SELECTED JERSEY SIRES FOR Proven Sires
BBR Yld Rel
99%
Milk
Fat
Fat%
Pro
Pro%
SCS
PL
DPR
NM$
CM$
DWP$®
PTAT
T Rel
GJPI™
JUI™
SCR
+433
+23
+0.01
+7
-0.04
2.99
+0.8
-1.5
+181
+172
+197
+1.6
99%
+30
+12.3
-0.3
7JE1219
OLIVER-P
100
7JE1354
TEXAS
100
99%
+44
-26
-0.13
+3
+0.01
3.04
+2.5
-0.7
+46
+48
+153
+2.0
99%
+25
+20.8
+1.4
7JE1528
DISCO
100
98%
-276
-8
+0.03
-9
+0.01
2.84
+5.6
+1.6
+198
+200
+330
+1.3
96%
+41
+14.2
+0.0
7JE1529
DOORMAN
100
92%
-150
+6
+0.06
-2
+0.02
2.69
+7.0
+3.6
+319
+329
+375
+0.8
86%
+94
+8.2
-1.4
7JE5004
CHROME
100
99%
+766
+45
+0.04
+25
-0.01
2.82
+3.2
+0.6
+395
+402
+408
+2.1
99%
+112
+17.3
-3.6
14JE725
CASINO
100
96%
-300
-1
+0.06
+11
+0.10
3.17
+2.4
+0.9
+161
+190
+60
+1.9
91%
+34
+16.6
+1.1
14JE758
KNOCK-OUT
100
91%
+525
+34
+0.04
+26
+0.03
3.00
+2.2
+0.5
+319
+336
+209
+0.9
84%
+79
+8.2
+0.7
+36
+0.01
2.98
+3.5
-0.2
+399
+414
+609
+1.1
78%
+119
+9.9
N/A
GForce™ Sires
7JE1617
JX KIAWA {6}-P
100
76%
+902
+34
-0.04
7JE1638
RESPECT
100
78%
+212
+44
+0.16
+17
+0.04
2.69
+3.3
-1.8
+360
+384
+380
+1.8
79%
+92
+13.7
+0.4
7JE1657
MIAMI
100
76%
+828
+29
-0.05
+34
+0.02
2.89
+4.9
+0.9
+421
+439
+398
+1.0
78%
+113
+9.3
-1.7
7JE1699
JX PINE {6}
100
77%
-45
+27
+0.14
+26
+0.13
2.93
+4.2
+2.0
+361
+406
+454
+1.2
78%
+102
+13.3
+2.0
7JE1726
STARLORD
100
76%
+342
+34
+0.08
+13
+0.00
2.88
+4.3
+1.8
+371
+378
+441
+1.1
76%
+106
+11.7
+0.1
7JE1737
JX PROTEUS {6}
100
76%
+672
+47
+0.07
+30
+0.02
2.89
+4.0
+0.8
+439
+457
+458
+1.0
78%
+123
+9.2
N/A
7JE1739
JX URLACHER {6} 100
77%
+467
+51
+0.13
+44
+0.12
2.74
+5.1
-1.0
+484
+538
+656
+0.5
76%
+126
+8.6
-0.3
7JE1750
SRIXON {6}
100
77%
+542
+47
+0.10
+26
+0.03
2.92
+2.8
-0.2
+417
+435
+447
+1.0
76%
+108
+10.2
+0.4
7JE1760
ROWAN
100
77%
+177
+35
+0.12
+29
+0.10
2.85
+5.1
+1.5
+453
+495
+504
+0.9
78%
+126
+9.9
N/A
14JE1626 JERONIMO
100
78%
+854
+33
-0.04
+39
+0.03
2.96
+2.7
-1.5
+362
+385
+372
+1.4
79%
+75
+10.5
+0.6
14JE1762 CASTRO
100
77%
+462
+34
+0.05
+23
+0.03
2.86
+5.5
+0.0
+434
+451
+389
+1.4
78%
+120
+11.9
N/A
250JE1687 FARMFEST
100
76%
+123
+1
-0.02
+5
+0.00
2.85
+4.5
+0.9
+240
+246
+309
+0.9
78%
+59
+12.0
-1.8
250JE1793 CANDYMAN
100
77%
+192
+2
-0.03
+9
+0.01
2.79
+3.2
-0.2
+175
+185
+95
+1.7
78%
+48
+18.5
N/A
507JE1787 CALIBAN
100
76%
+721
+39
+0.02
+33
+0.03
2.82
+4.9
+2.3
+452
+474
+654
+0.6
78%
+128
+9.7
N/A
™
04/2020 CDCB/AJCA and Zoetis Genomic Data. All bulls listed are JH1F and qualify for semen export to Canada. JPI and JUI are trademarks of the American Jersey Cattle Association, GForce is a trademark of Select Sires Inc., ® DWP$ is a registered trademark of Zoetis Inc., its affiliates and/or licensors.
Why Jersey on Holstein? • Reduction in Mature Size • Improved Components • Improved Reproduction • Improved Calving Ability
In a study conducted by Select Sires comparing the published PTA values for the top-20 Select Sires Jersey bulls to the top-20 Viking Red bulls, the Jersey bulls averaged $149 higher CM$ than the Viking Red bulls. In addition, Jerseys have $109 higher value in the production traits coming from their advantage in fat production as well as their advantage in producing milk with higher component percents. The Viking Red bulls are higher for Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR), Livability and have an advantage in Somatic Cell Score. But, these points are outweighed by Jerseys being much higher for overall Productive Life. The study clearly shows that Jersey bulls are a profitable option in a three-breed rotational crossbreeding system. (Figures prior to 2020 base change.)
• Improved Feed Efficiency • Improved Productive Life • A Large Genetic Base
Jersey x Holstein crosses at New Heights Dairy.
217MO1012
HIGORA JB
aAa: 534162
April 2020 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76
ISU 136 478 daughters 95% Rel. +1,254M -.12% +37F -.10% +26P +1.2PL 1.8SCS 0.7 Daughter Fertility 92 Calving Index 107 Legs 113 Udders 107 Milking Speed 116 Temperament
$
20
88
JISCO JB
aAa: 324165
0.3 Daughter Fertility 93 Calving Index 109 Legs 111 Udders 99 Milking Speed 96 Temperament 217MO1026
LANZAC JB
aAa: N/A
$
22
MAULEON JB
aAa: 426351
MANZAT JB
aAa: N/A
124
88
100
112
124
88
100
112
124
April 2020 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations
$
20
88
25/55
88
$
20
100
112
124
124
April 2020 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76
88
100
112
Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity
124 105 106 91 121 103 99 97 99 96 100 106 98 130 112 110 110 130 113 108 124 118 115 107 79
>
76
ISU 124 0 daughters 72% Rel. +1,155M -.03% +49F -.04% +37P +0.4PL -0.1SCS
112
92 97 88 95 98 99 91 101 95 98 89 104 112 111 105 99 108 113 106 118 111 115 97 97
76
$
100
Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity
Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein A1A2
0.1 Daughter Fertility 91 Calving Index 104 Legs 114 Udders 106 Milking Speed 101 Temperament
112
104 113 103 95 106 104 129 93 85 90 111 97 121 115 104 124 106 76 103 117 90 123 102 87
76
ISU 149 0 daughters 72% Rel. +866M +.13% +64F +.15% +49P +0.6PL 0.3SCS
217MO1031
76
Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2
0.6 Daughter Fertility 92 Calving Index 111 Legs 126 Udders 109 Milking Speed 102 Temperament
100
Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity
Kappa Casein AA Beta Casein A1A1
ISU 110 7 daughters 75% Rel. -192M +.08% +11F +.03% +2P +0.4PL -0.8SCS
217MO1030
88
76
0.2 Daughter Fertility 90 Calving Index 103 Legs 113 Udders 122 Milking Speed 114 Temperament
124
April 2020 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations
Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2
ISU 126 388 daughters 95% Rel. +789M -.22% -2F -.02% +24P +0.8PL 1.3SCS
112
107 107 97 114 108 95 94 84 80 88 109 106 104 118 128 98 125 109 98 115 98 91 114 89
76
217MO1017
100
Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity
88
100
112
124
April 2020 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76
88
100
112
124
Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity
96 103 92 95 102 93 105 78 96 111 89 104 109 82 101 104 116 120 100 123 127 106 107 99
76
88
100
112
124
217MO1032
LINAO JB
aAa: 426351
ISU 142 17 daughters 78% Rel. +1,303M -.17% +26F +.12% +57P +0.6PL 1.4SCS -0.4 Daughter Fertility 89 Calving Index 100 Legs 114 Udders 99 Milking Speed 109 Temperament 217MO1033
MAGIC JB
aAa: 435216
$
22
Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2
0.6 Daughter Fertility 93 Calving Index 115 Legs 117 Udders 96 Milking Speed 97 Temperament
NAILLAC JB
aAa: 423651
$
22
NITCHI JB
aAa: 561432
$
25/55
217MO1040
NINO JB
aAa: 246135
$
22
$
25
88
100
112
124
88
100
112
124 101 98 98 104 103 91 89 91 83 110 94 106 119 111 98 113 111 112 102 123 113 99 72 93
88
100
112
124
April 2020 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76
88
100
112
124 103 106 91 113 105 104 109 109 96 110 100 111 103 93 111 107 106 112 104 119 116 97 93 89
88
100
112
124
April 2020 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76
88
100
112
124
Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity
104 97 99 105 107 99 102 92 98 111 94 99 111 131 111 101 108 108 102 135 111 100 102 95
88
100
112
124
April 2020 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations
Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2
1.4 Daughter Fertility 92 Calving Index 105 Legs 116 Udders 105 Milking Speed 100 Temperament
112 102 120 96 110 97 97 97 104 113 95 112 93 93 102 108 118 120 113 113 113 102 93 107
>
76
ISU 146 0 daughters 69% Rel. +1,325M -.06% +46F -.01% +44P +1.1PL 1.7SCS
124
Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity
Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A1A2
-0.3 Daughter Fertility 93 Calving Index 104 Legs 117 Udders 109 Milking Speed 111 Temperament
112
April 2020 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76
76
ISU 143 0 daughters 72% Rel. +1,259M +.07% +51F +.15% +62P +0.1PL 0.2SCS
100
Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity
Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2
0.3 Daughter Fertility 92 Calving Index 108 Legs 111 Udders 102 Milking Speed 101 Temperament
88
>
76
ISU 142 0 daughter 71% Rel. +1,885M -.13% +55F +.05% +60P +0.9PL 0.4SCS
217MO1039
76
Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity 76
ISU 137 0 daughters 72% Rel. +386M +.02% +22F +.08% +26P +0.4PL 1.5SCS
217MO1038
April 2020 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations
Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2
76
88
100
112
124
Body Capacity Stature Chest Width Chest Depth Body Depth Rump Rump Length Hips Width Thurls Width Rump Angle Rear Legs Set Foot Angle F Udder Attach R Udder Height R Udder Width Udder Depth Udder Balance Udder Cleft Teats F Teat Place Teat Orientation Teat Length Teat Shape Muscularity
95 100 97 94 95 100 91 94 103 103 93 102 114 117 94 119 111 111 102 114 105 115 81 90
76
88
100
112
124
“Use of the best genetics available from each breed in the crossbreeding rotation is critical to success.”
The SelectCROSS approach starts by using elite Jersey sires on purebred Holstein cows. The next step is to use elite Montbeliarde sires on the Jersey x Holstein cross offspring. Pictured are three-way SelectCROSS cows at New Heights Dairy (Sired by 217MO01016 I TEMPLE JB).
“A good Holstein base, made by selecting high-quality Holstein genetics, is critical for crossbreeding success. When choosing Holstein sires, I choose the very best. You also have to use the best genetics available from each breed in the crossbreeding rotation. My favorite cross is the Holstein x Jersey x Montbeliarde three-way. This cross combines the high production of Holsteins, the high components and reproduction advantages of the Jersey breed and the reproduction of Montbeliardes. Purebred Montbeliardes can’t compete on their own from a production standpoint, but when you put the three together you get a well-rounded animal. We measure dollars of product produced per day, and the crossbreds consistently have the advantage.” Brent Czech, New Heights Dairy, MN
Why Montbeliarde sires on the Holstein-Jersey crossbreds? • Maintain Moderate Mature Stature • Improved Reproduction • Improved Body Condition • Improved Feet and Legs • Improved Mastitis Resistance • Improved Productive Life • Increased Pounds of Fat and Protein • Increased Value of Dairy-beef Calves • A Large Genetic Base
EXPLANATION OF MONTBELIARDE TRAITS Montbeliarde genetic evaluations are April 2020 French evaluations processed by GenEval. All type trait information is on an in-country basis, with summarization equal to their production dates. ISU = SYNTHESIS INDEX ISU presents a composite look at all criteria based on the following breakdown: 5% Longevity, 18% Reproduction, 14.5% Udder Health, 2.3% Fat Percent, 7.1% Protein Percent, 4.2% Fat, 31.4% Protein, 5% Milking and 12.5% Type.
CALVING EASE (INDEX) The Calving Index is based on the percentage of easy calvings on first parity cows. Higher values are most favorable. Sires greater than 89 percent are easy calving, less than 86 percent is not recommended for use on heifers.
DAUGHTER FERTILITY Fertility data on sires’ daughters is expressed around a mean of 0 with a +/- 1 standard deviation. Higher values are favorable.
UDDER AND FEET AND LEG INDEXES, LINEAR TYPE TRAITS Linear type traits are expressed around a mean of 100 and a +/- 12 standard deviation.
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A MODERNIZED APPROACH TO CROSSBREEDING BACKGROUND For several decades, dairy owners in the U.S. have attempted to utilize crossbreeding with their Holstein cows hoping to harness the positive affects of heterosis to improve reproductive efficiency, calving ability, fitness and longevity, while also reducing the mature size of the cow to lower maintenance costs.
HOLSTEIN Holsteins are world-renown for milk production and udder conformation.
The goal of any managed dairy crossbreeding program should be to: • maximize heterosis by using a three-breed rotation. • utilize breeds that have sufficient genetic options and development to offer a broad selection of elite sires. • build on the strengths of each breed in the rotation and properly select to overcome the breed weaknesses. • produce cows that calve easily, transition into production with no issues, breed back easily and stay productive in the herd for many years, while maintaining a profitable level of milk production and milk solids. • create consistent cows that fit into the operation’s housing and milking systems. Select Sires has supported a 10-year crossbreeding study with the University of Minnesota comparing the performance of three-breed rotational cross cows to purebred Holsteins (ProCROSS). The recently published study shows crossbreeding to be a viable breeding strategy. Profit per day for the Montbeliarde-sired three-way cross cows was $0.51 higher than pure Holsteins or a difference of +13 percent. The Viking Red three-way cross cows had $0.17 higher profit/day than pure Holsteins, which was +4 percent. Averaging these results shows that the three-way cross cows generated 9 percent higher profit/day. The higher profit/day was a result of heterosis and a combination of better fertility, health and longevity in the crossbred cows. Armed with this data, the well-documented profitable performance of Jerseys, and years of experience, Select Sires recommends a modernized approach to crossbreeding—SelectCROSS.
01 The cross starts by using elite Jersey sires on purebred Holstein cows.
The Jersey breed excels in calving ability, reproductive efficiency, milk solids and Productive Life.
GETTING STARTED Based on years of experience, the SelectCROSS approach focuses on a structured three-breed rotation with elite genetics from major breeds to maximize heterosis. Holstein, Jersey and Montbeliarde are three of the largest breeds in the world for genetic development. • Use elite sires with pure descent from each parent breed for more predictable outcomes and consistency. This is currently a challenge for some active Jerseys and many Viking Red sires. • Protect for the weaknesses and build on the strengths of each breed in the rotation. • Start the rotation with purebred (no generation count) Jersey sires with greater than +8 Jersey Udder Index™ (JUI™) to build the proper udder for a high-producing Holstein x Jersey cross cow. • Breed this cross to Montbeliarde sires with a Calving Ease score greater than 89 and an Udder score greater than 110.
SelectCROSS is a registered trademark of Select Sires Inc. ™Jersey Udder Index and JUI are trademarks of the American Jersey Cattle Association, gender SELECTED is a trademark of Select Sires Inc., all gender SELECTED semen is processed using SexedULTRA technology. SexedULTRA is a trademark of Inguran LLC. indicates sex-sorted semen is available. Product of the USA. SS942.
JEHOMO x HOLSTEIN
The next step is to use elite Montbeliarde sires on the Jersey x Holstein cross offspring.
JERSEY
®
Cover photo:Hannah Ritchey, daughter of Andrew and Chelsey Ritchey, Martinsburg, Pa., feeds a young 217MO1024 ITACHI daughter. Photo by Laura Ritchey.
The resulting three-way cross is bred back to Holstein to continue the rotation.
JEHO x MONTBELIARDE
The Montbeliarde breed excels in reproductive efficiency and Productive Life. They possess excellent body condition, feet and legs and have a strong will to milk.
Your Select Sires representative is available to help you develop a crossbreeding program that meets the goals as outlined above. Greater profits through crossbreeding are just a phone call away.
JERSEY x HOLSTEIN
03
MONTBELIARDE
02