. As is often the case there was some internal movement amongst the sires. umber number 1. Continuing to hold the mantle as the #1 Holstein and Jersey sires is MVP (ABS) and David (Semex) respectively. Over the last five
years Leading Edge Genetics have marketed Holstein genomic packs. The selection criteria for entry to these packs has evolved with our #1 priority being selecting bulls that suit Australian farmers and conditions. To date 16 of those sires now have Australian proofs. importance Those resulting sires have reached benchmark figures here in Australia. The average BPI is a remarkable 230! (see further information ce per size later of in the newsletter). If you are yet to consider using a Leading Edge Genetics Genomic Pack? Perhaps it is now time you do so.
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On behalf of the Leading Edge Genetics team we hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and we wish you a safe and prosperous 2019.
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Regards,
, Brad Aitken, Manager/Owner Leading Edge Genetics
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Leading Edge Genetics On-Farm luncheon
Overall Champion 3565 by Jeeves owned by Colin and Dale Armstrong, Darnum
Full details of the LEG On Farm Challenge results inside....