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Angus AI Certificates
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Contact us for current prices and to place your order. You can also place your order online, but we will be contacting you by telephone to verify some information. Make sure that you have your Angus Member Number available when ordering. All Angus certificate orders are prepaid and will be transferred electronically to your member account as soon as possible. We will service your order as quickly as possible, but if we do not have all the certificates necessary to fill your order, it may take more time. A typical order for certificates that we have on file will show up in your account in approximately three working days from the day placed and confirmed. Since we do not profit from the sale of each certificate, we charge a small service fee for all certificate orders. Our clients find that it is easier to contact us to purchase AI certificates from one source as opposed to contacting various sources for AI certificates from multiple bulls. Our minimum service fee is $15 for the first certificate owner source and $5 for each additional owner source for each order placed. If you do not understand this policy, ask us to explain it again when you contact us.
Charolais AI Signings
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Concerning Signing Fees for Charolais bulls, we do not provide the signing for each and every bull listed in our lineup. Review our Charolais listings on our website and pay particular attention to the AI Signing section for each bull listed. There will be listed the source of the AI Signing for each bull and the contact telephone number. Payment will be collected for each AI Signing and we will send an email to AICA to release each AI Signing to your AICA account number. Please have your AICA account number and the name on that account available at the time of your order.
Brahman AI Certificates
Please read this important information! Most Brahman AI Certificates are provided by the owner of the bull. Some owners include the AI Certificate with the semen, while others charge a nominal fee for each AI Certificate to cover the ABBA fees. Contact us for specific information on bulls that you need certificates for.
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SIRE SELECTION EPD TERMINOLOGY
SIRE SELECTION EPD TERMINOLOGY
EPD - Expected Progeny Difference - The expected difference in performance of a bull’s progeny compared to the performance of another sire’s progeny. In other words,EPDs for one animal are meaningless until they are compared to EPDs of another animal. For example, if Sire A has a birth weight EPD of 4.0 and Sire B has a birth weight EPD of -2.0, then calves from Sire B would be expected to average 6 pounds lighter at birth than calves from Sire A if the bulls are randomly mated in the same herd. EPDs are designed to compare sires within the same breed.
Acc. - Accuracy - A measure of reliability of an EPD expressed between 0 and 1.0. Accuracies closer to 1.0 means the EPD is a more reliable estimate of a sire’s true genetic value for the trait.
% Rank - Based on percentages, this indicates where a bull’s EPD ranks him in the entire population of his respective breed.
CED or CE - Calving Ease Direct is the difference in percentage of unassisted births when a sire is bred to firstcalf heifers. A higher number is desirable.
BW - Birth Weight EPD predicts the difference in average birth weight of a bull’s calves compared to calves of another bull. Reported in pounds, a lower number is desirable.
WW - Weaning Weight EPD predicts the difference in average 205-day weight of a bull’s progeny compared to calves of another bull. Reported in pounds, a higher number is desirable.
YW - Yearling Weight EPD predicts the difference in average 365-day weight of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in pounds, a higher number is generally desirable.
Milk, MM - The milk EPD predicts the difference in average 205-day weight of a bull’s daughters’ calves compared to the calves from daughters of another bull. Reported in pounds, ideal milk values depend heavily upon the nutritional environment of the herd.
TM - Total Maternal (Red Angus) - The EPD predicts the Weaning Weight of a bull’s daughters’ progeny and reflects both the milking ability of a bull’s daughters and the growth potential of their calves. Reported in pounds, higher numbers are generally desirable.
$EN - Cow Energy Value (Angus), expressed in dollars saved per cow per year, the EPD assesses differences in cow energy requirements for daughters of sires. A larger value is more favorable when comparing two animals (more dollars saved on feed energy expenses). $EN savings differences account for lactation energy requirements and mature size of cows.
HP, HPG - Heifer Pregnancy, is a selection tool to increase the probability or chance of a sire’s daughters becoming pregnant as first-calf heifers during a normal breeding season. A higher EPD is the more favorable direction and the EPD is reported in percentage units. Predicts the probability of heifers conceiving to calve at two years of age. Many breeds offer genetic predictions of yearling bull scrotal circumference as an indicator of age of puberty. While puberty is a prerequisite, many factors influence pregnancy rate. Red Angus’ HPG EPD offers a tool which selects for what is economically relevant to ranchers – pregnant heifers.
Herds (MkH) indicate the number of herds from which daughters are reported.
RADG - Residual Average Daily Gain expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of a sire’s genetic ability for post-weaning gain in future progeny compared to that of other sires, given a constant amount of feed consumed.
DMI - Dry Matter Intake expressed in pounds per day, is a predictor of difference transmitting ability for feed intake during the post-weaning phase, compared to that of other sires.
YH - Yearling Height (Angus) - The YH EPD predicts the difference in yearling hip height of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in inches, ideal values vary depending on production environment.
SC - Scrotal Circumference - The SC EPD predicts the difference in yearling scrotal circumference of a bull’s male progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in centimeters, a larger number is desirable.
Docility (Doc) - is expressed as a difference in yearling cattle temperament, with a higher value indicating more favorable docility. It predicts the average difference of progeny from a sire in comparison with another sire’s calves. In herds where temperament problems are not an issue, this expected difference would not be realized.
CEM or MCE - Calving Ease Maternal is expressed as a difference in percentage of unassisted births of a sire’s daughters as first-calf heifers when compared to daughters of other sires. Reported as a percentage, a higher value is desirable.
UDDR – Udder Suspension (Hereford), Differences in sire EPD’s predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. Weak udder suspension results in pendulous udders that make it difficult for a calf to nurse.
Daughters (MkD) reflects the number of daughters that have progeny weaning weight records included in the analysis.
Mature Weight EPD (MW) - expressed in pounds, is a predictor of the difference in mature weight of daughters of a sire compared to the daughters of other sires.
Mature Height EPD (MH) - expressed in inches, is a predictor of the difference in mature height of a sire’s daughters compared to daughters of other sires.
Stay - Stayability - The stayability EPD predicts the probability of a bull’s daughters staying in production to at least six years of age compared to daughters of another bull. Reported as a percentage, a higher value is desirable.
ADG – Average Daily Gain (Simmental), The difference in pounds of daily gain expected between animals’ progeny during the post wean feeding period.
Maintenance Energy (ME) - predicts differences in daughters’ maintenance energy requirements and is expressed in Mcal/Month. Recognizing that 70% of cowherd feed costs are burned up in maintaining weight and condition, Red Angus’ ME EPD allows for the selection of bulls whose daughters will require less feed; thus, reducing cowherd expenses. Include selection pressure for ME EPD to ensure feed costs don’t get out of line when selection is made for greater performance and production.
Carcass Traits – EPDs for carcass traits are calculated using weighted averages of yearling ultrasounds and progeny carcass data.
CW - Carcass Weight - The EPD predicts the difference in hot carcass weight of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of all other bulls evaluated at a given endpoint. Reported in pounds, a higher number is generally desirable.
TEAT – Teat Size (Hereford), Differences in sire EPD’s predict the difference expected in the sires’ daughters udder characteristics when managed in the same environment. Oversized teats are difficult for newborn calves to nurse and the calf may not receive adequate colostrum.
SCF – Sustained Cow Fertility (Hereford), A prediction of a cow’s ability to continue to calve from three years of age through twelve years of age, given she calved as a two year-old. Expressed as a deviation in the proportion of the ten-possible calvings to twelve years old expressed as a probability.
TM, MWW – Total maternal, Maternal Weaning Weight (Simmental, Charolais), Measure of a sire’s ability to transmit milk production and growth rate through his daughters. Predicts the weaning weight of a sire’s daughters’ calves. Equal to his milk EPD plus his WW EPD.
M&G – Maternal Milk & Growth (Hereford), The Milk EPD plus half the WW EPD. A Sire’s M&G EPD reflects what he is expected to transmit to his daughters for a combination of growth genetics and maternal production.
Claw – Claw Set EPD (Angus), is expressed in units of claw-set score, with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire will produce progeny with more ideal claw set. The ideal claw set is toes that are symmetrical, even and appropriately spaced.
Angle - Foot Angle EPD (Angus), is expressed in units of foot-angle score, with a lower EPD being more favorable indicating a sire will produce progeny with more ideal foot angle. The ideal is a 45-degree angle at the pastern joint with appropriate toe length and heel depth.
MARB, MB, IMF - Marbling - The EPD predicts the difference in average USDA marbling score of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull at a similar end point. Reported in degrees of a marbling score, higher values are desirable.
REA - Ribeye Area - The EPD predicts the difference in ribeye area of a bull’s progeny compared to the progeny of another bull and is an indicator of total muscle in the carcass. Reported in square inches, larger numbers are generally desirable.
Fat - The EPD predicts the difference in fat thickness of carcasses, measured between the 12th and 13th ribs, of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in inches, lower values are desirable.
YG - Yield Grade (Simmental) – The EPD predicts differences in USDA Yield Grade of a bull’s progeny compared to progeny of another bull. Reported in tenths of a USDA YG, lower numbers are desirable.
TEND – Tenderness, It represents the genetic potential for tenderness as measured by the Warner Bratzler shear force test, with the higher profile scores being more tender than lower scores.
$VALUE INDEXES (ANGUS)
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Maternal Weaned Calf Value ($M), an index, expressed in dollars per head, predicts profitability differences from conception to weaning with the underlying breeding objective assuming that individuals retain their own replacement females within herd and sell the rest of the cull female and all male progeny as feeder calves. The model assumes commercial producers will replace 25% of their breeding females in the first generation and 20% of their breeding females in each subsequent generation. Traits included are as follows: calving ease direct, calving ease maternal, weaning weight, milk, heifer pregnancy, docility, mature cow weight, claw set and foot angle.
Weaned Calf Value ($W), an index, expressed in dollars per head, to predict profitability differences in progeny due to genetics from birth to weaning. The underlying objective being producers will retain 20% of the female progeny as replacements and sell the rest of the cull females and their male counterparts as feeder calves. Traits included are as follows (in no particular order): birth weight, weaning weight, milk, and mature cow weight.
Feedlot Value ($F), an index, expressed in dollars per head, to predict profitability differences in progeny due to genetics for postweaning feedlot merit compared to the progeny of other sires. The underlying objective assumes producers will retain ownership of cattle through the feedlot phase and sell fed cattle on a carcass weight basis, but with no consideration of premiums or discounts for quality and yield grade. Traits contributing directly to the index are as follows: yearling weight (gain), carcass weight and feed efficiency.
Grid Value ($G), an index, expressed in dollars per carcass, to predict profitability differences in progeny due to genetics for carcass grid merit compared to progeny of other sires. The underlying objective assumes producers will market cattle on an above-industry-average carcass grid. Traits included in the index are as follows (in no particular order): carcass weight, marbling, ribeye area, and fat.
Beef Value ($B), a terminal index, expressed in dollars per carcass, to predict profitability differences in progeny due to genetics for post weaning and carcass traits. This terminal index assumes commercial producers wean all male and female progeny, retain ownership of these animals through the feedlot phase and market these animals on a carcass grid. Traits included in the index are as follows: yearling weight, dry-matter intake, marbling, carcass weight, ribeye area and fat.
INDEXES (SIMMENTAL)
All-Purpose Index (API), expressed in net dollars returned per cow exposed, evaluates Simmental sires being used on the entire cowherd (bred to both Angus first-calf heifers and mature cows) with a portion of the daughters retained for breeding and the steers and remaining heifers fed and sold on a carcass grade and yield basis. With the exception of shear force (tenderness), all EPDs are considered in this index.
Terminal Index (TI), expressed in net dollars returned per cow exposed, evaluates the merit of sires when bred to mature Angus cows and all progeny are fed and sold on a carcass grade and yield basis. Consequently, maternal traits such as milk, stayability and MCE are not considered in this index.
$VALUE INDEXES (SHORTHORN)
$ CEZ – ($ Calving Ease) This index assumes a bull will only be mated to heifers, not cows. The potential profitability of the sire is measured by the incidence of live calves at birth. Moderate mature size is also emphasized in the index, but performance is not a priority. This index is also a good measure of Shorthorn females’ ability to produce calving ease sires. Overemphasis of $CEZ may cause unwanted depression of weaning and yearling performance.
$F – ($ Feedlot) Similar to a Terminal Sire scenario, $Feedlot places strong emphasis on growth and carcass traits. This multi-trait index assumes the sire will be mated to a mix of heifers and cows and attempts to measure profitability when progeny are sold on the fed market. On the female side, mature size should be monitored closely when selecting for $F. Over-selection may cause detrimental harm to longevity, reproductive efficiency, and fleshing ability.
$BMI – ($ British Maternal Index) As the name implies, this multi-trait selection index attempts to measure a bull’s potential profitability when complimenting the British cow base (Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, etc.). Shorthorn females can likewise be gauged at adding value to British or British-composite bulls of other breeds. A balance of growth and carcass traits is desired with a strong maternal component aimed at optimum reproductive efficiency and cow longevity.
$PROFIT INDEXES (HEREFORD)
Brahman Influence Index (BII), is a maternally-focused index based on using Hereford bulls on Brahman x Hereford cows. Emphasizes fertility, REA and IMF, with progeny harvested through a commodity market.
Baldy Maternal Index (BMI), is a maternally-focused index based on using Hereford bulls on Hereford x Angus cows with a progeny endpoint directed towards Certified Hereford Beef (CHB). Emphasizes fertility, CE, WW, IMF and REA with slight negative pressure on yearling weight to keep the mature size of cattle manageable.
Certified Hereford Beef (CHB), is a terminal sire index based on using Hereford bulls to sire calves for the CHB market. Some emphasis is applied to CE with positive pressure applied to WW and YW, IMF and REA. No emphasis is placed on fertility as all calves are harvested.
Calving EZ (CEZ), is a general purpose index that focuses on bulls that can be bred to heifers with resulting calves marketed through CHB. CE and MCE carry significant weight along with fertility. Little emphasis is placed on growth with less on carcass. This index is specifically designed to be used in a heifer program.
$VALUE INDEXES (RED ANGUS)
HerdBuilder Index
As the name indicates, implementation of the HerdBuilder Index will assist producers in building profitable herds. The HerdBuilder Index is built using the following production scenario:
• Red Angus bulls mated to cows and heifers (resulting progeny ¾ Red Angus, ¼ Simmental)
• Replacement heifers retained from within the herd
• All remaining progeny sold on a quality-based carcass grid.
GridMaster Index
While Red Angus has traditionally been known as a superior maternal breed, those who have retained ownership in Red Angus calves know of their potential to excel in the feedyard and ultimately hang a premium carcass. The GridMaster Index is built using the following production scenario:
• Red Angus bulls mated to cows (resulting progeny ¾ Red Angus, ¼ Simmental)
• All progeny sold on a quality-based carcass grid.
INDEXES (CHAROLAIS)
Terminal Sire Index (TSI) The AICA Terminal Sire Index (TSI) is a formal method of combing Expected Progeny Differences (EPD) – BWT, WWT, YWT, REA, HCW, MARB and FAT – into one single value on which to base selection decisions. The TSI uses estimates of the genetic relationships between traits with an economic default value based on three year rolling USDA data. The TSI represents a dollar index per terminal progeny produced for a bull in the AICA database, ranking them for profit potential. This dollar index is to be interpreted much like single trait EPD. For example, if Sire A’s index is $191.66 and Sire B’s index is $200.00, then we would expect Sire B’s offspring to average $8.34 more net return ($200.00 minus $191.66) than Sire A’s offspring.
INDEXES (BRAHMAN)
$BULL Index is a terminal index focused on selling animals through grid pricing with carcass weight weighted most heavily of all traits. There is a considerable positive correlation to frame score and all weight traits, meaning animals selected using this index will tend to be larger framed growthier animals. This index identifies cattle which have low birth weight (BW), good Calving Ease (CE) and good spread from BW to weaning weight (WW). The $BULL index also includes scrotal circumference and docility with moderate carcass influence on the index. The goal of this index is to identify cattle which would work well to produce bulls which could be marketed easily to commercial or purebred breeders.
QUEEN Index is a maternal index which focuses on a more balanced approach to cow selection. Frame score, milk, and back fat all have no correlation to the index, meaning that selecting replacement heifers for this index will not increase the mature size of the herd or have an impact milk production. Scrotal circumference, docility, and calving ease are weighted more heavily than in the $BULL index since these traits are indicators of puberty and manageability. In summary, the QUEEN index is an indication of ideal cattle to be raised for replacement heifers.
GENETIC DEFECTS
AM – Arthrogryposis Multiplex, Curly Calf
NH – Neuropathic Hydrocephalus, Water Head
CA – Contractural Arachnodactyly, Fawn Calf Syndrome
DD – Developmental Duplication,
OS – Osteopetrosis, Marble Bone
OH – Oculocutaneous Hypopigmentation,
PHA – Pulmonary Hypoplasia with Anasarca
TH – Tibial Hemimelia
ADDITIONAL TERMS
Homozygous Polled - This individual is polled and carries two polled genes. The animal will sire all polled offspring regardless of whether the other parent is horned or polled.
Heterozygous Polled - The individual is polled but carries both a polled gene and a horned gene. The animal will sire both polled and horned calves.
Homozygous Black - This individual will always pass on a black gene for color to his offspring. When bred to a diluted cow, this bull can still sire gray color patterns.
Nondiluter - This individual does not carry the diluter gene and therefore will not pass on the diluter gene to his progeny.
I – Interim, The EPD is based on performance information of a bull’s sire, dam, and relatives.
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6. HeartBrand sells Akaushi beef. Above-market price on superior beef = higher premiums for ranchers.
1. Raise HeartBrand-sired cattle. Use fullblood Akaushi bulls crossed with your cow-herd (live coverage or semen).
5. Improve USDA quality grade. The past 120,000 head of HeartBrand Akaushi cattle harvested graded: 53% USDA prime, 45% USDA choice and 2% USDA select and no roll.
2. Verify breed with DNA. Verify parentage with the American Akaushi Association.
3. Follow management standards. No hormone implants and finished with no growth promotants.
4. Earn your buyback bonus. $100 to $150 premium for weaned calves and yearlings. $0.30/lb and up premium for finished fed cattle.
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Driving the science of better breeding
There’s little room for error in the cattle business. Producers need the most advanced information to make smart selection decisions, and Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI®) provides it through genomically-enhanced expected progeny differences (GE-EPDs).
GE-EPDs have become the industry standard for herd improvement, building on decades of science-backed genetic evaluation tools originated and maintained through the American Angus Association®, home to the largest and ever-growing single-breed beef cattle database.
EPDs that traditionally contained all pedigree, performance and progeny information now also include results from available genomic, or DNA, tests. Breeders who use genomic technology give buyers access to AGI-generated GE-EPDs that provide:
Increased predictability and decreased risk for young and unproven animals due to enhanced accuracy of EPDs
Better characterization of genetics for difficult-to-measure performance traits (such as carcass traits, maternal traits and feed efficiency)
The ability to make more rapid progress for traits that are important to you, due to:
· more accurate selection
· easier identification of genetic outliers
· the ability to propagate young animals with confidence earlier in their lives
In fact, GE-EPDs on unproven animals have the same level of accuracy as if they had recorded 9-38 calves, depending on the trait. That’s valuable insight, offered regularly through the breed’s weekly national cattle evaluation.
How do you know if EPDs are genomically-enhanced?
Ask your breeder, refer to the registration paper, or look for the AGI GE-EPD logo, Angus GSTM powered by partner Neogen GeneSeek or the HD50K by partner Zoetis. These images indicate animals for which low-density or high-density genomic testing has been conducted and incorporated by AGI into GE-EPDs.
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Measuring livestock performance is vital to maximizing farm and ranch productivity and profitability. Utilizing the information provided by Tru-Test™ Scale Systems gives the confidence to make the proper decisions on cattle feeding, health care and treatment and general herd management practices. Weights and measures are a critical portion of a successful AI Program as well. With proper herd management, strict culling practices, the overall performance of your cattle herd will improve dramatically. Contact Bovine Elite for information on Tru-Test™ scales and equipment or order online.
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The 0.25-mL French straw has been thoroughly studied and compared with the 0.5-mL French straw for over 40 years. The 0.25-mL straw has some distinct advantages over the 0.5-mL straw in terms of storage efficiency and extender usage. The 0.25-mL straw is more sensitive to temperature change, which may be an advantage in some freezing systems with a slow freezing rate, but provides no advantage when the freezing rate is accelerated to optimize freezing in 0.5-mL straws. Disadvantages of the 0.25-mL straw include increased sensitivity to post-thaw temperature change, slightly more difficult to handle, and inferior identification readability. The fertility of cattle inseminated with extended semen packaged in 0.25-mL straws assessed in 13 studies (>770,000 inseminations) had a weighted advantage of 0.9% compared with semen packaged in 0.5-mL straws (J. Dairy Sci. 92:4432-4438).
Currently, most semen is packaged in 0.5-mL straws, particularly at the Custom Collection Facilities throughout the US. An extensive research trial performed by GENEX and published in the scientific journal, (Theriogenology 63 (2005) 2535–2549), shows a 1.5% conception rate advantage to semen packaged in 0.25mL straws compared to semen packaged in 0.5mL straws. In addition, the 0.25mL straw package size is already in use around the world for conventional semen and domestically for sexed semen. As indicated, the main reason for the change is a better-quality product with higher fertility. While each 0.25mL straw will contain the same number of sperm as our current 0.5mL straws, the semen will be more concentrated. That is, they will have less extension media, but the same number of spermatozoa. We anticipate that other major semen collection facilities will move to the 0.25mL straw for production. To prepare yourself for this change, make sure that you have the proper AI syringe for the job. The KombiColor AI Syringe or the Estrotect Universal AI Syringe will serve the purpose and can be utilized for both straw sizes. Contact us for all your AI equipment and supplies, or order online at www.bovine-elite.com.
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The Power of Genomically Enhanced EPDs
The American Hereford Association (AHA) has embraced the use of genomics into their genetic evaluation by launching a first of its kind single step analysis that utilizes the marker effects of specific traits. Likewise, AHA is directly estimating accuracy values rather than approximating. The direct estimation of accuracy results in a more conservative value but a more accurate value than previous methodologies. The AHA is producing the most reliable genetic evaluation that is supported by Whole Herd TPR™ and genomics, which will give prospective buyers added confidence in purchasing young and unproven animals.
Buying animals that have a genomic profile incorporated into their Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) offers many advantages that allow for quicker breed and herd improvement. Below is a table showing the average increase in accuracy when buying a young animal with a Genomic Enhanced EPD (GE-EPD) versus an animal without a GE-EPD. Similarly, an effective progeny number increase is listed by trait that shows how many progeny equate to a genomic enhancement of a young animal (e.g. yearling). That’s right, buying a young animal that has been genotyped is like having 2-17 progeny, depending on the trait. The proof gained on young, non-parent animals, through a genomic enhancement is valuable and greatly mitigates the risk and allows for more directed selection.
Each animal tested is recognized with the AHA GE-EPD logo.
AHA Trait Accuracy Improvement
Calving Ease
Birth Weight
Weaning Weight
Yearling Weight
Scrotal Circumference
Mature Cow Weight
Udder Suspension
Teat Size
Carcass Weight
Rib-Eye Area
* Effective Progeny Number Increase (EPNI)- EPNI is the difference gained for genotyped animals versus non-genotyped animals.
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DAIRY
UDDER
SIRE:
CATEGORY SCORE
STATURE Tall
STRENGTH Strong
DAIRY FORM Open Rib
RUMP ANGLE High Pins
REAR LEGS Posty
FOOT ANGLE Steep
CATEGORY SCORE
STATURE Tall
STRENGTH Strong
DAIRY FORM Open Rib
RUMP ANGLE Sloped
REAR LEGS Sickle
FOOT ANGLE Low
KASH-IN CHROME
CATEGORY SCORE
F. UDDER ATTACHMENT Strong
R. UDDER HEIGHT High
R. UDDER WIDTH Wide
UDDER DEPTH Deep
TEAT LENGTH Long
DAIRY
DAM: TOG CARMINE 36595
CATEGORY SCORE
F. UDDER ATTACHMENT Strong
R. UDDER HEIGHT High
R. UDDER WIDTH Wide
UDDER DEPTH Shallow
TEAT LENGTH Short
A hot topic in the dairy industry today is the growing popularity of A2 beta-casein milk among consumers and dairy farmers. Farmers in many regions of the world are being incentivized to produce A2 milk to meet the growing demand in what is considered to be a healthier alternative to conventional dairy (Zoetis, 2015). However the science behind this trend remains controversial and is not well understood by many consumers and producers. Milk is composed of several solid components including minerals, lactose, fat and protein. There are three notable casein milk proteins: alpha, kappa, and beta-casein. Focusing first on beta casein, there are two different beta casein genes that cattle can have - A1 or A2. These two types of beta casein are found at two different genome locations, so any given bovine will be either A1A1, A1A2 or A2A2 for beta casein. Why does this matter? Studies have found that when a person drinks milk, digestive enzymes interact with A1 and A2 beta-casein proteins in different ways, so they are processed differently within the body. Some believe the A2 gene is more natural, and therefore healthier. That has led to a recent consumer demand for A2A2 milk. True, A2 milk can only be produced from cattle possessing the A2 gene at both locations. So the one and only factor determining whether milk is A1 or A2 lies in the genetic make-up of the animal producing the milk. Similarly the genetic makeup for Kappa-Casein is relevant for those producers looking for better cheese production from their milk source,
Beta-Casein Key:
• A2A2 bulls are genetically tested as homozygous A2A2 carriers, so they will be guaranteed to pass on an A2 allele to their progeny.
• A1A2 bulls are genetically tested as heterozygous, offspring will produce 50% A1 Milk and 50% A2 Milk
Kappa-Casein Key:
• AA genotype will produce lower amounts of kappa-casein in their milk; least favorable genotype for cheese production
• AB genotype will produce intermediate amounts of kappa-casein in their milk
• BB genotype will produce higher amounts of kappa-casein in their milk; most favorable genotype for cheese production
Since 1991, we have continued to expand our export markets. Bovine Elite, LLC posted one of the first websites devoted to the promotion and marketing of bovine semen. We have continued to educate cattle breeders in our artificial insemination and pregnancy determination clinics for 30 years, and offer personalized service to assist cattle breeders in improving their beef herds globally. Currently, semen and equipment orders are shipped each and every month from our office to places we never imagined that we would have clients. We also facilitate the importation of semen and embryos from outside the US. If you are seriously interested in our importing and exporting services or need any of our products outside the US, contact us for availability, shipment details and a quotation.
BOVINE ELITE, LLC - EXPERIENCED IN WORLD WIDE MARKETING
SEMEN HANDLING
BEFORE THAWING SEMEN:
1. Check breeding records of each female that is to be bred AI.
2. Have females properly restrained.
3. Have a sleeve, sheath, AI syringe, scissors and paper towels ready.
4. Prepare your water bath at 95°F (35°C), to thaw the semen.
5. AI syringe and sheaths should be approximately 95°F as well (not extremely cold or hot to the touch).
THAWING SEMEN AND LOADING AI SYRINGE:
1. Keep semen below frost line in the neck of the semen tank while removing semen.
2. Remove the straw of semen quickly and plunge it the 95°F water bath for 30 seconds.
3. After 30 seconds, remove the thawed semen and dry the straw completely.
4. Inspect the straw to make sure that you have the correct semen for each breeding.
5. Cut approximately 1/2 inch of the crimped end of the straw with clean scissors or Cito cutter.
6. Insert the cut end of the straw into the sheath insert (either green or blue insert).
7. Lock the straw and sheath in place using an O-ring or Spiral style AI syringe.
THE INSEMINATION PROCEDURE:
1. Use a new shoulder-length glove for every insemination.
2. Lubricate the glove with clean, non-toxic AI lubricant.
3. Approach the animal cautiously and make her aware of your presence.
4. Lubricate the anus with gloved hand.
5. Gently enter the rectum by forming a cone with your fingers.
6. Gently and thoroughly clean the rectum of manure.
7. Check the reproductive tract for any abnormal conditions.
8. Thoroughly clean manure from and around the vulva with a paper towel prior to inserting the AI syringe.
9. Gently and smoothly pass the syringe through the vagina to the opening of the cervical canal - the external cervical os.
10. Funnel the tip of the syringe into the cervical os.
11. Hold the cervix ahead of the AI syringe’s tip and manipulate the cervical folds or “rings” to allow the syringe to pass through the cervical canal.
12. Avoid passing the syringe through the cervix if pregnancy is suspected.
13. Determine the length of the cervix and place your index finger at the anterior end of the cervix.
14. Gently move the AI syringe tip forward until you feel it with your finger.
15. Pass the syringe tip only as far forward as the uterine body of the cervix.
16. You must be certain the AI syringe tip is not caught in a thin area between the cervical rings.
17. Concentrate on accurate semen placement in the uterine body.
18. Slowly depress the plunger of the AI syringe during semen deposition.
19. If the animal moves, you will want to stop and check the position of the AI syringe, then continue to deposit the semen.
20. Gently remove the syringe and check for abnormal discharge and complete semen deposition.
21. Record the details of the insemination process including when, and to what sire the female was inseminated.
BEEF COW PROTOCOLS
HEAT DETECTION & TAI
For best results perform AI 12 ± 2 hr after detection of estrus. Use of estrus detection aids (EDA) is highly recommended.
Select Synch & TAI
Heat detect & AI days 6 to 10 and TAI with GnRH all non-responders 72 - 84 hr after PG.
Select Synch+CIDR® & TAI
Heat detect & AI days 7 to 10 and TAI with GnRH all non-responders 72 - 84 hr after PG.
PG 6-day CIDR® & TAI
Heat detect & AI days 0 to 3. Insert CIDR + GnRH to nonresponders, heat detect & AI days 9 to 12. TAI with GnRH non-responders 72 - 84 hr after PG and CIDR removal. Protocol may be used in heifers.
7-day CO-Synch+CIDR® & Split-TAI
Perform first TAI 66 ± 2 hr after PG in estrous cows. Second TAI with GnRH only in non-estrous cows.
Time for Fixed-time AI (TAI) should be considered as the approximate average time of insemination based on the number of females to inseminate, labor, and facilities.
7-day
Perform TAI with
BEEF HEIFER PROTOCOLS
HEAT DETECTION & TAI
For best results perform AI 12 ± 2 hr after detection of estrus. Use of estrus detection aids (EDA) is highly recommended.
Select Synch+CIDR® & TAI
Heat detect & AI days 7 to 10 and TAI with GnRH all non-responders 72 - 84 hr after PG.
7-day CO-Synch+CIDR® & Split-TAI
Perform first TAI 54 ± 2 hr after PG in estrous heifers. Second TAI with GnRH only in non-estrous heifers.
& TAI
Heat detect & AI days
CIDR®-PG & TAI
Heat detect &
FIXED-TIME AI
Time for Fixed-time AI (TAI) should be considered as the approximate average time of insemination based on the number of females to inseminate, labor, and facilities.
5-day CO-Synch+CIDR®
Perform TAI with GnRH at 60 ± 4 hr after CIDR removal. Two injections of PG 8 ± 2 hr apart are required for this protocol.
These protocol sheets were assembled by the Beef Reproduction Task Force. Programs are intended to promote sustainable food production systems by the beef industry through sound reproductive management practices for replacement heifers and postpartum cows. The Beef Reproduction Task Force recommends working with a licensed veterinarian for proper use and application of all reproductive hormones. Approved 11-19-2024. www.beefrepro.org
SEXED SEMEN PROTOCOLS
HEAT DETECTION
Sexed semen can be used on any female observed in estrus (heat) and following synchronization with any protocol on the Cow or Heifer Protocol Sheet. For best results with sexed semen perform AI 16 to 22 hr after detecting female in estrus. Use of estrus detection aids (EDA) is highly recommended.
FIXED-TIME AI
Time for Fixed-time AI (TAI) should be considered as the approximate average time of insemination based on the number of females to inseminate, labor, and facilities. To optimize pregnancy success, it is recommended to use sexed semen on females that have exhibited estrus before TAI and conventional semen on females that have not exhibited estrus.
HEIFERS
7-day CO-Synch+CIDR®
Perform TAI with GnRH at 72 ± 2 hr after PG.
COWS
7-day CO-Synch+CIDR®
Perform TAI with GnRH at 60 to 66 hr after PG.
PG-7 7-day CO-Synch+CIDR®
Perform TAI with GnRH 72 ± 2 hr after second PG. Heifers in estrus receive sexed semen, heifers not in estrus receive conventional semen. All heifers can also be inseminated with either sexed or conventional semen. HEIFERS ONLY
SPLIT-TIME AI (STAI)
Perform first TAI after PG in estrous females. GnRH administered at second TAI only in nonestrous females. Females detected in estrus by first or second TAI receive sexed semen. Females not in estrus receive conventional semen at second TAI.
For best results perform AI 12 ± 2 hr after detection of estrus. Use of estrus detection aids (EDA) is highly recommended.
NATURAL SERVICE
Protocols with less synchrony of estrus are recommended for natural service (NS). Use experienced, 2+ years old bulls that have passed a breeding soundness exam. All protocols for heat detection can also be used with natural service, however a 1:25 bull to cow ratio is recommended.
HEIFERS ONLY COWS & HEIFERS
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You must receive a satisfactory score to receive your certification on this section.
To Receive Certification for AI, you must Satisfactorily Complete the Following:
• A written test covering pertinent topics relating to Artificial Insemination.
• Proper use of AI equipment and frozen semen handling.
• Proper artificial insemination technique on live cattle.
Subjects Covered in our Clinic are the Following:
• Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction
• Estrus Detection
• Estrus Synchronization
• Frozen Semen Handling
• Reproductive Management
• Herd Health
• Proper Nutrition for Reproductive Efficiency
• Practical Training on Live Cattle
• Sire Evaluation, Sire Selection, EPDs
• AI Equipment Utilization
• Liquid Nitrogen Container Care
• Cattle Body Condition / Culling Practices
• Weights, Measures, Record Keeping
• February 12-14, 2025
• March 12-14, 2025
• April 23-25, 2025
• May 14-16, 2025
• June 18-20, 2025
• September 17-19, 2025
• October 22-24, 2025
• November 19-21, 2025
A.I. is an investment that will pay off both economically and practically. The following benefits summarize the advantage of implementing an A.I. program in your herd:
• Genetic Improvement of your herd
• More precise breeding records
• Easier first calving
• Disease transfer is avoided
• No hidden expenses
• Utilize progeny tested bulls
• More uniform calf crops
• Crossbreeding is easier
• Added safety with no live bulls
• Increased production and type with proven genetics
• Faster gaining calves and improved mothering ability
• The ability to utilize sexed semen to produce female or male offspring
An artificial insemination program involves considerable planning and labor. And it can be extremely rewarding when properly managed. Our intense three day clinics are designed to help you plan and make those decisions which will best fit your AI program by providing you the basic training and education, which will enable you to continue working on your own cattle and increase your proficiency in AI.
These three day clinics run from Wednesday through Friday during the scheduled dates. A daily schedule for each clinic will be available and provided for you upon arrival on Wednesday during final registration. Our office will open at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday of the scheduled clinic week to allow time for final registration and announcements prior to commencement of classroom education.
In addition to classroom education, you will have hands-on training on live cattle during those three days, conducted by professionals in the AI Industry. We provide a different set of live cattle, giving you the best opportunity to experience the unique nature of a wide variety of female reproductive tracts to gain the best knowledge possible over the three day training session. You will not find another AI Clinic in the US that will afford you as many live cattle to train on as Bovine Elite.
During our clinic you will learn proper semen handling procedures, palpation of the reproductive tract to determine the site of semen deposition, proper use of AI equipment and successful artificial insemination technique. You must prove competency in three sections to receive certification from Bovine Elite. These three areas include - proper semen handing and the use of AI equipment, proficiency in placing the insemination syringe in the proper site of semen deposition, and completing a written test covering essential classroom education.
Those clients taking the pregnancy determination portion of our clinic will be instructed on the proper and standard procedures for determining if a female is open or pregnant. You will be tested by the instructor your proficiency to determine the pregnancy status of a number of live cattle. You must receive a satisfactory score to receive your certification on this section.
To Receive Certification for AI, you must Satisfactorily
Complete the Following:
• A written test covering pertinent topics relating to Artificial Insemination.
• Proper use of AI equipment and frozen semen handling.
• Proper artificial insemination technique on live cattle.
