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CONTENTS What is HYVIG™?
4-5
Creating a HYVIG™ herd
6-7
Crossbreeding options
8-9
The unique Norwegian Red
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Bred for health
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Norwegian Reds in all systems 12-13 HYVIG breed introductions
14-17
Norwegian Red
18-25
Holstein
26-30
Crossbreeding - a growing strategy Year on year more and more dairy producers are choosing crossbreeding as their breeding strategy, and reaping the benefits it can provide.
HYVIG helping you create a cow to fit your system... TM
We developed HYVIG, a unique genetic solution for dairy producers wishing to crossbreed for an easy to manage, profitable herd. HYVIG is a revolutionary new concept designed to help dairy farmers create a herd of problem-free cows that will fit any system perfectly. HYVIG combines the unique genetics of the Norwegian Red breed; with its superb health and fertility traits, with the world leading genetics of Genus ABS TransitionRight™ Holsteins. Our customers, benefiting from the HYVIG solution, have the exclusive choice of the very best genetic lines these breeds offer, which complement each other perfectly to maximise herd profitability.
An additional boost from nature...
Fleckvieh
31-35
Friesian
36-37
Irish Holstein
38-41
Jersey
42-43
Normande
44-45
Brown Swiss
46
SpermVital
47
In addition to the great benefits of herd improvement HYVIG provides, crossbreeding will also give you a real boost in progeny performance because of hybrid vigour. Hybrid vigour is a natural phenonemon which occurs when two completely unrelated breeds are mated. Research has shown hybrid vigour can provide a lift in genetic value of 5% for milk production and around 10% for fertility, health and survival (over parent average). Hybrid vigour, together with the genetic benefits offered by the Norwegian Red and ABS TransitionRightTM Holsteins, combine to make a herd easy to manage with improved fertility, health and longevity. Plus all of which have a significant impact on efficiency and profitability too.
It’s a matter of choice... So, for dairy farmers looking for an alternative to purebred breeding, seeking to improve herd health, fertility and profitability, HYVIG is the answer.
Wes Bluhm, Global Crossbreeding Manager
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HYVIG™ _ It’s simply MORE.
What is HYVIG™? HYVIG™ is the dairy crossbreeding solution that gives you more. HYVIG™ is a revolutionary new concept which will help you create a herd of problem-free cows that fit your system perfectly. All with excellent production, superb health and unrivalled fertility. Meaning you can expect reduced workload and more profit, time and time again.
How does it work? HYVIG offers a tailor-made breeding strategy based around the unique genetics of the Norwegian Red breed, alongside the world leading genetics of Genus ABS Holsteins. Together with our HYVIG specialists we can help you achieve your herds breeding goals using a two or three-way cross. When used on Holstein cows, this unique HYVIG combination will boost herd performance.
What’s in it for you? Studies have shown that Norwegian Red cross Holstein cows outperformed purebred Holstein cows when used in a crossbreeding system. Providing £115 more net profit per cow, per year, compared to a daughter of an average Holstein bull. This predominantly is a result of an improvement in fertility and reduced feed costs of the Norwegian Red cross Holstein cow.
Comparison of the average Norwegian Red cross Holstein cow compared to a purebred Holstein cow
Expect
£115 More NET profit per cow per year*
41% Reduced feed costs * Calculations based upon USDA proof information
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28% Lower health costs
31% Higher fertility
MORE Fertility
MORE Efficient
MORE Health
MORE Time
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Increased conception rate by 10%
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Reduced days open by 17 days
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Total value of improved fertility is £36 per cow per year
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Reduced feed intake by 0.9kg of dry matter per cow per day due to lower body weight
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Total value is £47 per cow per year
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Reduced clinical disease by 50%
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Reduced on farm cow mortality by 50%
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Reduced calf mortality by 50%
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Reduced mastitis by 30%
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Total value of reduced direct and indirect health care costs is £32 per cow per year
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Less labour is needed with easier calvings and better calf health and survival. Fewer breedings are required as well as fewer treatments with lower use of medicines, all saving time. In addition 40% of all Norwegian Red calves are born polled which means fewer dehorning and better calf welfare.
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The Norwegian Red is a key profit generating component of a two-way or threeway cross in a well-designed crossbreeding system. With more than 200,000 Norwegian Red crossbred cows in lactation worldwide we know that crossing with Norwegian Red contributes to increased profit.
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Norwegian Red will increase the level of health and fertility in all crossbreeding programs and will give dairy farmers increased profit and reduced workload.
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With easier calvings, better calf survival and significantly less use of antibiotics; crossbreeding significantly improves animal welfare. All this means less stress for the dairy farmer and the cows.
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HYVIG will provide the best of all worlds whatever your system.
”10 years ago I worked for my cows, now they work for me.” ”For us, the Norwegian Red is the number one breed for crossbreeding. The cows are strong and self-supporting. That’s what we like! We have used Norwegian Red for crossbreeding for ten years now. We started crossbreeding to breed more self-supporting cows as in our opinion the purebred Holsteins needed too much input. Mostly we do a three-way cross with Holstein, Fleckvieh and Norwegian Red, or a two-way cross between Norwegian Red and Holstein. After 10 years we can tell you that our cows are working. When the milk price is low, they still make money for us! We milk 260 cows with just two people, this was not possible with purebred Holsteins. Our production level is 10,000kg with 3.6% protein and 4.2% fat.” Henk Schoonvelde, Holland
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Creating a HYVIG herd ™
Crossbreeding is all about improving the performance of your overall herd, rather than individual cows. HYVIG will work for high input/high output systems or low input systems and everything in between. When establishing your HYVIG herd there are a few simple but important points which you should consider:
Set your priorities Make your HYVIG plan Choose your additional HYVIG breeds Choose your HYVIG bulls Norwegian Red x Holstein
1. Setting priorities Make a list of what it is you want to achieve from your HYVIG herd in order of importance. Crossbreeding is a commitment and will be very different from a purebred herd. So it is important to always refer to your priorities when establishing your changing herd.
2. Make a HYVIG plan • • •
HYVIG is based upon Norwegian Red and Holstein Genetics, but should you wish to pursue a three-way cross, you will need to consider which third breed will complement your herd and help you achieve your goals. Identify which cows in your herd to crossbreed, you do not have to commit your whole herd to crossbreeding, although doing so will show maximum benefit. Discuss your options with our HYVIG crossbreeding specialist who will combine a thorough understanding of your herd’s needs with expert knowledge on breeds and bulls relevant for crossbreeding.
Key considerations: What is your herds’ system i.e. grazing or housed? What is your payment system i.e. liquid or component?
What has been your key focus in the breeding programme historically? i.e. type, production, components, grassland, intensive. What are your key priorities and issues?
3. Choose your HYVIG system One of the key benefits of crossbreeding is the hybrid vigour effect which boosts herd health and reproduction. Your HYVIG crossbreeding system will exploit this benefit but this does differ. A two-way crossing system or a three-way crossing system maintains differing levels of hybrid vigour over time (see table one and two). You may wish to consider this when identifying your herd’s priorities. Whatever you choose, your plan should be simple and work for you! 6
Table one: Maintaining hybrid vigour Crossbreeding system Hybrid vigour maintained 2 breed rotation
67%
3 breed rotation
85%
4 breed rotation
94%
For example: Holstein x other breed 1
= First generation
(F1)
F1 x other breed 2
= Second generation (F2)
F2 x Holstein
= Third generation
F3 x other breed 1...
and so on...
4. Choose your additional HYVIG breeds If you are choosing a three-way cross, which breed characteristics have higher priority for your herd i.e are you looking for stronger cows, higher value bulls calves etc. To do this you need to identify which breeds are most complementary to your herd. Our HYVIG specialist can help you to identify which breeds might suit your herd best and how a two or three-way cross might work for you.
(F3)
5. Choose your HYVIG bulls Once you have decided which HYVIG system suits you, the final step is to select the HYVIG bulls which match your herd’s priorities. Our HYVIG specialist can help you to make the right choice for your herd.
Table two: Possible HYVIG options Identify your top priorities
Recommend additional breed to complement the HYVIG system
Volume
Solids
Fertility
Health
Norwegian Red x Holstein
Fleckvieh x Norwegian Red x Holstein
Friesian x Norwegian Red x Holstein
Jersey x Norwegian Red x Holstein
Montbeliarde x Norwegian Red x Holstein
Normande x Norwegian Red x Holstein
Norwegian Red x Norwegian Red x Holstein
1. Fertility 2. Yield 3. Reduced size & stature 1. Solids 2. Bull calf value 3. Moderate stature 1. Fertility 2. Strength 3. Bull calf value 1. Solids yield & % 2. Calving ease 3. Low stature 1. Yield 2. Bull calf value 3. Strength 1. Fertility 2. Bull calf value 3. Solids yield & % 1. Health 2. Fertility 3. Yield
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Crossbreeding options Some dairy farmers are happy to maintain a two-way cross for their breeding programme. This is usually because they are pleased with the results of two breeds. While this approach can sacrifice hybrid vigour, it focuses on the benefits that either of the two breeds can offer. The Norwegian Red breed has been concentrating on health and fertility for over 40 years. The results of this focus are proven in the superior health and fertility traits of the breed, these improvements are transmitted to their offspring. By using Norwegian Red in your breeding programme you are taking advantage of more than 20 generations of breeding for better reproduction, health and easy keeping cows. Many of our customers are considering “doubling up” on Norwegian Red to ‘lock-in’ these valuable benefits for their breeding programme. Other breeds can offer their specific traits and improvements to a breeding programme. For example a two-way cross of Fleckvieh would see more emphasis on strong, well-muscled cows.
There are a few important factors to consider when doubling up:
1.
You will be increasing the complementarity benefit in using Norwegian Red. By double crossing to Norwegian Red you are increasing the chance of having the superior genes of Norwegian Red for health and fertility being transmitted to the offspring. This is very important as these benefits are passed on to the next generation.
2.
You will be slightly decreasing the heterosis factor. A two-way cross gives 67% of potential hybrid vigour, whereas a three-way cross would be 85%.
3.
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You need to watch inbreeding when doubling up, similar to when using Black and White on Black and White.
Norwegian Red x Holstein
Table three: Doubling up options Current bull options to double up for extra fitness:
Do not use on Norwegian Red daughters of:
Enger 11147
Braut
Gopollen 11078
Braut
Hooen 10795
K Lens
Horn 11312
Velsvik
Maele 11789
Prestangen, Sormarka
Nordbo 10553
No restriction
Nymoen 11060
No restriction
Prestangen 10923
Gopollen
Reitan 10689
Faaren
Reitan 2 11033
No restriction
Saur 11572
Velsvik, Enger
Skretting 11284
No restriction
Skjelvan 11039
Val
Sormarka 10462
Maele
Val 10918
Skjelvan
Examples of how a HYVIG two-way or three-way cross might work in your herd: Two-way cross
Three-way cross
When developing a crossbreeding programme, we advise you to discuss your objectives with your Genus ABS representative. They will look at the different options and help put together a plan that suits your individual needs and expectations.
“We were looking for an efficient, hardy and profitable cow, so crossing our Holsteins with Norwegian Red was the ideal solution. We have seen an enormous improvement in strength and health in just one cross. Our Norwegian Red cross calves are trouble free in every way and thrive from birth with very little input. Exactly what we want for our dairy herd�. Chris Vaughan - Top Farm, Cheshire
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The unique Norwegian Red The Norwegian Red breed is key to the HYVIG system... Norwegian Red Breeding Goals
Why Norwegian Red?
Graph one: Norwegian Red breeding goals Norwegian Red Breeding Goals
Norway’s dairy industry consists of a farmer co-operative with approx 9,000 members and 220,000 dairy cows. The co-operative nature of the Norwegian system is a superb example of integration at it’s best. It has helped create a unique system of data collection. Where every single treatment is recorded throughout an animal’s life (see diagram one).
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Genetic Trends in Norwegian Red
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Bred for health Antibiotic resistance is a serious and growing problem globally and a significant security threat to global health. So much so, that according to the World Health Organisation, the use of antibiotics in livestock production has to change. Breeding is the most efficient tool to reduce disease and improve health. Meeting successful breeding goals can have a significant impact on the use of antibiotics in dairy production. That’s because breeding is both permanent and cumulative, which means genetic improvements made in the dairy herd today will still be of value for future generations. Over 40 years of concentrating on breeding healthier cattle means the Norwegian Red cattle have superior health characteristics. As a result of a focused breeding objective which was weighted heavily on herd heath decades ago, the Norwegian Red breed have one of the lowest use of antibiotics in their national population today. Making the Norwegian Red an extremely resilient, healthy breed.
Genetic improvement Norwegian Red focus
Genetic improvement is both permanent and cumulative, what is achieved today will still have value for future generations. Over 40 years of focusing on health and fertility means Norwegian Red cattle have the lowest use of antibiotics of any breed in the world (see graph four).
Healthy herds
Reduced levels of clinical desease, reduced calf mortality and mastitis means reduced requirements for medical intervention and antibiotic use.
Low antibiotic use
The use of antibiotics in all production systems affects us all. Not only is it a cost which could be avoided for the producer. But globally the over use of antibiotics is leading to strains of antibiotic resistant bacteria becoming prevalent in every day life. A very real threat to public health.
Graph four: Use of antibiotics in the EU 450 400 350
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Graph four: Sales of veterinary antimicrobial agents in 29 EU/ EEA countries in 2014. Source: EMA (European Medicines Agency) and ESVAC (European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption) 2014.
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Norwegian Red crossbreds excel in grazing situations Norwegian Red crossbreds are versatile and perform in many systems ranging from grassland to intensive and everything in between. A prime example of a grazing system can be seen in the Norwegian Red trial at the Moorepark ‘Ballydague’ research farm. Norwegian Reds have been used at Moorepark since 2001. In 2004, Moorepark embarked upon a large scale study involving 400 Norwegian Reds to measure performance versus Holstein Friesians. This trial formed part of one of the most unique research studies in the world. The trial evaluated the merits of the Norwegian Red breed and the potential benefits of crossbreeding under Irish conditions. This involved over 1,300 cows across 46 herds and the results speak for themselves (see table four). “Crossbreeding Holstein-Friesian cows with Norwegian Red sires produces the type of cow who is very similar in general appearance and production characteristics to the Holstein Friesian. Except there is also improved fertility, udder health and body condition too!
For dairy farmers who want to keep the type of the cows they have with similar colour, weight, production characteristics and calf value, then the Norwegian Red is the ideal breed choice. In addition, we found that overall farm profit was approx €13,000 higher with Holstein x Norwegian Red versus purebred Holstein. This is almost exclusively due to the benefits of reduced replacement costs (adjusted for differences in the sale of culls).” Frank Buckley and Laurence Shalloo, Moorepark Dairy Production Research Centre, Fermoy, County Cork, Ireland
Table four: Trial results Trait
Holstein x Friesian
Norwegian Red x Holstein
9.0% 28.5% 13% 58% 41.8%
£78 higher 4.1% 11.8% 4% 66% 59.8%
Profit Culled for Mastitis Culled Fertility Still birth 1st Serve Conception Heifers 1st Serve Conception Cows
“After following the two-way Friesian x Jersey for many years, we were looking for a third breed to bring in hybrid vigour, more kilograms of fat and protein, without compromising fertility. We settled on the Norwegian Red because of the research showing the breed working well in grazing herds similar to ours. We are currently milking 86 Norwegian Red crosses and the results are everything we hoped for. The Norwegian Red crosbreds really fit our herd and system well. They are a similar size and very aggressive grazers. Production and fertility are everything we were looking for.” Bill Cuthbert - Mouldsworth, Cheshire
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Norwegian Red crosses in high input/high output systems Norwegian Red crossbreds perform just as well in intensive systems too. Examples of which can be seen in Corini Dairy, Italy and Lang Hill Herd, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Table five: Corini Dairy Farm, Brescia, Italy
Corini Dairy, Italy The Corini Farm is widely considered one of the top dairy farms in the region. Their management, silage production and results are well respected amongst local producers. So when they decided to start crossbreeding in 2007, peers noticed. As in many herds, reproduction was a problem at Corini’s. However, their extremely high milk production and extremely challenging climatic conditions (+38°C in summer) added extraordinary challenges. While their results were considered very good for the area, they believed they had to look at alternative solutions to the high inputs necessary to achieve these results. So they took the decision to crossbreed with Norwegian Reds in 2007 and haven’t looked back since. The Norwegian Red x Holsteins deliver exceptional performance for fertility and health while maintaining superb production (see table five).
Traits Number of cows Milk yield Fat% Protein % SCC Calving Interval Days Open Doses/Pregnancy Heat Detection Rate 1st Service Conception Rate Pregnancy Rate Survival to 2nd Lactation Survival to 3rd Lactation Survival to 4th Lactation
Holstein
Norwegian Red x Holstein
132 10913 4.03 3.29 260,000 394 128 2.6 48% 33% 15% 82% 52% 15%
71 10,547 4.07 3.40 160,000 375 93 1.9 60% 49% 31% 100% 92% 69%
Langhill Herd, Edinburgh, UK A similar story can be told with Langhill herd in Edinburgh, UK Wim Bosma, the Langhill herd manager wanted more health and fertility from his herd of Holsteins without compromising production performance. Wim changed the herds breeding strategy and introduced Norwegian Reds to cross over the Holstein cows and the result can be seen in table six.
Table six: Langhill Dairy Herd results Traits No. of Cows Av. Days in Milk Av. Daily Yield 305 - Day Yield Fats Protein
Holstein
Norwegian Red x Holstein
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15 314 27 8363 4.29 3.35
307 27 8222 4.27 3.38
Norwegian Red x Holsteins: • • • • •
Higher number days in milk No compromise on production or components Higher submission rates Reduced days to first service Higher conception rates
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NORWEGIAN RED
SIRE ICONS
Milk
Solids
Feet & Legs
Udders
Milking Speed
Daughter Fertility
Calving Ease
Temperament
Red Polled
Black Polled
Sexed Semen
Mastitis Resistance
A2
Robotics
Grazing
Genomic
Norwegian Red Norwegian Red females are renowned for their superior fertility, high pregnancy rates, short calving intervals and trouble-free calvings. Many people are now incorporating the Norwegian Red into their breeding programme to take advantage of the unique combination of traits. Over 40 years of concentrating on breeding healthier cattle means the Norwegian Red cattle have superior health characteristics which are world renowned today. As a result of a focused breeding objective which was weighted heavily on herd heath decades ago, the Norwegian Red breed have one of the lowest use of antibiotics in their national population today. Making the Norwegian Red an extremely resilient, healthy breed.
Hooen Daughter
By using NR in your breeding programme you are taking advantage of more than 20 generations of breeding for better reproduction, health and easy keeping cows.
Prestangen Daughter
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ENGER
Enger
REG NO: 11147
Norwegian Red x Holstein
AI CODE: NR9927
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Positive fat and protein %
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Good milk production
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Strong, deep bodied cows
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Moderate stature
GOPOLLEN
Gopollen
REG NO: 11078
Gopollen purebred daughter
AI CODE: NR9935
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Good, positive fat and protein % improver
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Excellent, well attached udders
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Very easy calving, good fertility
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Very quiet cows
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HOOEN
Hooen
REG NO: 10795
Hooen purebred daughter
AI CODE: NR9947
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Good production and solids
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Exceptional udder improver
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Over 60 UK milking daughters
HORN
Horn
REG NO: 11312
Horn purebred daughter
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AI CODE: NR9918
Very easy calving Exceptional daughter fertility Heterozygous polled Pp Good production and solids
NORWEGIAN RED
MAELE
Maele
REG NO: 11789 • • • • •
AI CODE: NR9925
No 1 Norwegian Red sire September 2017 High daughter fertility Low SCC Strong, deep bodied cows Exceptional udders and feet & legs
Norwegian Red x Holstein
NORDBO
Nordbo
REG NO: 10553
AI CODE: NR9961
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PP Homozygous polled - all offspring born without horns
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Shorter, stronger daughters
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Improves solids %
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Over 90 UK milking daughters
Example of Norwegian Red x Holstein
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NYMOEN
Nymoen
REG NO: 11060
Nymoen purebred daughter
AI CODE: NR9936
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Pp Hetrozygous polled
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Good improver for fat and protein %
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Improves udders and feet & legs
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Very low SCC/mastitis
PRESTANGEN
Prestangen
REG NO: 10923
Prestangen x Holstein
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AI CODE: NR9944
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High protein %
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Improves udders and feet & legs
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Outstanding daughter fertility
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Strong, deep bodied cows
NORWEGIAN RED
REITAN
Example of Norwegian Red x Holstein
REG NO: 10689
Example of Norwegian Red x Holstein
AI CODE: NR9950
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Easy-keeping cows
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Very easy calving
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High daughter fertility
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Shorter/lighter cows
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Pp Heterozygous polled
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Over 90 UK milking daughters
REITAN 2
Reitan 2
REG NO: 11033
Reitan 2 purebred daughter
AI CODE: NR9926
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Extreme milk improver whilst still improving protein %
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Fantastic udders
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Daughters will be taller and sharper - ideal cross for Holstein x Fleckvieh
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SAUR
Saur
REG NO: 11572 AI CODE: NR9930
Norwegian Red x Holstein
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Red homozygous polled, all offspring born without horns
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Genomic, but calving ease is progeny proof
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Very high daughter fertility
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Good udder improver
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Great for grazing systems, short, strong cows
SKRETTING
Skretting
REG NO: 11284
Skretting purebred daughter
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AI CODE: NR9911
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Great udders and feet & legs
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Very quiet daughters
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Good milk yields with high protein %
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Good cross for Fleckvieh or Friesian x Holstein
NORWEGIAN RED
SKJELVAN REG NO: 11039 AI CODE: NR9939 •
Very high milk yields
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BB kappa casein increases cheese yield
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Very good feet and legs improvement Sire of sons
• Skjelvan
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Excellent cross on Fleckvieh x Holstein
Skjelvan purebred daughter
SORMARKA REG NO: 10462 AI CODE: NR9974 • •
UK proven top performer Positive protein %
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Outstanding udder improver Superb hoof health
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Over 300 UK milking daughters
Sormarka
Sormarka purebred daughter
VAL REG NO: 10918 AI CODE: NR9948 •
Improves yields and protein %
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Very easy calving
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Improves hoof health
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Over 50 UK milking daughters
Val
Val purebred daughter
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Holstein Whether running a two-way or three-way HYVIG herd the Holstein has a very important role to play. The Genus ABS Holsteins have unique traits that make them the number one choice. At Genus ABS, Holstein bulls are selected for their efficiency, for your HYVIG herd we select bulls whose daughters carry condition, are strong, not too tall, and are well above breed average for SCC, fertility and lifespan. One of the things that makes Genus ABS Holsteins different is TransitionRight®. This index, unique to Genus ABS, ranks bulls based on their daughters’ ability to get through the transition period with fewer health issues. This improves operational efficiency and reduces cost leading to increased profitability, with the top bull saving £136 compared to the bottom ranked bulls. The bulls in this guide are all 4* and 5* bulls to ensure smooth transition periods and help drive profitability. The table opposite shows a 73% reduction in Mastitis, 43% reduction in Metritis and 38% reduction in Ketosis when using 4 and 5 star TransitionRight bulls in a study across 2,500 cows.
Pesky Daughter
Would you like to reduce mastitis in your herd by up to 73%? TransitionRight® Star Ranking
Mastitis Incidence
Metritis Incidence
Ketosis Incidence
4-5
2.8%
28.4%
1.3%
3
3.9%
38.9%
1.9%
1-2
10.5%
50.2%
2.1%
(Data taken from two herds in Italy, totalling 2,500 cows)
SEAGULL-BAY MJ
APPLEJAX
Dam: Seagull-Bay Alexa Three VG85
AI CODE: HO4493
Seagull-Bay MJ Applejax
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Excellent daughter fertility
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High protein yield
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Moderate sized daughters
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Well attached udders with good teat length
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5* TransitionRight®
HOLSTEIN
WILLEMS HOEVE W-H J
AUGUSTUS
G DAM: De Biesheuvel Javina 50 VG87
AI CODE: HO4936
Willems Hoeve W-H J Augustus
LAURELHILL
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Very high protein, fat percentage and yield
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Reduced stature
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Exceptional udder health
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Great calving ease
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5* TransitionRight®
CLASSIC
Laurelhill Classic
AI CODE: FH3506
Dtr: Crosslanes Classic Sienna
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Breed leading proven daughter fertility
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Super health traits
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Reduces stature while adding strength
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Easy calving Sire
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HOLSTEIN
LARCREST
CONTOUR
GDam: Larcrest Oside Champagne
AI CODE: HO4143
Dam: Larcrest Chenille VG86
K & L BO
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Outstanding udders
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Average stature with balanced bodies
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Super easy care health and fitness traits
DARWIN
DAM: K & L BL Dellia
AI CODE: HO4932
K & L Bo Darwin
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High kgs of fat and protein Very good daughter fertility Moderate size High TB resistance 5* TransitionRight®
HOLSTEIN
SEAGULL-BAY
DIGNIFIED-ET
AI CODE: HO4686
Dam: Seagull-Bay Somthngroyal-ET
RELOUGH
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Very high profitability
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Super protein and fat yield and deviations
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Super udder health scores
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Moderate sized daughters
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DIRECTIVE
Dam: Relough Barney Danna 4
AI CODE: HO4930
Relough Directive
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Excellent longevity and daughter fertility
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Reduces stature while adding strength
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High component percentages
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Easy calving
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HOLSTEIN
NO-FLA
HURST-ET
Dam: No-Fla Oman Heidi
AI CODE: HO3871
Dtr: 11831
ABS
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High daughter fertility
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Proven sire
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Easy care health traits
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Super udders
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LATERAL-ET
AI CODE: HO4850
Dam: MS Delicious Latenight
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High protein and fat yield
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High fertility
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Easy calving
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Reduces size
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Super udder attachments
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HOLSTEIN
MIDWOLDER
MARQUIS AI CODE: HO4931
3rd dam: Midwoldeer Marjon 15
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Superior fat and protein kgs and percentages
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Reduces stature and adds strength
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High daughter fertility and excellent udder health
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Super udder bull
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Midwolder Marquis
WELCOME ARMITAGE
PESKY-ET
AI CODE: HO2593 •
Easy care health traits
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Well proven
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Good production levels
Dtr: Southfield Pesky 20668
Dtr: Carnhill Pesky Anna
SEAGULL-BAY SR
STARDUST-ET AI CODE: HO4846
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Combines impressive component yields with great daughter fertility
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Well attached and long lasting udders
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Moderate size
Dam: Seagull-Bay Somthngroyal
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FLECKVIEH
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
Fleckvieh One of Europe’s oldest breeds with a population of over 41 million cattle, the Fleckvieh ranks as the second largest breed in the world. Why? The breed was originally developed in Germany and Austria in the 1830s, from imported Simmental cattle, and the aim has been to produce a dual purpose cow that combines good muscling, high milk production and fertility, making them a perfect option for a three-way cross. The Fleckvieh is highly productive on most grass based diets with durable easy keeping cows. Fleckvieh cows maintain good condition throughout lactation and they are noted for the high protein content of their milk. They have low cell counts and have very good fertility, so they are easy to get in calf! Fleckviehs are also robust, long lasting cows and have very good legs and feet, therefore they are very healthy cows, keeping veterinary costs to a minimum! They produce a valuable cull cow and Fleckvieh crossbred bull calves also sell very well. The Fleckvieh breed has been popular with farmers around the world as part of a three way cross breeding programme, together with Holsteins and Norwegian Reds.
HERZOG
Herzog
AI CODE: SM0166
Herzog dam, Edina
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Dam highest 305 day lactation: 2yrs 10,399kgs milk, 4.76% fat, 3.92% protein
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Genomic sire but calving ease based on progeny proof
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Very high milk production - positive protein deviation maintains fat
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Improves overall mammary system
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Average stature when used on Holstein but adds strength and muscularity
FLECKVIEH
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
JANDA
Janda
AI CODE: SM0167
Janda purebred daughter, Eva 9
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Dam highest 305 day lactation: 2yrs 9,287kgs milk, 4.72% fat, 4.19% protein
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Good milk production - improves protein % maintains fat
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Improves mammary system
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Long lasting cows with great longevity
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Very high daughter fertility
MALIK
Malik
AI CODE: SM0190
Malik dam, Ista
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Dam highest 305 day lactation: 5th lactation 12,707kgs milk, 3.69% fat, 3.39% protein
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Dam currently in 9th lactation over 10,000 kgs milk
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Very high fat and protein %
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Improves mammary system and feet & legs
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Average stature with good muscularity
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FLECKVIEH
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
MEXICAN
Mexican
AI CODE: SM0288
Example of Norwegian Red x Fleckvieh x Holstein
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Dam 10,179kgs milk, 6.51% fat, 3.50% protein in 3rd lactation, 305 days
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Improves % and milk yield
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Trouble free udders
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Short, strong cows with exceptional longevity
RUMGO
Rumgo
AI CODE: SM0369
Hybrid daughter, Rumgo x Holstein
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Dam highest 305 day lactation: 3rd 11,997kgs milk, 4.49% fat, 3.51% protein
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Extremely easy calving
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Very high milk, average %
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Provides great longevity
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Improves SCC
FLECKVIEH
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
VOLTAIRE
Voltaire
AI CODE: SM0165
Voltaire purebred daughter
VULKAN
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Dam highest 305 day lactation: 4th lactation 12,955kgs milk, 5.26% fat, 3.76% protein
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Dam currently in 6th lactation >11,000 kgs milk
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Good milk with very high solids % - mastitis resistance
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Improves udders
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Lowers SCC
Vulkan
AI CODE: SM0336
Vulkan purebred daughter
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Dam 4th lactation 305 days: 12,461kgs milk, 3.87% fat, 3.13% protein
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Extreme milk bull
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Fantastic SCC
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Sire of sons
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FLECKVIEH
GS
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
WALLIS
AI CODE: SM0135
GS Wallis
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Dam highest 305 day lactation: 3yrs, 8,191kgs milk, 4.99% fat, 3.89% protein
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Very good solids
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Improves feet and legs
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High daughter longevity and fertility
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Very good calving ease
GS Wallis dam, M Brunni
WALOT
AI CODE: SM0189
Walot
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Dam highest 305 day lactation: 15,375kgs milk, 4.13% fat, 3.31% protein
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Dam currently in 8th lactation 12,000kgs milk
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Solid milk production with good components
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Improves mammary system and feet & legs
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Great longevity
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Very easy calving
Walot purebred daughter, Emmily
WURZL
AI CODE: SM0218
Wurzl
Wurzl dam, Martha
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Dam: 10,506kgs milk, 4.26% fat, 3.40% protein
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High milk and positive protein %
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Easy calving and high fertility for low maintenance cows
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Holstein crossbred daughters will be shorter with wide, deep bodies
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Excels in longevity
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
FRIESIAN
Friesian Modern Friesians are the invisible crossbreeding option.The Friesian is the number one breed for daughter fertility and for lifespan. Producing cows that are quick to get in calf and last longer than any other breed. Friesian genetics can be used as the third breed in a rotation where you are looking to keep stature down while maximising fertility and longevity. This makes Friesians an ideal option for HYVIG grazing herds! When using in the rotation in your HYVIG herd select bulls that are positive for milk with good udders and management traits. These positive milk bulls may be lower for Body Condition Score but compared to a pure Holstein they will still carry more condition and get in calve much easier. TransitionRight® economic sire ranking As with Holsteins, the other really unique thing about Genus ABS Friesians is TransitionRight. The economic impact of sire genetics on cow transition health is significant for any size dairy operation. So by choosing a 5 star sire, your operation is projected to save approximately £68 in preventive or reactive costs per cow per lactation over a breed average 3 star sire.
GREETHAM
Bradley Daughter
TransitionRight® Star Ranking
Sire Ranking
Expected Economic Impact per Lactation
Top 10%
£68 savings
20%
£33 savings
Average 40%
£0
20%
-£33 cost
Bottom 10%
-£68 cost
BRADLEY
AI CODE: BF1059 •
Dam: 10,152 kgs milk, 305 days, 5.59% fat, 4.04% protein
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New proven sire with very high fat and protein percentages
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Friesian type daughters with very good locomotion
Dtr: Oakdale Bradley Polly
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PEARTREE
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
BRYSTER
AI CODE: BF1149
Sister: Peartree Pinnacle Lady
Peartree Bryster
BEAUFORT
KABANA
AI CODE: BF1148 •
Breed leading percentage improvement
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Outstanding health and fitness sire
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Long lasting udders
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Hard wearing feet and legs
Beaufort Kabana
KIRKBY
MALVERN AI CODE: BF1104
Kirkby Malvern
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High milk Friesian
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Long lasting health and fitness traits
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Reduces maintenance costs
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Very good udder traits
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High weight of fat and protein
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Significant percentage improvement
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World leading genomic Friesian sire
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
FRIESIAN
SKYHIGH
PATROL
Dtr: Aintree Patrol Honeyschaap
AI CODE: FH3080
Skyhigh Patrol
DEANGATE
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Breed leading milk improvement
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High kgs of fat
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Outstanding daughter fertility
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Really impressive udder scores high TB resistance
QUAICH RC
Dtr: Deangate Pam 143
AI CODE: BF1019
Daughter: Sherricliffe Quaich Meg 53
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Reduces stature and body size
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Improves udder health significantly
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Outlier for TB resistance
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Calving ease sire
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IRISH HOLSTEIN
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
Irish Holstein The Irish Holstein has been specifically developed to fully exploit your natural resource on farm, grass. Bred to deliver pregnancies, protein and profit from low input, extensive farm systems, our stud excels for these traits on a global scale. Cow families demonstrate that they can breed back every year and produce nutrient dense milk with the minimum of fuss. Bull mothers easily produce over a kilo of solids for a kilo of liveweight, producing over extended grazing periods and with minimum concentrate fed to them. Our stud is a world leader for longevity and daughter fertility averages, meaning you can select any of them safe in the knowledge that daughters will thrive and perform for you. Then you can select for the remaining traits you are concentrating on in your crossbreeding, whether you wish to drive up component percentage aggressively, add kgs of solids, push for increased longevity and, or, reduce body size. As a group, expect good calving ease scores and hardy daughters that will survive whatever your system is.
MEADHILL
Curra Lightning
ANDY
Sister to Dam: Meadhill GJM Miss
AI CODE: NA
Dam: Meadhill RPA Miss
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One of the best calving sub indexes in the world
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Scores highly for easy care traits
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Huge daughter fertility
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Good components
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OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
IRISH HOLSTEIN
BALLYMADDOCK
CATAPULT AI CODE: NA •
An outlier for any breed on fertility sub index
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Easy calving sire
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Very high health traits
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Strong component deviations
AVAILABLE SPRING 2018
CURRA ROYAL
CONOR AI CODE: HO3458 •
The consumate all rounder
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Easy calving
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Very good fertility traits
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High milk with good component percentages
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IRISH HOLSTEIN
HAGGARD
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
MARCO
Haggard Marco
AI CODE: HO4658 •
Blends good solids with high daughter fertility
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Ideal calving sub index
Haggard Marco
CURRA
LIGHTNING
Curra Lightning
AI CODE: HO4662
Curra Lightning
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Excellent calving ease traits
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High protein and fat %
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Superb fertility
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Increased efficiency
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
IRISH HOLSTEIN
CURRA
PLUTO
AI CODE: HO2862 •
300 dtrs in proof
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Very high protein and fat deviations
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Reduces body size
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Excellent maintenance and fertility sub indexes
Dtr: 2203
Curra Pluto
CHERRYHILL
SEACHT
AI CODE: HO4244 •
Drives up component percentages
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Dam is perfect grassland cow
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High daughter fertility
Dam: Cherryhill NFT Zena
Cherryhill Seacht
CURRA ROYAL
STEVIE AI CODE: HO3455
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Very high component percentages
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Easy calving traits
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Reduce body size
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Increase fertility markedly
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JERSEY
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
Jersey In the USA crossbreeding has been significantly increasing for two decades with crossbred births more than doubling, and a 60% increase in mixed and crossbred herds milk recording. The Jersey has been the number one sire for use on Holstein heifers during this transformation. Most farmers entering crossbreeding cite two reasons for using a Jersey in their programme: •
To reduce calving problems in first calving heifers
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To increase milk components Dazzler Daughter
There are some unexpected benefits too, especially improved reproductive performance, fewer health problems and longer productive life. The Jersey breed originates from Jersey Island in the Channel Islands and is probably the fastest growing dairy breed worldwide, with numbers increasing rapidly in many countries. They are proving extremely popular both as a pure breed and also for crossbreeding. Jersey cows produce exceptional milk quality, with very high fat and protein percentages. They are a lot smaller than most dairy breeds and have come out very well on feed efficiency trials. Purebred bull calves are not as valuable as achieved from many breeds but a crossbred calf has increased beef value. Jerseys are capable of milking well on a wide range of systems, performing very well on extensive grassland systems and also on more intensive farms that are pushing for high yields. The UK’s animal data centre has analysed the proofs of the most popular dairy breeds in the UK, allowing breeds to be compared, and the Jersey ranks first equal for Lifespan – they are built to last for many lactations. Jersey cows have a quiet temperament and have very good fertility - they get in calf quickly. Jerseys also have excellent udders, which are well attached with good teat placement, and they are noted for their hard wearing feet.
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CHARMER
Family member: Ahlem Iatola Charm 19566
AI CODE: J2494
Dam: Ahlem Dividend Charm 1392
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Genomic bull with very high yields of milk, fat and protein and high percentages
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High wide rear attachments with very strong udder support
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Impressive legs and feet with steep foot angle
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
JERSEY
SUNSET CANYON
DAZZLER
Daughter: Sunset Canyon Dazzler A Belle
AI CODE: J2517 •
One of the top type bulls in the Jersey breed
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Superb profit traits with low SCC and high milk quality
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Very good daughter fertility
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Tremendous longevity
Dtr: Forest Glen Dazzler Brindi
SUNSET CANYON
DOMINOS
Dtr: Aardema Dominos 31629
AI CODE: J2443 •
Outstanding proven bull with high yields of milk, fat and protein with high percentages
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Well attached udders, strong ligaments and good teat placement
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Impressive legs and feet
Dtr: Sand Hill Dominos Eva
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JERSEY
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
JX OOMSDALE GEMMA HARRIS
GANYA {5}-ET
AI CODE: NA •
Dam: 9,932kgs milk, 305 days, 5.81% fat, 3.87% protein
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High yields of milk, fat and protein with positive percentages and good daughter fertility
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Shallow well attached udders with strong ligaments
Grand Dam: Oomsdale CC Iatola Galen
RIBBLESDALE
OLYMPUS
Dam: Ribblesdale Futurity Clarissa 2
AI CODE: J2304
Dam: Ribblesdale Futurity Clarissa 2
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High production Jersey with serious solids
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Very good udders
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Long lasting legs and feet
NORMANDE
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
Normande The Normande breed is noted for: •
High fertility
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High milk solids (breed average 3.62% protein)
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A desirable kappa casein profile (the ‘cheese gene’)
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They are strong, compact cattle with good bull calf value (carcasses yield >55%).
Normande x Holstein
The countryside of Normandy, the home of the Normande cow, is very similar to South West England and South West Wales. For several centuries, farmers from Normandy have developed this exceptional breed on the pastures of North Western France. Raised on rough forage, the Normande is very well known for quality in both dairy and beef production. Normande milk components are the best for making cheese. Carcass yield and marbling are superior. The Normande is a true dual purpose cow: unlike specialised breeds, it has preserved hardiness and breeding qualities, such as fertility, calving ease, feed and leg conformation, feed conversion and genetic diversity. Normande cows on high forage feeding systems average between 6,400 and 7,000kgs of milk per lactation at 3.6% protein and 4.4% fat. On more intensive systems many cows produce more than 10,000 Kgs milk and some reach 13,400kgs. The levels of casein beta and kappa casein in the milk are known to improve the curdling quality of the milk for cheese manufacturing.
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Game Over
AI CODE: N0899
Example of Normande x Holstein
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Good milk production and solids %
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Improves udders
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Average size cattle with good, strong frames
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AB kappa casein
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NORMANDE
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
HALIAS ISY
AI CODE: N0894
Halias Isy
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Extreme improvement in fat and protein %
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Easy calving fertile daughters for low maintenance cows
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Good improvements on feet and legs
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BB kappa casein
Example of Normande x Holstein
JAMMING
AI CODE: NR0883 •
Genomic sire
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BB kappa casein
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Improves solids %
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High fertility
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Strong, moderate stature cows
Jamming
Normande x Holstein
LOCARNO
AI CODE: NR0884
Locarno
Normande x Holstein
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Genomic sire
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BB kappa casein, A2/A2 beta casein
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High milk with excellent solids %
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Transmits good frame and muscularity
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
BROWN SWISS
Brown Swiss Originating from the Swiss Alps, the Brown Swiss are a highly adaptable breed that can thrive in a variety of environments, hot, cold and even mountainous. They are a strong, medium sized animal with a distinctive greybrown coat. The chest is deep with well-sprung ribs. Cows have well-attached udders with excellent teat placement and good legs and feet making for long life cows. The Brown Swiss produces milk with extreme fats and proteins and has a high resistance to mastitis, making it ideal for cheese makers. It is the seconf best breed (after Jersey) for improving protein percent as confirmed by AHDB comparison figures. The breed is also incredibly efficient having excellent feed conversion rates, providing a great option for less intensive systems.
Fun Daughter
When used in crossbreeding systems, the Brown Swiss offers ease of management with quality milk production, good temperament and longevity. They will produce a robust crossbred cow that performs well on grazing systems.
Vitalis Daughter
SHILOH BROOKINGS
CADENCE
Dtr: HF Cadence Aspen
AI CODE: BR1150 •
High milk production with low cell counts
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Excellent daughter fertility
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Well attached udders with strong ligaments and good teat placement
Dtr: Voelkers Cadence Cameron
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BROWN SWISS
OTHER OPTIONAL BREEDS
FUN ABF
Full sister: Glenn ABF Flea
AI CODE: BR1237 •
Impressive proof in France
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Daughters have deep bodies, with wide chests and rumps
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Impressive udders and excellent legs and feet
Daughter: HBS Rosi
ONWORD
VITALIS
Dam: Onward TD Vitality
AI CODE: BR1121 •
High yields of fat and protein with very high percentages
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Shallow, well attached udders
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Good daughter fertility combined with good longevity
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Calving ease sire
Daughter: Eachbon Bliss V Blythe
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