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CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE BULLS Bova AI Ballyart, BriBas, Co. Limerick Tel. 061 351233 Fax. 061 352094 Email. Owenoneill1@hotmail.com Web. www.bova-ai.com

NaIonal CaCle Breeding Centre Kilcorney, Enfield, Co Meath Tel. 046 9541236 Fax. 046 9461438 Email. info@ncbc.ie Web. www.nvbc.ie

Dovea GeneIcs Dovea, Thurles, Co Tipperary Tel. 0504 21755 Fax. 0504 24277 Email. info@dovea-gene/cs.ie Web. www.dovea-gene/cs.ie

Sligo AI Services Stokane Enniscrone Co. Sligo Tel No. 087 7477099 Fax. 096 37555 Email: info@sligoai.com

Eurogene AI Cahir, Co Tipperary Tel. 052 7442940 Fax. 052 7445731 Email. info@eurogeneservices.com Web. www.eurogeneservices.com

BULL NAMES & CODES

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Adajio AJY

Galopeur GLP

Nippon D'Izier NNP

Argan De L’Ecluse S1241

Gaston Et De Waleffes S1199

Rare De Mehogne RMH

Attribut Du Fond De Bois AFF

Germinal De Fooz S655

Ringfort Cormac RFC

Ballyfin Borat BBQ

Giga du Bois de Remont RGG

Rosemount Cash Et RWS

Ballyfin Desperado BZP

Heatherview Don HDX

Rosemount Emlyn RWM

Barbier RBW

Heros du Peroy S598

Ross Alo (Rosario) AZL

Ben Hur du Champ Bouval BZZ

Hesitant De Maffe HTM

Serpentin D'Au Chene ZSD

Boherard Cantona S859

Igloo IDY

Sheriff De Centfontaine S1332

Boherard Cian BZC

Immense D Yvoir S1216

Sultan STQ

Carillon du Pont de Messe CPW

Imperial De L'Ecluse S905

Tardif D’Hontoir TFH

Constant Roche Gue CZG

Jalon JLM

Veneur De Somme VSM

Coucou De Cras Avernas S818

Kilowatt D’Ochain S1217

Villablues Empire Et VMP

Despote De L’Eau D’Eppe DEP

Kubitus De Bray KYR

Volontaire De Somme VSM

Folon De Cras Avernas FSN

Manitou De Belle Eau DBZ

Galaxi Grigeoule S1212

Maserati VDV

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Adajio AI Code: AJY Date of Birth: 11 Nov 2007 • A spectacular bull leaving spectacular pedigree and commercial progeny • Sire of Senior All-Ireland Calf Champion, Corandulla Finton • One of the most used bulls in Belgium • Adajio transmits exceptional muscle expression • Crosses very well on plain cows • Lively calves at birth

Contact: Progressive Genetics t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €15

Linear Classification:

ADAJIO DE BRAY Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

85.0 93.0 82.0 93.0 90.0 90.0

Sire: Empire D'Ochain (EZN)

Implant 8315 Beauffaux Balise D Ochain

Repute Et De My Gageuse 8067 Beauffaux Istamboul De L'Orgelot Eruption D Ochain

Dam: Humane Et De Bray

Emigre De St Fontaine

De Mehogne Calimero Et 6551 Chanel Et De St Fontaine Brutus Van Het Pasveld

Bretonne De Bray

455118727

Laura Te 9701 Du Coin

Argan De L’Ecluse AI Code: S1241 Date of Birth: 21 Jan 2010 • Excellent bull to breed fatstock show calves • Use on tall plain cows to improve muscle • Exceptional muscular development with super topline and a sweet head

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755

Price per straw - €35 Linear Classification:

ARGAN DE L’ECLUSE Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

83 92.5 86.3 79.0 90.0 90.0

Sire: Davidson De L'Ecluse (BE224410587)

De St Fontaine Ecrin Davina Du Haut D'Arquennes

Dam: Equinoxe Et De L'Ecluse

Lasso Van 'T' Kookshof

BE124450760

Iceberg Et De E'Cluse

Brutal De St Fontaine De St Fontaine Bruyere Artaban De St Fontaine Orleans 9314 Pachis Mott Fausto Et De Fontena Impressie Van 'T' Kookshof Brutus Van Het Pasveld Hanelle Et Van Het Heiend

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Attribut Du Fond De Bois AI Code: AFF Date of Birth: 1 Jan 1970 • A young Imperial De L’Ecluse son of exceptional quality from a great maternal line • Belgian classification: Muscle 92.2, Size 90, Final note 91.5 • Attribut is long and correct with extreme muscle expression • Oozes style Contact: Progressive Genetics • Dam was Champion in Libramont in 2010 t: 1850 20 20 50 • Suitable for pedigree and commercial suckler cows

Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €15

Linear Classification:

ATTRIBUT DU FOND DE BOIS Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

90 92 88 86 90 92

Sire: Imperial De L'Ecluse S905

Germinal De Fooz

Courtoisie De Fooz

Davina Du Haut D'Arquennes

Dam: Orageuse Et Du Fond De Bois 00060631024

Lascar De La Bocheroule

De Mehogne Calimero Et 6551 Formule Et Du Fond De Bois

Artaban De St Fontaine Orleans 9314 Pachis Mott Fausto Et De Fontena De Mehogne Rebelle 9184 Urbain De La V. T. Detienne Vedette Et Du Fond De Bois

Ballyfin Borat AI Code: BBQ Date of Birth: 1 Sept 2007 • Exceptional balance between calving ease and calf quality • Dovea’s top seller in 2012 to date • 5 star bull for SBV and calving difficulty

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755 Price per straw - €10

Linear Classification:

BALLYFIN BORAT Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

78.0 90.8 87.9 85.0 85.0 89.3

Sire: As De Trefle Du Vanova (ADV) Dam: Ballyfin Unity

Opticien D'Au Chene Du Tilleul Blondine D Tilleul

Du Vanova Poupoule Du Vanova Canonnier De Mehogne

Du Vanova Lambeau Du Vanova Du Vanova Nanie Du Vanova De Mehogne Amer De Mehogne De Mehogne Accolade De Mehogne De Biert Arien

IE221054980245

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Dandy Du Tilleul

Des Volees Tournee Des Volees Quietude

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Ballyfin Desperado AI Code: BZP Date of Birth: 12 Sept 2009

• 5 star bull for calving difficulty @ 86% reliability • Impressive calves inspected in both dairy and beef herds • Ideally suited to the dairy market combining short gestation and easy calving

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755 Price per straw - €10

Linear Classification:

BALLYFIN DESPERADO

NOT IED F I S S CLA

Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total Date of Classification

Sire: Gratin De Nochet S643

Ubidet D'Aux Houx

Bijou De Nochet

Secousse E.T. De Nochet Pacifique De My Vitesse De Nochet

Coquine De Nochet

Dam: Ballydownan Winny (Et) IE301098180723

Diabolo Van Terbeck

Van Terbeck Osborne

Erotiek Van Terbeck As De Trefle Du Vanova Ballyfin Pearl

Ballydownan Teresa

Barbier AI Code: RBW Date of Birth: 18 Dec 1999

• Exceptional crossbred and pedigree calves inspected in Ireland • Transmitting muscle and injecting style to progeny • Super all rounder

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755 Price per straw - €15

Linear Classification:

BARBIER Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

88 86.8 82.7 87 75 86.9

Sire: As De Trefle Du Vanova (ADV) Dam: Vedette

Dandy Du Tilleul

Opticien D'Au Chene Du Tilleul Blondine D Tilleul

Du Vanova Poupoule Du Vanova Vireur De Somme

Du Vanova Lambeau Du Vanova Du Vanova Nanie Du Vanova Des Hayons Galopeur Des Hayons De Somme Tunisienne 1 De Somm Hebreux Du Coin

97803087147

Reactive Oblique

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Ben Hur du Champ Bouval HB No.: BZZ Date of Birth: 22 Oct 2010

Power and strength • The most used bull in Belgium • Outcross to most pedigree lines used in Ireland • SUPERSTAR of the Future Contact: Eurogene A.I. t. 052 7442940 Price per straw - €25 Linear Classification:

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BEN HUR Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total Date of Classification

95 89.8 87.7 88 85 90.6

Sire: Fetiche D’Izier (BE386891741) Dam: Courtoise 9328 Saint Roch

Emigre De St Fontaine

De Mehogne Calimero Et 6551 Chanel Et De St Fontaine

Consigne D’Izier

Ajuste Du Bronheit Valeur D’Izier

D’AnseuerD’Embise

D’Embise Biscuit Juchee D’Embise Anniversaire 3195 Des Volees

BE991759328

Alpine 7102 Saint Roch Tunique 3875 Saint Roch

Boherard Cantona AI Code: S859 Date of Birth: 15 Sept 2008

• Probably the best son of Empire available • At 3.5 years this bull stands 1.59m @1465 kgs • Huge size improver @ +15 • Top seller in Belgium and Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755 Ireland

Price per straw - €20 Linear Classification:

BOHERARD CANTONA Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

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100 90.5 84 92 85 90.4

Sire: Empire D'Ochain (EZN)

Implant 8315 Beauffaux Balise D Ochain

Repute Et De My Gageuse 8067 Beauffaux Istamboul De L'Orgelot Eruption D Ochain

Dam: Boherard Alison

Blak 5075 Baty Eprave

Baron Du Bois Bauloye Manie 6956 Baty Eprave As De Trefle Du Vanova

IE221157320477

Boherard Urelia Et Castlecuff Quenelle

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Boherard Cian AI Code: BZC Date of Birth: 22 Jan 2008 • Cian is easy calving and produces excellent calves off dairy or beef cows • They show muscle, excellent growth, style and weight • A bull that is earning a genuine name for outstanding calves

Contact: BOVA A.I. Tel: +353 61 351233 Web: www.bova-ai.com for our comprehensive range of Belgian Blues Price per straw - €8

Linear Classification:

BOHERARD CIAN Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total Date of Classification

Sire: Tintin De My TIY

Opium De Chocquenee De My Rose De My

Dam: Ballyfin Tracey IE221054980237

Totem De Chocquence 5904 E Ballyfin Odette

Frerot De Belle Eau Labelle De Chocquenee Ministre Du Bouchelet De My Lueure De My Guliver Du Coin Nouvelle De Chocquenee D'Anixhe Petulent D'Anixhe De Biert Uranus De Biert

Carillon du Pont de Messe AI Code: CPW Date of Birth: 8th June 2009 • Notez x Germinal x Asterix de Fooz son • Carillon has outstanding length and very good muscling • He has excellent function, good height and a strong top-line • 124cm @ 15 months • Carillon is very easy calving for the dairy or beef herd • He sires muscle, length, growth and style

Linear Classification:

CARILLON DU PONT DE MESSE Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total Date of Classification

83 87 81 69 75 85 6/09/2010

Contact: BOVA A.I. Tel: +353 61 351233 Web: www.bova-ai.com for our comprehensive range of Belgian Blues Price per straw - €8

Sire: Notez Le Et Du Pont Du Messe (NEZ)

Torrero Du Grand Courty Du Pont De Messe Jarretelle Et

Dam: Abstraite Du Pont De Messe

Germinal De Fooz

BE960729598

Passive Du Pont De Messe

Diabolo Van Terbeck Odyssee Du Grand Courty Lutin Du Bouchelet De Fooz Libertee 4034 Lascar De La Bocheroule Courtoisie De Fooz De Fooz Asterix Ovation Et Du Pont De Messe

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Constant Roche Gue AI Code: CZG Date of Birth: 20 July 2009

• Selected for crossing on dairy cows • High muscle, easy calving pedigree Contact: Progressive Genetics t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €8

Linear Classification:

CONSTANT ROCHE GUE Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

80 88 82 79 75 86

Sire: Fringant Et De Biourge BE087018306

Vigoureux Et De St Fontaine Bakara De Biourge

Dam: Perdrix Roche Gue BE791811655

Gipsy 0099 L Escaille Nacelle 2420 Roche Gue

Rameau D St. Fontaine Recette D St. Fontaine Bruegal D'Au Chene Riette De Biourges Guliver Du Coin Charmante De L Escaille Lasso Van 'T' Kookshof Hantee Et 4902 Roche Gue

Coucou De Cras Avernas AI Code: S818 Date of Birth: 6 Sept 2007 • Exceptional progeny inspected in Ireland • Transmitting super weight for age with extreme muscle to progeny • Noted for short gestation and easy calving Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755 • Ideal bull to produce weanlings for export market Price per straw - €10 Linear Classification:

COUCOU DE CRAS AVERNAS Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

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73 90.8 86.6 75 85 87.1

Sire: Tropique De Cras Avernas (S841)

Bijoutier E.T. De Roupage Option De Cras Avernas

Dam: Violette De Cras Avernas

Lasso Van 'T' Kookshof

BE160637527

Orchidee De Cras Avernas

Bruegal D'Au Chene Sultane De Roupage Major Et De Cras Avernas Miette Fausto Et De Fontena Impressie Van 'T' Kookshof Brulot De Somme Keratine De Cras Averna

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Despote De L’Eau D’Eppe AI Code: DEP Date of Birth: 3 Jan 2000 • • • • • • •

Producing weanlings for the export market Top 1% of breed for calf quality Top 2% of breed for carcass conformation Works well on plain cows Belgian classification: Height 88, Muscle 92 Mature cows only Contact: Progressive Genetics - t: 1850 20 20 50 Not for pedigree use

Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €10

Linear Classification:

DESPOTE DE L’EAU D’EPPE Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

88.0 92.0 85.0 82.0 90.0 91.0

Sire: Cubitus Du Pre Rosine (S193)

Fausto Et De Fontena Sally Du Pre Rosine

Bourgogne De Somme Ardente 5797 Bois Borsu Opticien D'Au Chene Jacqueline Du Pre Roisine

Dam: Hirondelle

Banco Du Pied De Veau

94507360179

De La Petite Ferriere Evita

Luminaire De Bomal Joueuse De P D Veau

Folon De Cras Avernas AI Code: FSN Date of Birth: 3 Oct 2009 • A young bull of exceptional quality • He impresses with his tremendous width and huge muscle expression • Belgian classification:Muscle 91.8, Height 80, Final note 90 • Suitable for pedigree and commercial suckler cows Contact: Progressive Genetics - t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228 Linear Classification:

FOLON DE CRAS AVERNAS Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

80 92 86 88 90 90

Price per straw - €15 Sire: Panache De Centfontaine PHD

Mont Blanc De Centfontaine Mondaine Et De Centfontaine

Dam: Casquette De Cras Avernas 00160764504

Tropique De Cras Avernas Archie Et De Cras Avernas

Genie De Centfontaine Indra Et De Centfontaine Jasmin De Berloz Darling Et De Centfontaine Bijoutier Et De Roupage Option De Cras Avernas Colibri Du Coin Nerveuse De Cras Avernas

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Galaxi Grigeoule AI Code: S1212 Date of Birth: 29 Sept 2006 • GALAXI is a super son of BYU • Tested negative for the 7 known defects • Great legs and feet with great quality calves in Belgium • Recommended to use on cows only for 2012

Linear Classification:

Contact: SLIGO A.I. Tel: 071-9118892 Web: www.sligoai.com Price per straw - €10

GALAXI GRIGEOULE Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

86 90 82 79 80 88

Sire: Blak 5075 Baty Eprave BYU

Baron Du Bois Bauloye Manie 6956 Baty Eprave

Dam: Daria 9934 Grigeoule 00691839934

Orpheon Du Pont De Messe Bichette 7638 Grigeoule

4131 Ry Ossogne Affute Faradiba Et Du Bois Bauloye Seduisant De Fooz Matee 8840 Baty Eprave Radar-Et Van Terbeck Mater Et Du Pont De Messe Vigoureux Et De St Fontaine Realite Et 0053 Grigeoule

Galopeur AI Code: GLP Date of Birth: 1 May 2010 • A son of Canadian Club, one of the best bulls of the breed to transmit exceptional muscling with high weight gain • Galopeur is a big, exceptionally long well muscled bull • Huge weight for age 818kg at 18 months Contact: Progressive Genetics - t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €8

Linear Classification:

GALOPEUR Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

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93 89 85 63 80 88

Sire: Canadian Club Kerkenhofstede S970

Dam: Jolie De Bertrix BE987623749

Germinal De Fooz

Lascar De La Bocheroule Courtoisie De Fooz

Zoetjen Vd Kerkenhofsted

Van Terbeck Osborne Tinkelbel Vd Kerkenhofst

Eternel Et De Dieu Seul

Eden Et De St Fontaine

Etoffe Et

Torrero Du Grand Courty Neveuse

Radar-Et Van Terbeck

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Gaston Et De Waleffes AI Code: S1199 Date of Birth: 20 Nov 2007 • GASTON is producing super quality calves ideal for weanling production , progeny was viewed on farms in Belgium on a recent visit • Gaston has produced show winners in Belgium at national finals 2011 • GASTON is tested negative for the 7 known defects

Contact: SLIGO A.I. Tel: 071-9118892 Web: www.sligoai.com Price per straw - €8

• Use on cows only for 2012 Linear Classification:

GASTON ET DE WALEFFES Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

78 87 81 76 80 85

Sire: Ebony Du Pont D'Herbais BE824449708

Brillant Du Pont D'Herbais Carine Du Pont D'Herbais

Dam: Couronne De Waleffes BE160621361

Orpheon Du Pont De Messe Azalee De Waleffes

Seduisant De Fooz Naphtaline 1035 De Haute Somme Brutal De St Fontaine Namuroise Dupontd'Herbais Radar-Et Van Terbeck Mater Et Du Pont De Messe Bruegal D'Au Chene Nolita De Waleffes

Germinal De Fooz AI Code: S655 Date of Birth: 20-Feb-2004

• Extreme muscle without compromising on calving ease • Sire of the famous Imperial De L’Ecluse • Ideal bull to produce weanlings for export market Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755

Price per straw - €12 Linear Classification:

GERMINAL DE FOOZ Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

80 93.7 84.9 91 90 90.9

Sire: Lascar De La Bocheroule (591454396) Dam: Courtoisie De Fooz

Brutal De St Fontaine

Bruegal D'Au Chene Turlupine De St Fontaine

Ideale De La Bocheroule

Seduisant De Fooz Goupille De La Bocheroule

Ajuste Du Bronheit

Brulot De Somme Sofrane Du Bronheit Guliver Du Coin

161321561

Souveraine Et De Fooz Lanterne De Fooz

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Giga du Bois de Remont AI Code: RGG Date of Birth: 18 Nov 2006

• Number 1 bull across all breeds on ICBF Terminal Index (€166) • Unique bull producing progeny with muscle and weight for age

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755

• Average calving difficulty

Price per straw - €10

Linear Classification:

GIGA DU BOIS DE REMOUNT Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

100 85.8 80.4 92 75 86.9

Sire: Dafydd D'Ochain (YDD)

Gigold D'Ochain

Herve De Prunscamp Cascade Dochain

Adoree D'Ochain

Istamboul De L'Orgelot Friandise Dochain

Dam: Elancee Du Vanova

Ministre Du Bouchelet

Opticien D'Au Chene Du Bouchelet Jardiniere Du B. Des Hayons Galopeur Des Hayons

Vue Du Vanova

95649425146

Nenette Du Vanova

Heatherview Don AI Code: HDX Date of Birth: 20 Sept 2009

• Transmitting exceptionally weight for age and muscling to his progeny • Ideally suited to produce weanlings for export • Average calving difficulty

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755

Price per straw - €10 Linear Classification:

HEATHERVIEW DON

NOT IED F I S S CLA

Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total Date of Classification

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Sire: Heros Du Peroy (S598)

Davidson De L'Ecluse Brillante Du Peroy

De St Fontaine Ecrin Davina Du Haut D'Arquennes Spirou Du Peroy Toison Du Peroy

Dam: Goldstar Ulrika

Torrero Du Grand Courty

IE331457440081

Goldstar Anibal D'Ozo

Diabolo Van Terbeck Odyssee Du Grand Courty Seduisant De Fooz D'Ozo Prevoyante D'Ozo

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Heros du Peroy AI Code: S598 Date of Birth: 24 Dec 2005

• This bull will inject size and length whilst retaining muscle • Heros daughter was supreme champion Belgian blue at Tullamore show 2012 • Sons of Heros standing in AI centres in Ireland and in Belgium

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755

Price per straw - €20

Linear Classification:

HEROS DU PEROY Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

100 87 82 94 75 88

Sire: Davidson De L'Ecluse BE224410587

De St Fontaine Ecrin Davina Du Haut D'Arquennes

Dam: Brillante Du Peroy BE286233670

Spirou Du Peroy

Brutal De St Fontaine De St Fontaine Bruyere Artaban De St Fontaine Orleans 9314 Pachis Mott Objectif Du Peroy Paprika E.T. Du Peroy

Toison Du Peroy

Ministre Du Bouchelet L'Orchidee Du Peroy

Hesitant De Maffe AI Code: HTM Date of Birth: 26th May 2009 • • • •

• • • • • • •

Federal x Lasso x Artaban de St Fontaine son Hesitant comes from a proven cow family in Belgium Discrete de Maffe won 1st prize in Condroz July 2006/2007 Precieuse de Maffe, full sister of Discrete won the following shows; 1st Brussels 2009, 2nd Libramont 2009 Champion Female Condroz July 2006/Ciney 2007 Fleuron de Maffe from same cow family standing in AWE Ciney is in the top 5 best sellers in 2010 Hesitant has outstanding length and extreme muscling He has a very strong topline and shows tremendous style and character Hesitant has excellent function and has very good weight Highly suited to breed for the high priced export market Use on mature cows 123cm @ 15 months

Contact: BOVA A.I. Tel: +353 61 351233 Web: www.bova-ai.com for our comprehensive range of Belgian Blues Price per straw - €8

Linear Classification:

HESITANT DE MAFFE Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total Date of Classification

78 89 85 85 80 87 06/09/2010

Sire: Federal De L'Allemoine (BE87014164)

Van Terbeck Osborne Vallee Du Horle

Diabolo Van Terbeck Erotiek Van Terbeck Bruegel Et D Au Chene Radiale Du Horle

Dam: Discreet Et De Maffe

Lasso Van 'T' Kookshof

BE591939573

Subtil 8827 De Maffe

Fausto Et De Fontena Impressie Van 'T' Kookshof Artaban De St Fontaine Otaire 4635 De Maffe

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Igloo HB No.: IDY Date of Birth: 17 Sept 2006

• First calves in Belgium are exceptional • Extremely wide top loins especially behind the shoulders • Good size, feet and legs • Very correct calves

Contact: Eurogene A.I. t. 052 7442940

Price per straw - €15

Linear Classification:

IGLOO Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total Date of Classification

85 88.7 82.4 70 80 86.8

Sire: Fanion Du Ronchy (S474) Dam: Guirlande Du Ronchy

Banjo Du Ronchy

Totem De Chocquence Affinee Du Ronchy

Danseuse Du Ronchy

Admirable De Bizory Belle Du Ronchy

Apache De L’Orgelot

Istamboul De L’Orgelot De L’Orgelot Harmonie Napoleon De La Neuve Cour

BE00887132428

Berline Du Ronchy Radicelle Du Ronchy

Immense D Yvoir AI Code: S1216 Date of Birth: 2 Sept 2009

• Son of the famous Heros • Top seller in Belgium in 2011 • Huge size improver @ +14 • Transmits both size and muscle to his progeny

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755 Price per straw - €25

Linear Classification:

IMMENSE D’YVOIR Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total Date of Classification

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Sire: Heros Du Peroy S598

Davidson De L'Ecluse Brillante Du Peroy

Dam: Danseuse D Yvoir BE091802807

Vacarme 0681 D Yvoir Tirade 8647 D Yvoir

De St Fontaine Ecrin Davina Du Haut D'Arquennes Spirou Du Peroy Toison Du Peroy Palpitant De Fooz Orale 4692 D Yvoir Soiffard Des Pahys Petunia 4747 D Yvoir

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Imperial De L'Ecluse AI Code: S905 Date of Birth: 16 Apr 2008 • Progeny in Ireland and Belgium are excelling in the show ring • Unique bull transmitting length and shape to progeny • The best all round bull seen by many in Belgium for a while • Exceptional carcass bull

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755

Price per straw - €35

Linear Classification:

IMPERIAL DE L'ECLUSE Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

83 92.5 86.6 77 90 90.2

Sire: Germinal De Fooz (S655)

Lascar De La Bocheroule

Brutal De St Fontaine Ideale De La Bocheroule

Courtoisie De Fooz

Ajuste Du Bronheit Souveraine Et De Fooz

Dam: Davina Du Haut D'Arquennes BE554419815

Artaban De St Fontaine

Leader Du Carrefour Tonalite De St. Fontaine Guliver Du Coin

Orleans 9314 Pachis Mott

Jalon HB No.: JLM Date of Birth: 31 Mar 2006

• Exceptionally tall and long bull (+7 for height in Belgium) • If you require size and length, use Jalon to do the job • Outcross to most Irish Pedigrees • Heavily used by pedigree Contact: Eurogene A.I. t. 052 7442940 breeders

Price per straw - €12

Linear Classification:

JALON Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total Date of Classification

98 89.5 83.6 94 80 90.7

Sire: Bijoutier Et De Roupage (BE99802124074) Dam: Graduee De Martinpre

Bruegal D’Au Chene

De Somme Bourgogne De Somme D’Au Chene Tornade D’Au Chene

Sultane De Roupage

Electeur De Somme Navette De Roupage

Emmaus Et De La Hesbayne

Capricieux De La Hesbaye Canelle Et De La Hesbayne Albinos De Martinpre

BE00755005138

Elue De Martinpre Brindille De Martinpre

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Kilowatt D’Ochain AI Code: S1217 Date of Birth: 27 April 2009

• The most exciting prospect seen for many years • Progeny are extremely muscular with exceptional correctness and style • Outcross Pedigree for Ireland Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755

Price per straw - €25

Linear Classification:

KILOWATT D’OCHAIN

NOT IED F I S S CLA

Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

Sire: Galopeur Du Sartay (GAU)

Doudou Du Sartay

Artaban De St Fontaine Veloutine Du Sartay

Danoise Du Sartay

Ubidet D'Aux Houx Turquoise Des Monts

Dam: Hirondelle D Ochain

T G V De Fooz

Capricieux De La Hesbaye Resplendissante Et De Fooz Herve De Prunscamp

Gaudeloupe D Ochain

BE460700615

Deesse D Ochain

Kubitus De Bray AI Code: KYR Date of Birth: 12 Jan 2009

• Kubitus’ first crop of calves impress by their size, length, power and excellent weight for age • Mature cows only Contact: Progressive Genetics - t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €10

Linear Classification:

KUBITUS DE BRAY Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

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90 90 81 72 80 88

Sire: Empire D'Ochain EZN

Implant 8315 Beauffaux Balise D Ochain

Dam: Humaine Et De Bray 455118727

Emigre De St Fontaine Bretonne De Bray

Repute Et De My Gageuse 8067 Beauffaux Istamboul De L'Orgelot Eruption D Ochain De Mehogne Calimero Et 6551 Chanel Et De St Fontaine Brutus Van Het Pasveld Laura Te 9701 Du Coin

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Manitou De Belle Eau AI Code: DBZ Date of Birth: 13 March 2009 • High degree of satisfaction with progeny from both dairy and sucker cows • Progeny are well balanced between growth rate and muscle development Contact: Progressive Genetics - t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €10 Linear Classification:

MANITOU DE BELLE EAU Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

80 94 87 98 95 92

Sire: Impair De Cobreville BE587441262

Dafydd D'Ochain

Gigold D'Ochain Adoree D'Ochain

Gifafle De Cobreville

Dam: Inegalee De Belle Eau BE887361952

Hari Et 1602 De Beauraing Gaffeuse De Belle

Debordant Et De Biourge Aubergine De Cobreville Vigoureux Et De St Fontaine Sultane 8377 De Beauraing Dragon Achevee De Belle Eau

Maserati AI Code: VDV Date of Birth: 11 Jan 2009

• Extreme muscular development with super functionality • Very promising calves inspected exhibiting potential • Indications to date are average calving difficulty

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755

Price per straw - €10

Linear Classification:

MASERATI Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

75 88.5 85.7 80 80 86.9

Sire: Bijoutier Et De Roupage (BE99802124074) Dam: Extacy Vd Vloeikenshoeve

Bruegal D'Au Chene

De Somme Bourgogne De Somme D'Au Chene Tornade D'Au Chene

Sultane De Roupage

Electeur De Somme Navette De Roupage

Radar-Et Van Terbeck

Des Hayons Galopeur Des Hayons For Any Extra Elsa Du Chenia Ministre Du Bouchelet

BE716742346

Paola Et Amoureuse Et Fd De Bois

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Nippon D'Izier AI Code: NNP Date of Birth: 13 Dec 2010

• One of the first sons of Adajio to be tested in Belgium • Nippon is a very well balanced, correct, classy bull • Belgian classification: Muscle 88.8, Height 78, Final note 87.8 Contact: Progressive Genetics - t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €8

Linear Classification:

NIPPON D'IZIER Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

78 89 85 86 85 88

Sire: Adajio De Bray S967

Empire D'Ochain

Implant 8315 Beauffaux Balise D Ochain

Humaine Et De Bray

Dam: Justesse D'Izier 00687486659

Fiacre D'Izier

Emigre De St Fontaine Bretonne De Bray De Mehogne Haricot 3260 Connue D'Izier

Consigne D'Izier

Ajuste Du Bronheit Valeur D'Izier

Rare De Mehogne AI Code: RMH Date of Birth: 1 June 2010

• Selected for crossing on dairy cows • Well muscled with exceptionally fine bone Contact: Progressive Genetics - t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €8

Linear Classification:

RARE DE MEHOGNE Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

76

78 89 84 79 80 87

Sire: Galet De La Tournee BE387080066

Defi Et De La Coue

Sauvage Et De La Coue

Chagrinee

Dam: Mangouste De Mehogne BE191965353

Ubidet D'Aux Houx

Calimero 6551 De Mehogne Jacobee 3106 De Mehogne

Duc 0864 Chardeneux

Fausto Et De Fontena Rebelle 9184 De Mehogne Fantome Te 0454 De Mehogne Gousse 0181 De Mehogne

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Ringfort Cormac AI Code: RFC Date of Birth: 03-Sept-2008

• Easy calving and very short gestation length • Son of the famous Empire • Calves are oozing style along with good muscular development

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755

Price per straw - €10

Linear Classification:

RINGFORT CORMAC Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

100.0 85.7 85.4 90.0 70.0 87.4

Sire: Empire D'Ochain (EZN)

Implant 8315 Beauffaux

Repute Et De My Gageuse 8067 Beauffaux

Balise D Ochain

Istamboul De L'Orgelot Eruption D Ochain

Dam: Roontje Et Van De Wolven

Frerot De Bel. Eau

De Somme Precieux De Somme Dauphinette D B Eau Des Hayons Galopeur Des Hayons

Et Boontje V D Wolvendre

BE825620486

Jill V D Wolvendreef

Rosemount Cash Et AI Code: RWS Date of Birth: 8 Sept 2008

• High degree of satisfaction with first crop of calves • Transmitting size, length, weight and shape • Crossing well with ¾ LM, BA, PT cows

Contact: Progressive Genetics t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €10

Linear Classification:

ROSEMOUNT CASH ET

NOT IED F I S S CLA

Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

Sire: Joker Du Pont D'Herbais (JOK) Dam: Rosemount Tess

Torrero Du Grand Courty Harmonieuse Du Pont D'Herbais Tintin De My

Diabolo Van Terbeck Odyssee Du Grand Courty Bourgogne De Somme Iris 1501 De Houte Somme Opium De Chocquenee De My Rose De My Vireur De Somme

IE371366250071

Rosemount Petra Knockrea Jasmine

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Rosemount Emlyn AI Code: RWM Date of Birth: 24 Feb 2010

• We await Emlyns calves with high expectations • He has grown into a very correct, classy bull with great length, tremendous muscle expression and perfect Contact: Progressive Genetics - t: 1850 20 20 50 legs and feet Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €8

Linear Classification:

NOT IED F I S S CLA

ROSEMOUNT EMLYN Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

Sire: Rosemount Brent (Et) IE371366230202

Dafydd D'Ochain

Adoree D'Ochain

Jocvel Des Oies

Dam: Rosemount Violet IE371366290100

Gigold D'Ochain

Apache De L'Orgelot Van Terbeck Robijn Et

Bionique Du Pre Rosine Des Oies Gourmette Des Oies Istamboul De L'Orgelot De L'Orgelot Harmonie Fausto Et De Fontena Du Chenia Elsa

Ross Alo (Rosario) AI Code: AZL Date of Birth: 5 Sept 2009 • Average calving with exceptionally short gestation • Excellent results on crossing with ¾ or pure LM cows or half BB cows • Top 10% of breed for carcass weight, top 2% for carcass conformation

Contact: Progressive Genetics t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €10 Linear Classification:

ROSS ALO Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

78

95 88 81 89 80 88

Sire: Blak 5075 Baty Eprave (BYU) Dam: Ross Treasa

Baron Du Bois Bauloye Manie 6956 Baty Eprave As De Trefle Du Vanova

4131 Ry Ossogne Affute Faradiba Et Du Bois Bauloye Seduisant De Fooz Matee 8840 Baty Eprave Dandy Du Tilleul Du Vanova Poupoule Du Vanova Camphvre Du Coin

IE221240890326

Ross Perfect Ross Michelle

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Serpentin D'Au Chene AI Code: ZSD Date of Birth: 11 Feb 2010 • Serpentin is a super Canadian Club son, one of the best bulls of the breed to transmit exceptional muscling with high weight gain • He is exceptional from every angle, wide, long with extreme muscle development • Belgian classification: muscle 90.5, Height 75, Final note 88.6 • A must for any commercial breeder wanting to produce export weanlings

Contact: Progressive Genetics t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €8

Linear Classification:

SERPENTIN D'AU CHENE Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

Sire: Canadian Club Kerkenhofstede S970

75 91 85 90 85 89

Germinal De Fooz

Courtoisie De Fooz

Zoetjen Vd Kerkenhofsted

Dam: Monitrice Et D'Au Chene BE660642052

Lascar De La Bocheroule

Lasso Van 'T' Kookshof Histoire D'Au Chene

Van Terbeck Osborne Tinkelbel Vd Kerkenhofst Fausto Et De Fontena Impressie Van 'T' Kookshof Bionique Du Pre Rosine Babette D'Au Chene

Sheriff De Centfontaine AI Code: S1332 Date of Birth: 16 June 2010 • Is No. 1 and most sought after new sire with pedigree breeders in Belgium • SHERIFF has the highest muscle index ever recorded in the Belgium Blue Herd Book • Also tested negative for the 7 known defects • Supply of SHERIFF semen is low

Contact: SLIGO A.I. Tel: 071-9118892 Web: www.sligoai.com Price per straw - €30

Linear Classification:

GASTON ET DE WALEFFES Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

78 94 88 83 95 92

Sire: Panache De Centfontaine PHD

Dam: Myrtille Et De Centfontaine BE860691007

Genie De Centfontaine

Mont Blanc De Centfontaine

Indra Et De Centfontaine

Mondaine Et De Centfontaine

Jasmin De Berloz Darling Et De Centfontaine

Artaban De St Fontaine Effigie De La Coloterie

Leader Du Carrefour Tonalite De St. Fontaine Lasso Van 'T' Kookshof Imbattable De La Coloterie

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AI Code: STQ

Date of Birth: 8 June 2008 • The ultimate weanling producer – a must for any commercial suckler farmer wanting to produce export quality weanlings • Easy calving on cows • Exceptional muscling and consistency on all cow types • Produced many show champions and top prices at weanling shows and sales in 2012 • Very high level of satisfaction with progeny among commercial farmers Contact: Progressive Genetics - t: 1850 20 20 50 • Calves lively at birth

Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €10

Linear Classification:

SULTAN Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

80 91 84 87 85 89

Sire: Dartagnan Du Castillon (S747) Dam: 8396

De St Fontaine Ecrin Aspirine Du Castillon Valli Van Terbeck

Brutal De St Fontaine De St Fontaine Bruyere Vh Gravehof Rudger Inevitable Du Castillon Ajuste Du Bronheit Ooike Van Terbeck Azur 0436 Des Ardoisieres

Planete 0486

992098396

Massive 3174

Tardif D’Hontoir AI Code: TFH Date of Birth: 15 Sept 2010 • Excellent new blue and white bull imported from Belgium • Very correct bull with exceptional hindquarter and topline • Medium sized bull that should be ideal to produce weanlings for the export market

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755

Price per straw - €10 Linear Classification:

TARDIF D’HONTOIR Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

80

100.0 86.7 85.7 79.0 70.0 87.4

Sire: Harpon De L'Orgelot S652

Apache De L'Orgelot Eglantine De L'Orgelot

Dam: Rayon Noir D Hontoir BE792309629

Dartagnan Du Castillon Orangette D Hontoir

Istamboul De L'Orgelot De L'Orgelot Harmonie De Fontena Goldorak Josephine De L'Orgelot De St Fontaine Ecrin Aspirine Du Castillon Dafydd D'Ochain Finesse 5024 D Hontoir

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Veneur De Somme AI Code: VSM Date of Birth: 16 Jan 2010

• Selected for crossing on dairy cows • High muscle, easy calving pedigree Contact: Progressive Genetics - t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228

Price per straw - €8

Linear Classification:

VENEUR DE SOMME Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

83 89 86 86 80 88

Sire: Fringant Et De Biourge BE087018306

Vigoureux Et De St Fontaine Bakara De Biourge

Dam: Etincelle 4066 Du Molinia BE991784066

Radar-Et Van Terbeck Cerise 6910 Du

Rameau D St. Fontaine Recette D St. Fontaine Bruegal D'Au Chene Riette De Biourges Des Hayons Galopeur Des Hayons For Any Extra Elsa Du Chenia Brutus Van Het Pasveld Vibrante 0640 Du Molinia

Villablues Empire Et AI Code: VMP Date of Birth: 3 Jan 2010

• Exceptionally well balanced long clean muscular bull • Purchased for the easy calving market

Contact: Dovea Genetics t: 0504 21755

Price per straw - €10

Linear Classification:

VILLABLUES EMPIRE ET Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Stands General Appearance Final Total

90.0 86.8 85.7 86.0 75.0 87.6

Sire: Ross Alo (Et) AZL

Blak 5075 Baty Eprave Ross Treasa

Dam: Villablues Brilliant (Et) IE301429270660

D'Au Chene Kir

Baron Du Bois Bauloye Manie 6956 Baty Eprave As De Trefle Du Vanova Ross Perfect Torrero Du Grand Courty D'Au Chene Tornade D'Au Chene

Boherard Vanessa

Visconti De Saint Fontaine Castlecuff Norah

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Volontaire De Somme AI Code: VSM Date of Birth: 16 Jan 2010

• Selected for crossing on dairy cows • High muscle, easy calving pedigree • Excellent dam line Contact: Progressive Genetics - t: 1850 20 20 50 Munster A.I. - t: 022 43228 Linear Classification:

VOLONTAIRE DE SOMME Size Muscle Development Meaty Type Legs and feet General Appearance Final Total

75 91 85 70 80 88

Price per straw - €8 Sire: Heroique De L'Ecluse BE724483186

Lasso Van 'T' Kookshof Florette Et De L'Ecluse

Dam: Serenade De Somme BE692365417

Fringant Et De Biourge Nouba De Somme

Fausto Et De Fontena Impressie Van 'T' Kookshof De St Fontaine Ecrin Davina Du Haut D'Arquennes Vigoureux Et De St Fontaine Bakara De Biourge Van Terbeck Osborne Iberique Te 2830 De Somme

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