Genetics Australia
NEWS
Spring 2013
Don’t lose focus on Genetics The dairy industry as a whole has experienced some difficult times recently and while the latest payout announcements from supplier companies have shown a positive improvement in the outlook, it’s still going to be some time before we see significant change. However it is also very important that during these challenging times you can ill afford to lose focus on the genetics of your herd. In an article recently published in the Australian Dairy Farmer, Dr Pauline Brightling, who led a study called Feeding the Genes, noted that in all feeding systems the daughters of high genetic-merit (high APR) bulls produce more milk and last as long or longer in the herd than daughters of low genetic-merit bulls. The study, commissioned by ADHIS with Dairy Australia funding, also dispelled the myth that the benefits of cows with higher genetic merit were not realised in herds using low-input or total mixed ration feeding systems. The study drew on data from 505 commercial dairy herds across Australia, all using a variety of different feeding systems, and time and time again showed that good genetic merit in all feeding systems is key, with the best results coming from the selection of bulls with high APRs. The message is clear: even while we experience these challenging times your overall profitability relies on the correct choice of quality genetics that best suit your farm and management goals. With the release of the August ABVs, Genetics Australia continues to provide you with a fantastic choice of sires to assist you in achieving your goals with both locally-based Australian genetics or overseasbased genetics through our relationship with World Wide Sires (WWS).
Better genes, more milk
Good genes mean more milk, regardless of the feeding system, according to the results from Feeding the Genes, a study commissioned by the ADHIS with Dairy Australia funding. Regardless of feeding system, herd managers should select high APR sires whose ABVs are aligned with the breeding objectives for their herd. These bulls are listed in the Good Bulls Guide. Visit the ADHIS website at www.adhis.com.au for further details.
Cows like this BUDDHA daughter bred by A & W Eccles, Purnim Vic. show that the best results come from a selection of bulls with high APR scores.
WWS Product and Sales Manager Gerard Brislin has taken up the role of World Wide Sires (WWS) Product and Sales Manager in Australia. WWS represents the best from breeding programs in North America and Europe, and is marketed alongside Genetics Australia’s quality locally-sourced product. The aim is to offer Australian dairy farmers the best range of genetics from all corners of the globe.
Gerard Brislin
Gerard commenced his involvement in the Herd Improvement industry 21 years ago and for the past 10 years has working in a sales and marketing capacity with Genetics Australia. “Having first-hand experience with WWS products, especially those from Select Sires and Accelerated Genetics, for many years while on the family farm in Gippsland, I am confident that they can deliver great results for Australian farmers”, Gerard said. Gerard has lived at Bacchus Marsh for the past eight years with his wife Julie and children Emily and Mitchell. Gerard will operate from the Bacchus Marsh office and can be contacted on (03) 5367 9274 or 0408 107 019, email: gbrislin@genaust.com.au.
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Developing a comprehensive reproduction program for farmers Introducing Dr Rajesh Sharma Rajesh has been with Genetics Australia for a little over twelve weeks. Rajesh has a PhD in Veterinary Science with a focus on animal reproduction from Massey University in New Zealand.
Some important points to consider include: • Are heifers at the desired weight and Body Condition Score (BCS) for mating? • Were the cows in good condition at drying off? • Are the cows in good BCS and on a rising plane of nutrition at joining? • Have I done a pre-mating herd health check with your vet? • Are there any stress issues, especially ketosis, acidosis or lameness? • Am I supplementing with minerals? • Have I organised my heat detection aids? • Am I going to synchronise and what is the program? Do I need to check with my vet? • Have I picked out my calving ease bulls for my heifers? • Am I going to calve my heifers before the cows? • Do I need to do an AI refresher course? Being prepared is half the battle! Good luck with your breeding season.
Profit, Type and Fertility Dr Rajesh Sharma is a veterinarian with a strong interest in reproduction programs. Rajesh brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Genetics Australia, built over by nearly 20 years of study and more importantly practice. Apart from working as a practicing vet and lecturing at university, Rajesh has contributed no less than twelve reproduction focused research papers, and to on-line scientific learning resources, a book chapter and has attended and spoken at many international conferences. The focus of Rajesh’s role is to develop a comprehensive reproduction program for farmers, including advice and trouble shooting. He will also be working on new and improved semen products, all designed to improve your fertility and profitability. He can be contacted on (03) 5367 9221 or rsharma@genaust.com.au.
Rajesh’s pre-season fertility check list With the spring joining season almost upon us, it is important that we carefully assess the status of herd prior to mating start date. This not only gives you confidence that your herd is ready for mating season but also provides time and opportunity for improvement if there are issues.
New Semen Initiative Do you do Fixed Time AI in your herd? We may just have the product for you.
Profit, Type and Fertility – that is our breeding goal at Genetics Australia. The power of genomics combined with recent improvement to the methodology for calculating fertility ABVs by ADHIS, means that we can have even greater confidence when selecting young bulls and making breeding decisions. Genetic solutions for fertility are often overlooked because they are not a “here and now” fix. However, using superior fertility genetics is an investment in your future. The compounding nature of genetic gain means it is just like getting interest on your interest. Your cows need to get in calf – why not get them in calf to superior fertility genetics! Genetics Australia has a group of high fertility proven and Future Gen sires that are not only high for profit but also are breed leaders for fertility.
Daughter fertility trait leaders Holstein
Jersey
Reds
ROYALMAN
107 BARTPOWER 102 ARBLAWRENCE
105
SHOT AL
106 JULSTAR
104
104 ARBBONJOVI
GOLD CROWN
106 PELHAM
104 ARBLINDBERG
103
EUROSTAR
105 BROADSIDE
100 ARBLEVER
102
BULLBAR RB
105
ARBLEX
102
DOTSON
105
ARBSUNNY
101
Genetics Australia is working on a fresh semen product designed to maximise your conception rates in FTAI programs. Sounds interesting? Give your local Genetics Australia representative a call or contact Peter Thurn on 03 5367 9260 or pthurn@genaust.com.au for further details.
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Spring 2013
Genomics: tomorrow’s genetics today There are a lot of claims made about genomics. Some true, some questionable. One thing is for certain, not all genomic bulls are equal and only one genomic evaluation system is based on the data from the cows that you are milking in your herd and that is the Australian Genomic system.
Feature sire: DELFIN
Genomic technology gives us the ability to use tomorrow’s genetics today. It broadens our choices and takes the risk out of young sire use. It allows us to make greater progress for the important hard to measure traits like fertility, and longevity. However to take advantage of the benefits of genomics, we need to be discerning when it comes to the bulls we use.
• JETFINN–Ranneslov makes DELFIN an outcross pedigree for so many joinings. • 110 for udders makes him the No. 5 genomic sire available in the breed today. • 40 kg of protein makes DELFIN top 3 and very profitable. • 56 kg of fat makes him top 2 and even more profitable • 112 for Body Depth makes DELFIN an ideal cross for Goldwyn genetics • 115 for Pin Width and 120 for Pin Set means his daughters are designed to halve maternal Calving Ease. • 112 for Front Teats and 114 for Rear Teat placement means DELFIN puts them in and under. • A2A2 status makes him available for that everexpanding market.
Genetics Australia genomic sires dominate the ABV(g) list. Seventeen of the top 20 available genomic sires are from Genetics Australia, including the top 3 sires who are all sons of the original No.1 genomic sire – JETFINN. The first daughters of JETFINN are calving around Australia right now and the feedback is fantastic! Check out the Genetics Australia genomic trait leaders! Further details for these bulls including pedigree information can be found in the Genetics Australia on-line catalogues at www.genaust.com.au.
DELFIN – Manna Farm Delfin is one of the best profit, production and type genomic sires available.
DELFIN is available at $15 though our semen packs.
Progeny testing is a cost effective way of getting random access to these elite young sires and most of these bulls are will become available as FutureGen genomic sires through the course of the spring. Check with your local supplier or Genetics Australia representative for price and availability.
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Genomic technology gives us the ability to use tomorrow’s genetics today. It broadens our choices and takes the risk out of young sire use.
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DELFIN – Manna Farm Delfin
Genomic trait leaders APR ZINGER TENJET JETSHOT ROYALMAN DIMAGGIO
ASI 319 313 300 295 294
Overall Type DAMATIC 110 DETRACT 109 CUPSON 109 ATLEY 108 DELFIN 108
ZINGER JETSHOT DELFIN CAPEFINN KMA Mammary CUPSON ATLEY DECORUM CADELEVANS KISACHI
Protein 301 267 242 240 232
ZINGER JETSHOT DELFIN DIMAGGIO CAPEFINN
115 112 112 112 111
Fertility JUDGEMENT ROYALMAN MENCHOV JENGOLD DARANGA
42 42 40 38 37
Survival ROYALMAN FARMINO GOLDPRINCE DARANGA MAEBULL
109 109 108 108 108
109 107 107 107 106
Cell Count GOLDPRINCE MAEBULL PERFECTGOLD JIMEO ROYALMAN
172 171 165 163 158
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International sires go from strength to strength at Genetics Australia In 2007 Genetics Australia added a small number of International sires to its bull team. Now in 2013 the choice of quality sires runs deep. Australian dairy farmers have the opportunity to select from a full range of World Wide Sires products across five dairy breeds, as well a strong portfolio of beef sires. This international offering is “first class”. The inclusion of WWS sires sourced from five countries around the world, marketed alongside proven sires from Australia’s most successful progeny test program, has something to offer everyone when shopping with Genetics Australia in 2013.
WYMAN (Goldwyn x Oman) daughter. One of Goldwyn’s best sons around the world offering the total package of production, type and improved health and fitness traits, RRP $38.
Premium Holstein Pack has never looked stronger Genetics Australia has made available Fustead Goldwyn GUTHRIE – 7H9420 as a choice in the 2013 Premium Holstein Pack, alongside MEDALLION, BUDDHA and genomic sensation PICOLA. OBSERVER – 7H10606 (Planet x Oman) daughter. The first Planet sons are beginning to receive daughter proofs in many parts of the world.
At 217 APR(i), with Type of 115 and Mammary of 116, GUTHRIE helps make the Holstein Premium Pack as strong as ever. Calving Ease is a real feature across the pack and he is great buying at a pack price of $26.
When your balanced breeding goal demands increased attention to productivity, type, health and fitness traits, this range of international sires can deliver. One bull in particular is Pirolo Goldwyn WYMAN (Goldwyn x Oman) from Italy. He ticks all the boxes, including positive components, and also offers Calving Ease with an ABV(i) 104. Also offering Calving Ease within his profile is 7H9321 Ralma GOLD CROWN (Goldwyn x Oman). With many daughters now calving in Australia, he displays the qualities demanded by Australian dairy farmers today. 7H9321 Gold Crown is the highest-rated bull in the line-up for Daughter Fertility after the August ABV release with an ABV 106. His new price is also attractive at $25 RRP. A popular choice over the past 12 months has been Sabbiona GOLDFARM (Goldwyn x Storm), for those looking to emphasise positive deviations and increased type and udder traits. GOLDFARM continues to maintain his position at 206 APR, with the added degree of fewer difficulties than average for direct Calving Ease.
A 7H9420 GUTHRIE (Goldwyn x Blitz) daughter. Recently a group of Australia breeders visited herds in Canada and the USA and inspected calves and yearlings sired by GUTHRIE. They suggested he added good strength and width to his progeny inspected across the tour. We can expect daughters milking in Australia as early as Autumn 2014.
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Spring 2013
New star Golden Dreams leads quality team at WWS Since the introduction of genomics there has been no sire that has demanded more attention than GW ATWOOD — 7H10506. Now this outstanding proven sire — with more than 1500 milking daughters in the US and many more around the world, including Australia — welcomes the arrival of his full-brother Heavenly GOLDEN DREAMS. Many say this “Italian Stallion” is set to supersede his older brother, with daughters now entering second lactation in parts of Northern Italy. Features include increased stature whilst siring cows with flat dairy bone, very good Feet and Leg structure, quality udders with near-perfect teat placement, and improved health and fitness traits. GOLDEN DREAMS remains the breed leader for Type and Udders after the August 2013 proof summary in Italy. RRP $42.
GOLDEN DREAMS (Goldwyn x Durham) daughters display all the characteristics to suggest they will be around for many lactations.
The domination of Zani Bolton MASCALESE (Bolton x Oman) around the world today is very evident with such a unique pedigree that offers no Goldwyn or Shottle. This breed leader maintained his position as the No. 1 sire after the recent Italian proof summary, and continues to be sought after in many breeding circles around the world.
Breeder tour visits USA and Canada in July A group of Australian breeders supplying elite genetics to Genetics Australia’s HORIZON progeny test program saw first hand the increased attention being paid to genomics among many North American breeding programs.
A balanced breeding profile shows MASCALESE transmitting increased milk, added dairy strength and body capacity. Udders are shallow, high and wide in the rear, with strong centre support and average teat length. Also seen as a strong feature is his ability to transmit a sound Feet & Leg composite, showing increased heel depth with excellent locomotion. RRP $60.
Genomics the way to the future
Information gathered from numerous farms in two provinces in Canada and nine states across the USA confirmed how the technology has been accepted. Genomic sires now make up close to 40% of semen used and the elite breeder herds we visited are now using about 80% genomic sires.
Today many dairyfarmers in Australia and abroad see the future of their breeding programs through the eyes of this global phenomenon known as genomics. This fast-moving technology brings to you tomorrow’s genetics today and Australian dairy farmers have access to the world’s best offering from countries such as USA, Canada, Germany and Italy through the WWS offering. The table below shows the group of genomic bulls available across the spring period.
Northern Victoria sales manager and breeding programs representative, Greg Tiller, led the tour that visited 14 farms, viewing many donor dams and daughter groups from proven sires, including De Su Observer and new graduate De Su Bookem (Planet x Ramos) and was not disappointed.
Refer to the International Holstein catalogue for a full list of available proven and genomic sires.
A full tour report can be found on the Genetics Australia website at www.genaust.com.au.
WWS Premium G-Force sires Holstein
PTAF
P%
PTAP
Rel
PL
SCR
SCC
PTAT UDC
FLC
7H11314 Mogul
A2 Status A1A2
Dorcy
Sire
PTAM 1384
F% 0.12
80
0.03
50
77
5.2
3.3
2.68
3.09
3.15
3.22 2428
TPI
Pack Price $40.00
7H11547 Shan
A1A2
Man-O-Man
1938
0.07
88
0.04
70
76
4.6
0.0
2.87
3.11
2.59
1.43 2390
$32.00
7H10848 Grafeeti
A1A2
Freddie
957
0.19
83
0.04
41
77
4.9
2.7
2.71
2.87
2.70
2.92 2343
$30.00
7H11313 Mixer
A1A2
Dorcy
1231
0.07
68
0.09
55
77
3.5
3.1
2.69
2.78
2.63
3.18 2321
$30.00
7H11617 Diamond
A1A2
Snowman
2000
0.03
79
0.04
70
75
5.3
3.6
2.56
2.61
1.90
1.56 2378
$38.00
2.48
2.87
2.39 2194
$75.00
2.79
3.27
2.42
1.75 2219
$25.00
14H7175 Ducati-Red
A1A2
Colt P
736
0.02
32
0.05
34
72
5.1
n/a
7H11367 Daddy
A2A2
Observer
1874
-0.09
45
0.00
55
78
4.9
-1.4
7H10999 Bradnick
A2A2
Sanchez
1366
-0.13
15
-0.03
35
77
1.0
2.5
3.01
4.05
3.34
2.92 1950
$35.00
7H1118 Brokaw
A2A2
Atwood
435
0.06
31
0.03
21
76
-1.9
2.9
3.08
4.76
3.79
3.14 1863
$38.00
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Sires that will improve Australian dairy herds! Australian dairy farmers demand a lot out of their dairy cows and herds. They need to produce milk with a strong emphasis on kilograms of protein and fat. Our cows need to look good, and they need to be a pleasure to milk.
They must be fertile and have the ability to get back in calf. Australian cows must have good temperament and milking speed to ensure they are trouble free.
MEDALLION daughter, Renyard Family, Timboon, Vic.
MEDALLION
MEDALLION cows are the type dairy farmers strive to breed and love to milk. His daughters have high, wide rear udders, with ideal teat placement. They are true dairy cows, average in stature, great width of chest, with open angular ribs. Production
APR 178
ASI 149
Prot 24
P% 0.25
Milk 415
Fat F% Rel 7 –0.15 92
Type
OT MS 111 116
Health
Cell Ct 86/84
Dtr Fert Calv Ease 98/72 101/98 Freecall 1800 039
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COLOUR BREEDS
A UGUST 2 0 1 3
GENOMIC & PROGENy
DA I R Y C ATA L O GUE
TEST
dA I R Y C ATA L O G u E
A UGUST 2 0 1 3
A UGUST 2 0 1 3
AUSSIE RED PROVEN
HOLSTEIN
INTERNATIONAL
INtERNAtIONAl AUSSIE RED PROgENy
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PROVEN INTERNATIONAL GENOMIC PROGENy TEST
A u S T R A L I A’ S
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RSEy SIRES F QuALITy JE IVE LINE uP O
AUSSIE RED | AMS | IllAwARRA | NORwEgIAN RED | AyRSHIRE | MONtBElIARDE | NORMANDE | gUERNSEy | BROwN SwISS
A u S T R A L I A’ S M O S T C O M P R E H E N S I V E L I N E u P O F Q u A L I T y H O L S T E I N S I R E S
Catalogues online MEDALLION daughter owned by Wim Kampschoer and Chris Bell, Cooriemungle, Vic.
BUDDHA
MEDALLION – Bundalong Marks Medalllion
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BUDDHA daughter, A & W Eccles, Purnim, Vic.
This Goldwyn son has a place in every breeding program. His daughters produce lots of milk with positive components over many lactations. Udders are soft, silky textured with a strong centre ligament. Calving ease, cell count and daughter fertility all show BUDDHA as a dairy farmer favourite. BUDDHA is a must for no-fuss productive cows. Production
APR 246
ASI 180
Prot 26
P% 0.02
Milk 930
Fat 51
F% 0.17
Rel 89
Type
OT MS 109 106
Health
Cell Ct 149/81
Dtr Fert Calv Ease 100/68 102/94
DELSANTO daughter, M & A Reid, Carlisle River, Vic.
DELSANTO
DELSANTO sires deep open ribbed dairy cows and works ideally over super dairy bloodlines. Expect DELSANTO to improve components with high testing daughters for both fat and protein. He also offers high, wide rear udders, with strong fore attachments to blend perfectly onto the capacious frames. Production
APR 243
ASI 224
Prot 17
P% 0.43
Milk –226
Fat 60
F% 1.01
Rel 90
Type
OT MS 110 110
Health
Cell Ct 126/82
Dtr Fert Calv Ease 99/73 99/96
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Why would you second guess on your herd’s future? Use bulls reliably proven under Australia’s unique farming conditions! DEANCOX daughter, D & V Crawford, Dixie, Vic
DEANCOX
At 40kg of protein DEANCOX ranks as the No. 2 sire among all Holstein sires, which shows his worth in breeding cows that pay the bills. A balanced type and mammary proof backs up the production that DEANCOX transmits. Production
APR 268
ASI 204
Prot 40
P% 0.03
Milk 1423
Fat F% Rel 26 –0.49 87
Type
OT MS 108 104
EUROSTAR
Health
Cell Ct 110/78
Dtr Fert Calv Ease 100/69 97/63
Dam: Krezanda Fabulon Deanne VG89
Designed for the budget conscious who do not want to sacrifice their quality herd of the future. EUROSTAR daughters are fertile, with low cell count and have longevity stamped all over them — healthy cows that increase protein and fat percentage in your milk, with shallow udders, strong centre ligaments and longer than average teats. Production
APR 207
ASI 102
Prot 7
P% 0.28
Milk –284
Fat 21
F% 0.47
BUDLIGHT
Rel 90
Type
OT MS 106 109
Health
Cell Ct 146/82
Dtr Fert Calv Ease 105/70 101/63
BUDLIGHT daughter, A & J Theodore, Princetown, Vic
The Red factor INFORMER son has second-crop daughters calving now and reports are that his 110 for type and 112 for udders is delivering on his promise. With strong workabilities and very good Daughter Fertility, BUDLIGHT at a pack price of $18 is a very easy sire to select. Production
APR 172
ASI 77
Prot 9
P% 0.12
Milk 103
USEAGE
Fat 15
F% 0.16
Rel 89
Type
OT MS 110 112
Health
Cell Ct 127/81
Dtr Fert Calv Ease 103/75 98/87
Kaarmona Useage Lily VG85, G & R Sprunt, Kaarimba, Vic.
Australia’s No.1 one choice for maiden heifers with Calving Ease of 104. High milk and extreme protein yield combined with a positive protein deviation adds to the uniqueness. USEAGE sires long-lasting, healthy daughters that farmers love. Get all the traits farmers demand with the added bonus of calving ease! Production
APR 280
ASI 199
Prot 37
P% 0.19
Milk 1009
Fat F% Rel 14 –0.42 90
Type
OT MS 102 109
Health
Cell Ct 134/83
Dtr Fert Calv Ease 100/77 104/80
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A2 NASIS Status ID
Name
Pedigree APR
ASI
Dtr Fertility / Rel %
Cell Count / Rel %
Reliability % Mammary System
Overall Type
Reliability %
Likeability %
Temp %
Milking Speed %
RIP %
Herds
Daughters
Reliability %
Fat %
Fat (kg)
Milk (L)
Protein %
Protein (kg)
APR Rel %
RRP**
Genetic Check
Sexed Semen
#
Actual ABV. *Below ADHIS Reliability requirement. **Discounts will apply to members participating in the 2013 Horizon Progeny Test Program.
Prices Excluding GST
50 111 115 68 137/68 99/64 102/69 $85.00 Planet x O-Man OBSERVER 7H10606 A2A2 80FFE85 DE-SU OBSERVER 188 65 89 21 -0.13 1032 19 -0.36 71 0 0 0 102 102 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/international-holstein/7h10606 94 80FFZ50 ENSENADA TABOO PLANET ET Taboo x Amel A2A2 148 31 -0.1 1357 29 -0.42 97 398 91 17 101 103 104 90 105 112 95 134/95 99/88 102/85 $85.00 PLANET 7H8081 # 238 $125.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/international-holstein/7h8081 80FFD50 MR REGELCREEK SHOT AL Shottle x Goldwyn 78 A2A2 43 6 0.05 138 7 0.01 84 24 10 20 103 103 103 70 108 105 74 165/79 106/78 102/76 $40.00 SHOT AL 7H10176 208 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/international-holstein/7h10176 95FFC06 PIROLO GOLDW. WYMAN Goldwyn x O-Man WYMAN 284 57 181 26 0.18 595 34 0.12 65 0 0 0 102 102 103 24* 110 110 59 150/66 103/51 104/67 $38.00 $32.00 $85.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/international-holstein/wyman 95FFC09 SABBIONA GOLDFARM Goldwyn x Storm GOLDFARM 206 58 112 15 0.09 385 26 0.13 66 0 0 0 102 100 103 24* 111 114 59 154/67 100/51 103/67 $38.00 $33.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/international-holstein/goldfarm 95FFC05 GO-FARM ARTES Goldwyn x BW Marshall ARTES 165 57 105 23 -0.14 1150 25 -0.35 65 0 0 0 102 100 103 24* 112 116 58 127/66 98/50 100/69 $38.00 $34.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/international-holstein/artes 80FFC69 FUSTEAD GOLDWYN GUTHRIE Goldwyn x Blitz GUTHRIE 7H9420 217 57 109 20 -0.1 943 32 -0.12 64 0 0 0 101 102 104 24* 115 116 60 143/60 103/55 101/68 $36.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/international-holstein/7h9420 Goldwyn x O-Man GOLD CROWN 7H9321 # 80FFC42 RALMA GOLD CROWN 266 79 147 25 0.01 912 30 -0.12 85 47 19 10 103 102 103 67 102 101 78 140/77 106/78 101/87 $25.00 $70.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/international-holstein/7h9321 80FFA58 TOMLU OMAN DOTSON-ET O-Man x Durham DOTSON 14H4956 210 78 144 30 -0.03 1187 21 -0.43 83 0 0 0 99 101 103 56* 102 96 77 116/90 105/79 104/84 $24.00 $50.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/international-holstein/14h4956
International Sires ABV(i)
12FFC06 BUSHLEA PERFECTOR BOLD-ET Goldwyn x FABULON BUDDHA http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/buddha 246 83 180 26 0.02 930 51 0.17 89 103 49 9 102 102 103 81 109 106 79 149/81 100/68 102/94 $32.00 $25.00 $60.00 INFORMER x Knockout A2A2 12FFB04 BUNDALONG MARKS MEDALLION MEDALLION http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/medallion 178 86 149 24 0.25 415 7 -0.15 92 139 58 10 102 103 104 84 111 116 80 86/84 98/72 101/98 $32.00 $25.00 $70.00 Roumare x O-Man A2A2 12FFE46 KAARMONA CARMARE CARMARE http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/carmare 264 74 192 25 0.12 702 50 0.29 80 45 24 22 102 103 103 70 105 103 72 115/70 100/60 100/62 $26.00 $20.80 JOCKO x INFORMER A2A2 12FFC77 MANNA FARM DEANCOX DEANCOX http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/deancox 268 82 204 40 0.03 1423 26 -0.49 87 87 41 21 101 102 103 82 108 104 77 110/78 100/69 97/63 $26.00 $20.80 $50.00 INFORMER x FABULON A2A2 12FFBA8 MANNA FARM DEL SANTO DELSANTO http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/delsanto 243 83 224 17 0.43 -226 60 1.01 90 95 49 8 100 101 102 81 110 110 64 126/82 99/73 99/96 $26.00 $20.80 $45.00 12FFB25 KAARMONA CALEB Talent x DONOR USEAGE http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/useage 280 84 199 37 0.19 1009 14 -0.42 90 100 45 11 102 100 104 80 102 109 78 134/83 100/77 104/80 $24.00 $19.20 $42.00 JOCKO x DONOR A2A2 12FFC99 GALLRAE JOCKO 3438 WESTGATE 274 82 182 37 0.06 1264 16 -0.55 88 93 46 13 104 103 103 84 110 108 78 124/79 97/70 95/66 $24.00 $19.20 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/westgate 12FFAB9 KAARMONA CARDINAL Talent x DONOR CARDINAL RC 163 88 116 24 0.1 695 2 -0.4 95 301 112 54 103 103 103 86 108 110 81 91/86 101/74 101/98 $24.00 $19.20 $45.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/cardinal Jocko x Boudewijn A2A2 12FFA90 CLARINDA JOCKOSTRAP TWIN NIMBLE 142 87 165 26 0.25 492 13 -0.11 94 282 80 59 102 103 102 84 109 106 79 87/84 92/71 101/97 $22.00 $17.60 $40.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/nimble BULLBAR x NINEFOLD A2A2 12FFD50 KAARMONA CARGLO CARGLO 227 80 167 26 0.05 894 38 -0.01 85 82 45 30 101 101 102 82 103 100 76 131/75 103/68 102/64 $20.00 $15.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/carglo Goldwyn x FABULON A2A2 12FFC67 ECLIPSE EUROSTAR EUROSTAR 207 83 102 7 0.28 -284 21 0.47 90 117 61 10 101 100 102 83 106 109 73 146/82 105/70 101/63 $20.00 $16.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/eurostar 12FFB43 WANDILLA INFORMER BUSTER 8TH-TWIN INFORMER x Skychief BUDLIGHT RC 172 84 77 9 0.12 103 15 0.16 89 92 46 16 102 104 104 81 110 112 80 127/81 103/75 98/87 $20.00 $16.00 $40.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/budlight 12FFW86 GLOMAR BULLBAR RB Laurier x Knockout BULLBAR RB 155 99 69 7 0.17 -77 10 0.2 99 8504 819 17 101 101 101 99 104 108 99 134/99 105/99 103/98 $20.00 $16.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/bullbar Talent x DONOR WISEPOINT RC A2A2 12FFA13 KIRK ANDREWS JACKADINO 141 94 49 13 -0.05 590 4 -0.31 98 1008 235 24 102 102 103 97 106 110 93 151/93 103/85 99/96 $20.00 $16.00 $40.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/wisepoint 12FFE62 COUNTRY ROAD ROUMARE CURIO Roumare x INFORMER CURIO 243 73 210 36 0.23 865 20 -0.24 79 38 23 18 102 101 102 72 104 102 70 129/69 95/53 98/61 $18.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/red-breeds/curio 12FFBA1 KAARMONA CARBASAR INFORMER x NINEFOLD 203 85 158 22 0.16 504 31 0.14 90 112 41 17 100 103 103 84 106 106 82 125/82 102/72 98/83 $18.00 QUINTY http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/quinty 12FFB44 COUNTRY ROAD JOCKO CARLOS Jocko x Raimon CARLOS 133 86 138 30 0.02 1068 12 -0.48 93 203 63 47 102 103 104 83 101 102 78 104/85 92/71 101/93 $18.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/carlos FABULON x GOLDBULLION 113 94 142 20 0.22 299 20 0.1 98 1114 234 26 101 103 102 97 107 107 93 96/93 93/84 99/96 $18.00 A2A2 12FFA07 MANNA FARM DECOY WILLCOY http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/willcoy 12FFA87 BUSHLEA WAVES FABULON FABULON x GOLDBULLION 129 95 142 22 0.21 385 14 -0.04 99 2739 437 25 102 102 101 99 105 107 97 110/95 96/91 100/98 $18.00 ORANA http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/holstein/orana
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PRODUCTION
AUGUST 2013 ABVs
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2013 PREMIUM HOLSTEIN TEAM Calving Ease / Rel %
9
Spring 2013
Jerseys deliver total performance The Genetics Australia Jersey line-up has never been stronger, delivering total performance sires to the breed. Genetics Australia bulls continue their sensational secondcrop performance.
Genomic bulls
Proven sires
RACEWAY has the potential to be one of the breed’s great sires. His August genomic proof is 287 APR, 36kg protein, 800 litres of milk, 109 Mammary and 110 Overall Type, and he improves stature. Included in his genomic proof are 17 of his first milking daughters, giving us added confidence. He could be the bull to watch in the 2014 ABV Release.
Genetics Australia offers the breed’s best genomic packages combining type and production.
Jarndie Larfalot Sabina 2070 VG89 bred by Byron & Debbie Smethurst, Cooriemungle, Vic.
LARFALOT now has over 1000 daughters in his production proof and is a real solids improver. His strong, deep-bodied daughters are complemented by strong well-attached udders. NAVARIAN (Valerian x Navara), the best new graduate in 2013, continues to improve. He added thirteen new daughters with an increase of 7% reliability and jumped a massive 33 APR and 6 kg of protein. NAVARIAN’s daughters continue to be recognised as one of the breed’s best type improvers. We are continuing to work on his semen meeting Genetics Australia high standards
RACEWAY– Aberdeen Valerian Sandown ET
RACEWAY’s dam, Nowell Power Sandy SUP92, is one of the breed greats. She has won on-farm challenges, been a show champion, classified 92 points and was ranked in the top 20 genetic merit cows in the country. She is backed by generations of great cows and is the eleventh straight generation to score 90 points or higher. Sandy’s dam is a full sister to TAILBOARD and the next dam is a former No. 1 cow of the breed and dam of SANDBLAST. The 6th dam is Ferdon Vins Sandra VHC, champion cow at Melbourne Royal. TAHBILK enters Genetics Australia’s genomic team right at the pointy end. Being No. 2 for udders and No. 3 for Type, this high APR Vahahlem son is certainly going to create interest among Jersey breeders. Semen is available now. LEVIGENES has arrived at Parwan Park passing his quarantine and health checks. His August genomic proof improved to 280 APR, 109 Mammary and 113 Overall Type.
NAVARIAN – Colnarco Navarian
Genetics Australia’s other exciting new graduate DELIAN stabilised his production proof. His type continued to improve to 115 Overall Type and 109 Mammary, up two points for both from earlier in the year. Farmer favourites GAINFUL, BADGER and ASTOUND continue to live up to and in many cases exceed expectations.
Broadlin Vanessa 2701 Ex91, dam of LEVIGENES
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AUGUST 2013 ABVs
A2 NASIS Status ID
Name
Pedigree APR
ASI
Overall Type
Reliability %
Likeability %
Temp %
Milk Speed %
RIP %
Herds
Daughters
Reliability %
Fat %
Fat (kg)
Milk (L)
Protein %
Protein (kg)
APR Rel %
RRP*
Genetic Check
Sexed Semen
Loin Strength
Pin Set
Pin Width
Chest Width
Body Depth
Muzzle Width
Angularity
Bone Quality
Stature
Mammary System
Overall Type 104 96
Foot Angle
106 94
106 94
Rear Set
105 95
107 93
RLeg RView
107 93
103 97
Udder Texture
105 95
103 97
Udder Depth
104 96
102 98
Fore Attach
106 94
107 93
Rear Attach Height
104 96
106 94
Rear Attach Width
104 96
107 93
Cent Lig
109 92
Mammary System
106 94
Front Teat Place
107 93
Feet & Legs
108 92
Rear Teat Place
109 91
Body Traits
108 92
Teat Length
NAVARIAN 257 114 115 104 103 104 100 98 98 100 96 101 102 100 98 111 102 103 112 110 120 118 106 102 58 105/51 100/60 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/navarian LARFALOT 242 111 105 102 99 102 109 107 106 106 98 99 97 102 102 100 102 106 105 106 100 103 98 95 92 106/81 103/93 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/larfalot GAINFUL 201 114 112 100 104 105 103 108 106 108 91 102 100 103 101 104 95 109 112 107 117 104 115 93 72 105/67 102/76 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/gainful DELIAN 187 115 109 109 100 102 100 98 101 95 97 97 106 100 101 109 100 103 101 105 118 110 112 100 66 104/57 102/70 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/delian ASTOUND 3 116 114 100 105 107 99 95 94 93 95 98 101 98 100 104 104 110 113 113 108 114 110 105 99 102/99 98/99 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/astound BARTPOWER 146 114 115 94 104 108 99 103 101 107 103 102 100 100 106 104 97 104 116 116 114 112 106 94 90 107/86 99/92 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/bartpower JURACE 130 104 102 116 104 109 106 112 105 110 108 112 102 101 97 107 98 91 110 102 110 87 96 108 69 104/67 108/72 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/jurace BADGER 130 109 103 106 100 105 103 104 104 105 92 97 104 99 100 105 101 101 102 99 105 105 102 89 97 107/97 103/97 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/badger LEVIGENES 280 113 109 105 102 104 101 106 102 102 103 102 100 102 101 106 100 104 106 109 110 105 106 102 36 105/32 103/38 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/levigenes VOYAGEDALE 223 114 110 103 103 104 99 101 99 103 102 98 101 100 101 105 105 103 108 108 113 110 108 99 36 105/32 101/39 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/voyagedale RACEWAY 287 110 109 102 102 107 101 99 101 107 97 98 102 100 101 106 98 99 107 109 113 109 108 102 51 105/48 101/53 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/raceway AUSSIEGOLD 202 109 106 106 104 108 106 114 106 105 112 108 96 104 101 105 97 101 100 104 114 107 104 101 44 104/40 105/46 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/aussiegold JULSTAR 265 112 111 95 99 103 101 102 102 105 100 100 98 104 101 102 95 103 106 110 116 115 114 92 36 103/33 99/38 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/julstar TAHBILK 234 119 115 104 103 105 101 107 101 102 102 101 100 101 101 107 107 110 111 110 116 114 112 101 31 107/27 103/34 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/sega BORAT 256 108 106 110 104 107 104 100 101 107 107 106 100 102 102 103 103 102 102 105 109 108 105 99 32 106/29 103/35 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/borat KEVIN 245 108 104 108 100 102 100 98 102 102 98 100 103 98 101 104 102 98 102 102 108 106 106 103 36 106/34 102/39 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/kevin PELHAM 195 112 108 108 104 106 101 103 96 105 102 100 100 101 101 104 104 102 104 107 112 113 109 94 44 105/40 102/47 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/pelham BROADSIDE 172 108 106 106 101 102 99 108 103 104 109 105 100 101 100 102 101 105 104 106 105 103 103 98 47 105/44 103/49 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/broadside
APR
General
Reliability %
+ 1 Stand. Dev. - 1 Stand. Dev.
Code
TYPE
Composite
12JJE10 COLNARCO NAVARIAN VALERIAN x CSCNAVARA NAVARIAN 257 69 209 31 0.11 764 37 -0.08 77 37 20 54 102 102 104 70 114 115 58 112/64 98/47 $26.00 $20.80 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/navarian A2A2 12JJA08 LIGHTWOOD LUCRATIVE TARANAK x Berretta LARFALOT 242 94 189 19 0.35 89 42 0.71 98 1045 216 27 100 103 103 97 111 105 92 130/91 97/86 $25.00 $20.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/larfalot 12JJC13 KAARMONA GALEAO BADGER x FLOWERPOWER GAINFUL 201 82 167 19 0.05 508 50 0.43 88 84 46 11 100 103 102 84 114 112 72 136/80 93/72 $24.00 $19.20 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/gainful A2A2 12JJE11 LOXLEIGH DELIAN VALERIAN x FLOWERPOWER 187 75 180 23 0.30 281 26 0.21 82 68 38 32 102 100 102 78 115 109 66 92/71 DELIAN 97/59 $22.00 $17.60 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/delian 12JJP22 MOLLY BROOK BERRETTA FABULOUS Berretta x Lester ASTOUND 3 99 -2 3 -0.03 133 -9 -0.31 99 8232 1122 13 99 104 104 99 116 114 99 83/99 96/99 $22.00 $17.60 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/astound A2A2 12JJZ01 DARAWAY FLOWERPOWER SATIRA FLOWERPOWER x TARANAK BARTPOWER 146 95 60 12 0.01 338 3 -0.29 98 659 189 20 101 101 103 96 114 115 90 133/95 102/89 $20.00 $16.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/bartpower Jace x Parade A2A2 30JJA02 KAARMONA JURACE JURACE 130 84 91 17 -0.20 757 26 -0.29 91 143 46 30 104 106 106 83 104 102 69 128/83 95/73 $20.00 $16.00 $40.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/jurace 12JJW25 BEULAH TARANAK BADGER TARANAK x Alf BADGER 130 98 68 $45.00 7 -0.02 231 26 0.26 99 3308 471 17 99 102 102 99 109 103 97 133/99 98/98 $18.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/badger 12JJJ02 BROADLIN LEVI VANAHLEM x VALERIAN LEVIGENES 280 49 241 31 0.38 381 39 0.35 58 - 102 104 105 46 113 109 36 100/44 98/34 $26.00 $20.80 $50.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/levigenes 12JJJ04 WALLACEDALE MELS VOYAGE VANAHLEM x VALERIAN VOYAGEDALE 223 49 168 24 0.10 566 33 0.04 58 - 102 103 105 46 114 110 36 113/44 99/34 $26.00 $20.80 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/voyagedale A2A2 12JJF08 ABERDEEN VALERIAN SANDOWN-ET VALERIAN x FLOWERPOWER 287 67 258 36 0.19 803 48 0.09 76 17 RACEWAY 6 88 104 103 105 67 110 109 51 87/63 97/50 $24.00 $19.20 $50.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/raceway A2A2 12JJH05 BROADLIN AUSSIEGOLD (P) - ET ELTON x VANAHLEM AUSSIEGOLD 202 55 158 16 0.28 100 36 0.58 63 - 100 105 104 52 109 106 44 119/51 99/43 $24.00 $19.20 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/aussiegold 12JJJ06 WHITE STAR 5281 JULIAN SANDBLAST x LARFALOT JULSTAR 265 49 204 24 0.36 219 37 0.47 58 - 100 103 105 47 112 111 36 111/44 104/36 $24.00 $19.20 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/julstar A2A2 12JJJ08 BEULAH TAHBILK VANAHLEM x NAVARA TAHBILK 234 45 162 21 0.25 267 26 0.23 55 - 103 106 107 42 119 115 31 108/39 99/29 $22.00 $17.60 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/sega A2A2 12JJJ03 BROOKBORA TBONE BORAT T-Bone x LARFALOT BORAT 256 48 187 20 0.49 -69 26 0.56 57 - 103 106 106 44 108 106 32 115/43 98/32 $20.00 $16.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/borat 12JJH13 WHITE STAR KEVIN VALERIAN x AMBKONUI KEVIN 245 50 200 23 0.40 129 33 0.49 58 - 103 103 105 48 108 104 36 95/45 99/36 $20.00 $16.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/kevin A2A2 12JJF13 BEULAH PELHAM CSCNAVARA x OUTINFRONT PELHAM 195 57 128 17 0.21 197 18 0.15 66 - 101 103 105 54 112 108 44 107/52 104/44 $18.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/pelham A2A2 12JJF10 BROADLIN 2420 SPIRITUAL SPIRITUAL x AMBMANHATTEN 172 58 122 16 0.31 54 BROADSIDE 8 0.09 65 - 102 103 104 55 108 106 47 111/54 100/46 $18.00 http://www.genaust.com.au/bulls/jersey/broadside
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PRODUCTION
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2013 PREMIUM JERSEY TEAM Reliability % Mammary System
Jersey FutureGen Team
Cell Count / Rel %
Survival Rel%
Jersey FutureGen Team
Dtr Fertility / Rel %
LWT Rel%
11
Spring 2013
Aussie Reds team an outstanding group The August ABVs confirmed that Genetics Australia has an outstanding team of Aussie Reds. Daughters of these top sires are performing in the tough Australian conditions.
ARBBONJOVI ARBBONJOVI (Orraryd x Torp 882) is team leader and is in high demand. He offers a significant improvement to protein, fat and components. He is rated above average for all important traits. He deserves to be used by all Red and cross breeders and is now an international star, attracting a lot of interest in the USA, England and Australia.
The Aussie Red breed continues to be the first choice breed for many cross-breeding programs because of the improved health and fitness traits across the breed.
ARBLEX
ARBBOBDOWN
ARBLEX (Orraryd x Christiansborg) is outstanding for type and mammary system – he will improve udder depth, fore attachment, front teat placement and centre ligament. He is in the top bulls for survival – his daughters are staying in herds. He has good ratings for daughter fertility, a sound wellbalanced production ABV and a high rating for temperament.
ARBBOBDOWN (Botans x Husveg) has a production ABV that is now 98% reliable (873 daughters, 176 herds). His ABVs are outstanding for protein and composition. He is an obvious choice to mate to high-milk flow, low-protein composition cows. He is also in the top group for survival – his daughters are staying in herds. ARBBOBDOWN is a natural poll and about 50% of his calves should be natural polls.
ARBLEX continues to be in high demand. He is an obvious choice for all Red and cross breeders.
ARBLIPPMAN
ARBLEVER
ARBLIPPMAN (TMoberg x Stensjo) is the Red team leader for milk production. His production proof continues to improve, indicating that his daughters are continuing to perform in their second and later lactations.
ARBLEVER (Botans x Krejstad) is a rising star of the Aussie Red breed. His proof improved with more daughters. From the Louvic Lindy cow family that gave us ARBLORIKEET, ARBLEVER now has a far higher proof than his renowned ancestor.
This outcross sire has been in high demand. Two very strong cow families are behind his pedigree: the Primula cow family at Bosgowan and the Red cow family of HV Jensen in Denmark. The dam of TMoberg was the full sister of Fyn Aks.
He is a top all-round performer, a strength being improved cell count. Based on pedigree he should be a calving ease sire.
ARBFROSTY ARBFROSTY (Botans x Skole) is another successful son of Botans, who has sired three outstanding bulls in the Premium Team – ARBLEVER, ARBBOBDOWN and ARBFROSTY. ARBFROSTY has a high, well-balanced proof, including positive ratings for production, type, workability and functional traits. His rating of 103 for temperament and his ratings for the mammary system are very pleasing. Left: ARBLIPPMAN daughter bred by Jack Couch, Panmure, Vic. Aussie Reds
Status
Status Sire
APR Rel
ASI
Prot
P%
Milk
Fat
F%
Rel
OT
ARBBONJOVI
Proven
A2A2 Orraryd
187
133
14
0.21
110
30
0.37
91
111
ARBLEX
Proven
A2A2 Orraryd
ARBLEVER
Proven
84
Mamm SCC D Fert 105
103
104
Pack Price $24.00
140
82
101
15
0.12
315
15
0.03
90
118
109
82
102
$24.00
Botans
173
59
137
19
0.12
485
29
0.12
70
101
102
127
102
$18.00
ARBBOBDOWN
Proven
Botans
166
92
170
24
0.30
310
18
0.06
98
110
104
97
97
$18.00
ARBLIPPMAN
Proven
Tmoberg 160
80
125
20
0.04
681
26
-0.04
90
108
109
112
100
$24.00
ARBFROSTY
Proven
143
76
98
15
0.17
224
6
-0.05
85
104
106
113
100
$24.00
198
58
160
25
0.27
392
12
-0.07
66
100
103
124
104
$24.00
A2A2 Botans
Norwegian Red EIK10540
Interbul
Luiro
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Genetics Australia MERCHANDISE
Heat detection: you need the best information If you can correctly identify cows in heat, you’ll get cows in calf. The best thing you can stick on an animal to identify heat is an Estrotect patch.
Why do they say ‘as good as a bull’? Simply because the Estrotect shows you cows that are in standing heat; and that is what you need to know to AI your cows. There are many aspects to successful AI, but one of the most crucial is inseminating animals that are in standing heat. Correct AI on cows in standing heat at the correct time will give you good conception rates. Cows that don’t conceive by AI often are still empty when run with the bull. In trials run by the South Dakota State University, detection of standing heat using Estrotect was compared to detection by a bull, and the difference was the bull was 92% correct and Estrotect 91% – almost exactly the same.
You need the best information With missed heats costing around $200 per heat, and the majority of heats occurring at night when visual observation is difficult, it pays to use Estrotect. You simply stick the self adhesive Estrotect patch on the cow’s rump and monitor the rub off surface. If the animal isn’t on standing heat and runs away when mounted it won’t rub the surface right off so you can see it isn’t in standing heat. Estrotect is available in five bright colours so you can change colour between inseminations.
How good is MooMonitor at electronic heat detection? One of the first farms using MooMonitor recently had a pregnancy check of 26 cows. Twenty-four were inseminated after MooMonitor was used for heat detection, and according to the collars the other two cows were showing no signs of heat. The 24 inseminated cows were in calf, the other two were checked by the vet and found to be anoestrus. As far as the farmer was concerned, MooMonitor is close to 100% accurate at heat detection. MooMonitor is a collar system that monitors cow behaviour 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — the employee that never sleeps. It picks up cows even if they only come on heat for a few hours in the middle of the night, and is very accurate (in University tests 87.5% of heats were correctly identified). Combined with a Dairyking drafting gate, MooMonitor can be set it to identify cows in heat and draft them automatically – timed by hour of onset of oestrus to maximise your conception. With an internet connection you can have information on the cows on your phone or iPad. Users report enormous time savings from simply not being tied to monitoring cows every day, and getting much better heat detection results than their previous method. MooMonitor is fully serviceable, with all parts replaceable including batteries.
Alpha AI sheaths from IMV
Seals wet weather clothing
We’re getting excellent feedback on the new Alpha AI Sheaths from IMV — faster AI and easier to use, especially on difficult animals. These were introduced after many years of research and represent the first major change in sheath design in many years.
Genetics Australia branches stock the full range of Seals wet weather clothing – parkas, vests, overtrousers and bib and brace overtrousers. Seals has an enviable reputation for durability, being waterproof, breathable and flexible. The design is great, with full cover flaps, adjustable sleeves, strong quality two-way zips and heavy duty pop studs.
Using technology developed in embryo transfer, the sheath end is rounded and the semen is deposited out of dual holes in the end of the sheath. There is very little chance of contamination being picked up and insertion is much easier. The dual dispersal works well especially in difficult inseminations in the cervical folds. The sheath is designed to be used on IMV Kombi guns and we have found they need to be used on these guns for best results. If you are doing your own AI upgrade into a new gun and sheaths – you’ll find AI easier and you’ll be improving the conception potential.
Buy any two items of clothing – or one item of clothing and a pair of Seals or King Tred boots – and we’ll give you 10% off in store. See the full range of Genetics Australia merchandise available on-line at shop.genaust.com.au, or call freecall 1800 039 047 for information or a printed catalogue.