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.
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. 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
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 +20 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.
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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
217MO1012
HIGORA JB
aAa: 534162
June 2019 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76
ISU 136 424 daughters 95% Rel. +1,347M -.12% +40F -.10% +31P +0.7 PL +2.0 SCS -0.1 Daughter Fertility 92 Calving Index 108 Legs 114 Udders 107 Milking Speed 117 Temperament
$
20
88
JISCO JB
aAa: 324165
0.5 Daughter Fertility 93 Calving Index 104 Legs 111 Udders 104 Milking Speed 101 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
June 2019 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations
$
20
88
$
25/55
$
22
112
88
100
112
124
124
June 2019 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
124 107 108 94 121 104 98 97 98 96 97 104 99 129 113 110 112 132 114 110 126 116 113 104 81
>
76
ISU 127 0 daughters 72% Rel. +1,356M -.03% +51F -.03% +42P +0.4 PL -0.1 SCS
100
94 99 91 98 98 101 94 104 95 98 88 105 112 111 106 100 111 113 108 119 111 113 95 97
76
Kappa Casein AB Beta Casein A1A2
+0.3 Daughter Fertility 91 Calving Index 103 Legs 114 Udders 107 Milking Speed 100 Temperament
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
Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2
0.6 Daughter Fertility 93 Calving Index 112 Legs 128 Udders 110 Milking Speed 104 Temperament
100
103 116 100 96 106 100 127 92 86 87 110 98 120 111 99 127 106 77 104 118 96 123 92 85
76
ISU 148 0 daughters 71% Rel. +584M +.15% +64F +.17% +44P +0.7 PL +0.2 SCS
217MO1031
76
Kappa Casein AA Beta Casein A1A1
ISU 119 0 daughters 72% Rel. +104M +.90% +29F +.60% +20P +0.4 PL -0.8 SCS
217MO1030
88
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
0.0 Daughter Fertility 90 Calving Index 102 Legs 115 Udders 121 Milking Speed 114 Temperament
124
June 2019 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations
Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2
ISU 126 73 daughters 89% Rel. +703M -.23% -7F +.01% +26P +0.8 PL +1.2 SCS
112
107 108 97 114 107 95 93 84 80 88 108 106 104 119 126 99 126 109 98 115 98 91 115 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
June 2019 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
100 107 94 98 106 94 109 82 98 111 88 104 110 83 100 105 115 120 100 124 130 108 107 99
76
88
100
112
124
217MO1032
LINAO JB
aAa: 426351
ISU 146 0 daughters 71% Rel. +1,433M -.17% +35F +.13% +62P +0.4 PL +1.2 SCS 0.3 Daughter Fertility 89 Calving Index 102 Legs 114 Udders 99 Milking Speed 113 Temperament 217MO1033
MAGIC JB
aAa: 435216
$
22
Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2
1.2 Daughter Fertility 93 Calving Index 114 Legs 118 Udders 97 Milking Speed 100 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
124 103 102 100 105 104 93 92 91 85 108 93 106 120 110 98 114 112 112 102 125 112 98 76 96
88
100
112
124
June 2019 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76
88
100
112
124 107 109 94 116 108 106 109 108 98 110 101 110 105 95 112 105 107 112 104 117 115 97 94 89
88
100
112
124
June 2019 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
105 99 100 107 108 98 104 92 98 111 94 97 111 130 112 100 108 110 101 134 110 100 104 94
88
100
112
124
June 2019 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations
Kappa Casein BB Beta Casein A2A2
1.1 Daughter Fertility 92 Calving Index 105 Legs 117 Udders 108 Milking Speed 101 Temperament
116 105 121 101 114 99 99 100 105 109 95 112 92 95 103 108 118 120 111 114 116 105 96 104
>
76
ISU 148 0 daughters 68% Rel. +1,482M -.01% +53F +.01% +49P +1.1 PL 1.5 SCS
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
-0.2 Daughter Fertility 91 Calving Index 104 Legs 117 Udders 109 Milking Speed 110 Temperament
112
June 2019 French Agronomic Research Institute (INRA) Evaluations 76
76
ISU 146 0 daughters 72% Rel. +1,228M +.09% +53F +.16% +66P +0.1 PL +0.3 SCS
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
0.6 Daughter Fertility 92 Calving Index 109 Legs 111 Udders 102 Milking Speed 101 Temperament
88
>
76
ISU 148 0 daughter 69% Rel. +1,953M +.13% +49F +.06% +68P +1.0 PL +0.4 SCS
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 71% Rel. +390M +.03% +20F +.10% +26P +0.4 PL +1.4 SCS
217MO1038
June 2019 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
96 100 98 96 97 101 90 95 105 102 92 102 113 116 93 121 109 110 107 112 107 113 83 91
76
88
100
112
124
SELECTED JERSEY SIRES FOR Milk
Fat
Fat%
Pro
NM$
CM$
DWP$®
PTAT Type Rel
JPI™
JUI™
SCR
+2.2
+343
+345
+426
+2.3
98%
+92
+21.7
+0.3
+1.7
+172
+177
+321
+2.4
99%
+51
+23.7
+0.5
+3.8
+284
+299
+466
+1.5
97%
+99
+21.1
+2.9
+3.9
+189
+196
+443
+2.6
99%
+77
+34.2
+2.4
2.98
+4.9
+467
+500
+469
+1.6
88%
+148
+18.2
+2.4
3.04
+4.5
+517
+536
+695
+1.2
86%
+162
+21.2
N/A
+0.02
2.70
+7.5
+549
+568
+884
+1.9
81%
+174
+30.8
+0.6
+0.01
2.80
+5.3
+565
+583
+725
+2.8
98%
+191
+33.0
-2.6
+0.05
2.69
+4.0
+495
+523
+635
+2.6
78%
+164
+32.9
+1.5
+607
+642
+1.6
77%
+183
+20.4
N/A
+551
+655
+1.7
73%
+164
+23.6
N/A
+418
+521
+1.7
99%
+122
+23.5
+2.6
+379
+408
+395
+2.0
79%
+123
+25.7
+1.4
Code No.
Code Name
BBR Yld Rel
Pro%
SCS
PL
7JE1219
OLIVER-P
100
99%
+713
+44
+0.05
+23
-0.01
3.01
7JE1294
BARNABAS
100
99%
+664
+32
+0.00
+23
+0.00
3.04
7JE1344
MATT
100
99%
+360
+27
+0.05
+19
+0.03
2.93
7JE1354
TEXAS
100
99%
+509
+1
-0.11
+20
+0.01
3.03
7JE1484
PERRY
100
92%
+333
+51
+0.18
+30
+0.09
7JE1490
GREG
100
94%
+1,066
+56
+0.03
+44
+0.03
7JE1528
DISCO
100
86%
+636
+42
+0.06
+27
7JE5004
CHROME
100
99%
+1,185
+63
+0.03
+44
7JE1638
RESPECT
100
77%
+714
+64
+0.15
+35
7JE1657
MIAMI
100
76%
+1,266
+53
-0.03
+51
+0.03
2.90
+6.3
+584
7JE1726
STARLORD
100
72%
+858
+58
+0.08
+34
+0.02
2.86
+5.0
+534
14JE670
LEMONHEAD
100
99%
+149
+45
+0.19
+22
+0.08
2.79
+4.0
+385
14JE725
CASINO
100
78%
+451
+34
+0.06
+33
+0.08
3.11
+3.8
14JE758
KNOCK-OUT
100
77%
+928
+60
+0.08
+41
+0.04
2.96
+2.9
+465
+487
+470
+1.6
78%
+143
+22.4
+0.3
14JE1626 JERONIMO
100
78%
+1,241
+53
-0.03
+54
+0.04
2.92
+4.6
+519
+548
+558
+2.1
78%
+159
+25.0
-0.3
14JE1639 KYSON-P
100
76%
+876
+63
+0.10
+35
+0.02
2.93
+2.3
+438
+454
+465
+2.1
78%
+128
+22.5
+1.6
250JE1687 FARMFEST
100
74%
+751
+40
+0.02
+32
+0.02
2.85
+5.9
+493
+511
+716
+1.5
75%
+154
+28.2
-1.3
08/19 CDCB/AJCA and Zoetis Genomic Data. All bulls listed are JH1F. ™JPI and JUI are trademarks of the American Jersey Cattle Association, ®DWP$ is a registered trademark of Zoetis Inc., its affiliates and/or licensors. All Jersey sires listed qualify for semen export to Canada.
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 DPR, livability and have an advantage in somatic cell score. But, these 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.
• Improved Feed Efficiency • Improved Productive Life • A Large Genetic Base
Jersey x Holstein crosses at New Heights Dairy.
“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-SelectCROSSes at New Heights Dairy ( daughters of 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 after that. 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 June 2019, French evaluations processed by INRA (French Agronomic Research Institute). All type trait information is on an in-country basis, with summarization equal to their production dates. CALVING EASE (INDEX) ISU = SYNTHESIS INDEX The Calving Index is based on the ISU presents a composite look at all criteria percentage of easy calvings on first parity based on the following breakdown: 5% cows. Higher values are most favorable. Sires Longevity, 18% Reproduction, 14.5% Udder greater than 89 percent are easy calving, Health, 2.3% Fat Percent, 7.1% Protein less than 86 percent is not recommended Percent, 4.2% Fat, 31.4% Protein, 5% Milking for use on heifers. and 12.5% Type. 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.
