Viking Australia Sire Directory 2013 by VikingGenetics

HERD HEALTH IMPROVEMENT MANUAL

VIKINGGENETICS SIRE DIRECTORY 2013

VikingGenetics

Productivity, Healthy, Reliable Viking Australia is now into its third year of trading in Australia. We thank you all for your support as we continue to promote high producing, healthy, long lasting cows from the NTM (Nordic Total Merit) system that delivers very reliable data. In 2013 we have included two more very important management tools in the sire proofs to help improve your bottom line.

preferred third breed in a three way rotational crossbreeding program. If a red sire has 12,5% or greater Holstein content it is stated. Sires that are 12.5% Holstein or lower are recommended for use on Holsteins in a crossbreeding program. Our high health Holstein and Jersey sires are also important to progressive cross breeders which further enhance the heterosis effect.

1. Semen fertility. Be sure to read and understand the enclosed information on semen fertility ratings for every sire in the catalogue.

New Sires for 2013. We have nine new sires for this year (5 Holstein, 3 Reds and 1 Jersey). All have high NTM values ensuring that we bring only the very best bulls that Viking has to offer for our conditions. Many of the following pages focus on the Viking NTM which is so important to understand ,as accepting and using this system gives you the fruit of someone else hard labour! Take the time to study the information in this herd health improvement manual as so much more profit can be achieved in your business by maintaining high production and breeding healthier, long lasting cows that make you more money, cost you less and free up some time by not dealing with so many sick cows!

2. Growth Rate. You will see this included for each sire in the production index. Do not confuse this with stature as it is an index on weight gains (not height) based on bullcalves reared for slaughter. Sires with growth rates above 100 tend to have vigorous well doing calves, sires below 100 generally are the more angular (finer calf) that still grow well but do not carry as much condition. We also have information on crossbreeding as Viking Reds are recognised around the world as the

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Office 0260713007 www.vikinggenetics.com.au info@vikinggenetics.com.au VikingGenetics Australia, 53 Towong Street, Tallangatta, VIC 3700 All prices quoted are exclusive of GST and are subject to change at our discretion. Limitation Of Liability: This information is from sources we believe to be reliable, nevertheless, VikingGenetics gives no warranty and makes no representation as to the accuracy of such information. Any person/s relying on any information set out herein does so entirely at their own risk and shall not have any claim against VikingGenetics for any loss or damage which they thereby sustain notwithstanding any negligence on the part of VikingGenetics in relation thereto.

nTM – nordic Total Merit What is NTM? NTM (Nordic Total Merit) is the most complete total merit index in the world. NTM consists of more than 40 subtraits combined into 12 main traits as shown in the right figure.

3% 6%

31%

When you use NTM as selection criteria, you obtain positive progress for all traits of economic importance in the dairy cattle industry. You obtain the highest progress from the “most expensive traits” such as fat and protein yield and health traits as shown in the figure to he right.

14%

Longevity index and production index have the highest correlation of all traits to the NTM, showing that the NTM is optimized to produce long living and high producing cows.

13% 7%

Weight of main traits in NTM for VikingHolstein (Similar for VikingReds and Jerseys)

How are the indexes in NTM expressed? EBVs of all animals are adjusted in such a way that animals in the base population have an average index of 100. For all traits a rolling base consisting of cows from Denmark, Sweden and Finland that are 3-5 years of age at the date of publication is applied. 34.1% 34.1% The Standard Deviation is a statistic that tells you how widely spread from the average the scores of all bulls 13.6% are for any particular trait. The bell curve shows what 13.6% each standard deviation represents. 0.1% 2.1% One standard deviation (10 units) away from the 2.1% 0.1% 70 mean in either direction (the purple area) accounts 80 90 100 110 120 130 for about 68 % of the bulls.

The power of breeding for NTM The NTM vs yield and longevity graph shows that if you use NTM for selection you will improve in all traits. Selection on yield only, you will not make gains in all traits eg udder health and daughter fertility. Selection for longevity only will decrease gains in yield, stature and body.

-20

100

Yield Fertility Birth index Calving index Stature & type Feet & legs Udder Milkability Temperament Udder health Other health Hoof health Longevity

100% Yield

100% Longevity

100% NTM

Trusted results through one database

More than 90% of all registered dairy cows in

milk recording (MR)

88% Use of A.I.

90% of all cows in MR contribute with

registration of Health

90% of all cows in MR contribute with

fertility data

90% of all cows in MR contribute to

information about size of calves, calf survival and calving ease

88% of farms use Insemination plan

200,000 cows classified by classifiers every

year in DSF

The Viking system has led the world in selection for health traits Before 1996 only Nordic countries used health traits in selection index 1996

2011

World

Production Conformation Health

World

Production

USA NM$

Conformation

USA TPI

USA NM$ USA TPI

Health

Holland

Germany

Canada

Sweden

Denmark, Finland, Sweden

Denmark 0

100 %

NTM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Steadily improves all important traits The cow population i Denmark, Finland and Sweden is unique in that daughter fertility and the other very important traits have been increasing along with production. 115

Produc on Fer lity

110

Calving MGS Udder health

105

Index

Longevity Feet & Legs

100

Mammary 95

85 1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

Birth year of the bull 4

2005

2006

2007

2008

100 %

HIGH nTM = MoRe PRoFIT Breeding with high NTM sires gives you higher producing, healthy cows with strong

( O-Man x Jocko Besne x Bellwood)

G HOLST IN

VIK

Nastgarden

N EI

G HOLST IN

N EI

VIK

conformation and increased longevity. ( O-Man x Jocko Besne x Bellwood)

Nastgarden

What breeding for health can mean for your bottom line Bull A and Bull B are two active sires in Scandinavia, both have large daughter groups. The health bull A gives $210 more profit per daughter per lactation

NTM

+23

Healthy Bull A. nTM +23 Nordic Breeding values Feb 2011. 100 = Breed average

107 117 109 85 111 95 109

100

110

1606 120

128 110 108 113 103 116

+$121 +$21 +$18 +$63 +$5 +$27 COMBINED

Body 92 Legs 87 Udder 104 Milking Speed 100 Temperament 108 Good 90

100

Unhealthy Bull B. nTM +8

110

120

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth

NO. OF DTRS 90

120 128 122 85 94 110 109

100

110

Daughter fertility 91 Calvings, sire 83 Calvings, maternal 74 Udder health 100 Other diseases 68 Longevity 103

-$39 -$36 -$60 -$54 +$5 COMBINED

NO. OF DTRS

CONFORMATION TRAITS Body Legs Udder Milking Speed Temperament

169

121 109 121 100 114 Good

(Nervous <90> Calm)

100

110

120

-$14 PRODUCTION TRAITS HEALTH TRAITS CONFORMATION TRAITS

= NTM +23

TOTAL = +$322

More profit above average of NTM 0*

+$217

HEALTH TRAITS

+$255 $

379 120

-$183 $

COMBINED

341

COMBINED

NO. OF DTRS

CONFORMATION TRAITS

(Nervous <90> Calm)

+$81

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity

*Source Dansk Kvæg. Scandic payment system converted Euro’s to AUD Jan 2013.

COMBINED

Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth

NTM

Nordic Breeding values Feb 2011. 100 = Breed average

NO. OF DTRS

COMBINED

PRODUCTION TRAITS

than bull B, even though he is lower in production and of lesser type than bull B.

+$78 PRODUCTION TRAITS HEALTH TRAITS CONFORMATION TRAITS

= NTM +8

TOTAL = +$112

More profit above average of NTM 0*

15 nTM units is +$210.00 more proﬁt Bull A over Bull B 5

D Onside

From calf to elite nTM sire â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many steps of selection VikingHolstein VikingRed VikingJersey 10-15 best approved as elite bulls

All born calves screened for elite sire potential

1800/ 1800/1800/500 selected based on NTM and genomically tested

Registration of daughters for 4 years = breeding values for the bulls

25-30/20-25/12-15 used as GenVikPLUS-bulls (elite genomic sires (GenvikPlus bulls) re-released after full young bull allocation)

260/275/70 260/ bought based on Genomic breeding values

175/200/60 approved as young bulls (1500-2000 units used randomly) 6

How to read VikingGenetics breeding values 1 NTM The Nordic Total Merit is a tool designed to help the farmer to select sires that give maximum profit. It is a composite breeding value taking into account the correlation between traits as well as the economic impact of each trait. More than 50 breeding values are combined in 12 main traits. Each trait is given an economic weight related to actual cost or income.

2 Production Production Index: Based on amount of protein, fat and milk. There is a slight negative weighting applied to the milk quantity, in order to maintain concentration. Growth Rate: Based on data from slaughtered male progeny. Includes growth and carcass classification. This also correlates to heifer growth, as dairy farmers observe that the sires with higher than average growth rates have the better growing calves.

3 Health Daughter fertility: Fertility data from heifers, first, second and third calvers. Includes number of inseminations, interval from calving to 1st insemination, interval between first and last insemination, Non Return Rate. Calvings, sire: Based on calving difficulties and number of stillborn calves from first calvers and later lactations of the sire. Calvings, maternal: Expresses the ability of the bulls’ daughters to give birth to a living calf at their first calving. Udder health: Based on mastitis diagnosis, compulsory reported by vets and from the milk recording scheme, cell-count data and reported cullings due to mastitis. In addition conformation traits like udder depth is used to further increase the accuracy of the index. Other diseases: Based on diseases other than mastitis, compulsory reported by vets and culling reports from the milk recording scheme. The diseases are divided in to four different subindexes – early and late fertility disorder, feet and leg problems and metabolic diseases – these four subindexes are then weight together to the complete index for Other diseases. Longevity: Based on the proportion of daughters calving a fourth time. Hoof health: Based on lesion scoring reported by hoof trimmers. Includes both infectious and laminitis related lesions with highest weight put on sole ulcer. Deviation: One standard deviation is 10 index units for all the traits. Eg a breeding value of 110 is one standard deviation above average.

NTM +32 1 HOL 248700 S Lancelot MGS T Funkis MGGS E Celsius

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth

127 120 125 103 129 106 117

NO. OF DTRS 90

100

110

138

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

103 108 104 104 108 116 122

3 NO. OF DTRS

CONFORMATION TRAITS Body 95 Feet and legs 107 Udder 96 Milking speed 126 Temperament 94

4 +

= NTM +32 Total = +$397

More profit above average of NTM 0.

4 Conformation A comprehensive classification of body, legs and udder. Based on a linear description of conformation traits. Legs: A comprehensive evaluation of the legs. Udder: A comprehensive evaluation of the udder. Temperament: Based on farmers observations and robotic data. Milking Speed: Based on farmers observations and robotic data.

Semen fertility This is a Scandinavian ranking. Each sire has a semen fertility score. In the Viking population they rate a bull with a non return rate by day 56 after first service. It is very simple as it is expressed by the percentage (%) in calf at day 56. If a sire is at 50% he is under observation, if a bull is below 45%, semen use will stop. 65%

Semen Fertility

Good bulls guide symbol When you see this icon you can be assured that the bull meets the requirements of the Good Bulls Guide.

Understanding production, health & conformation traits Breed Average NTM

+$120

Milk Index, kg

9477 (VikingHolstein) 8667 (VikingRed) 6599 (VikingJersey)

+160 kg +219 kg +164 kg

Fat Index, kg

387 375 391

+8.6 kg +9.9 kg +8.0 kg

Fat, %

4.09 4.33 5.93

+0.13 % +0.12 % +0.13 %

Protein, kg

319 303 272

+6.1 kg +7.2 kg +6.0 kg

Protein, %

3.37 3.50 4.12

+0.08 % +0.08 % +0.08 %

Growth Rate, weight gain/day

941 1058 602

+ 8 g /day +11 g/day +1 g/day

Calculation of Production Index

-0.25 x Milk + 0.25 x Fat + 1 x Protein

Daughter Fertility, days open (calving to preganancy)

138.3 120 120.4

-8 days open -6.6 days open -5.6 days open

Calvings Sire, Maiden heifers, difficult calvings

8% 4%

Reduction in difficult calvings by 2% (110=6% difficult calvings) Reduction in difficult calvings by 2% (110=2% difficult calvings)

Calvings Maternal, maiden heifers

8% 4%

Reduction in difficult calvings by 2% (110=6% difficult calvings) Reduction in difficult calvings by 2% (110=2% difficult calvings)

Udder Health, % treatments/year

11.8 8.9 14.8

2.2 %less treatments 2.2% less treatments 3.4% less treatments

Other diseases, treatments/cow/year

1.04 0.89 0.85

2.7 % less treatments for reproduction diseases, metabolic disorders and diseases in hooves, feet and legs in first and second lactation. 3.6% less treatments for the same diseases in third lactation Same as above but 1.5% resp 2.5% Same as above but 0.5% resp 2.2%

Hoof Health

Effect of +10 (110) units

Significant decrease in Dermatitis, Heel horn erosion, Sole haemorrhages, Sole ulcer, Corkscrew claw, Limax, White line diease and double sole.

Longevity, average days in production from calving to culling max 365 days/lact

950 900 980

36 days longer productive life 34 days longer productive life 35 days longer productive life

Milking speed

90-110

9.5 g Fat + Protein more per minute (robot and farmer observations)

Temperament

90-110

Measured by farmer observations and milking robot data

Type guide for selected type traits VikingGenetics breeds for functional type-medium sized cows, strong feet&legs and shallow, well attached udders with correct teat placement. In short cows that fit perfectly

STATURe

Holstein: Average height at hips 145.1 cm for 1st calvers. 10 units either way (90 or 110) will move this by 1.3 cm either side of the average.

BoDY DePTH

into modern production systems! Below is a guide for some of the type traits which we receive the most questions about.

VikingRed: Average height at hips 138.1 cm for 1st calvers. 10 units either way (90 or 110) will move this by 1.1 cm either side of the average.

VikingJersey: Average height at hips 127 cm for 1st calvers. 10 units either way (90 or 110) will move this by 0.7 cm either side of the average.

The picture below shows where our sires in this catalogue rank for each breed on the classification scale (1-9).

Holstein Optimum 6 (Ave=6) Reds Optimum 6 (Ave=5.6) 1

Shallow

Jersey Optimum 6 (Ave=6)

2 2

Intermediate

CHeST WIDTH

Deep

Reds Optimum 5.5 (Ave=5.1) Jersey Optimum 5 (Ave=4.7)

1 1 1 2 2 2

narrow

Intermediate

Narrow

Wide

Intermediate

High pins

130

Törlan

122

Peterslund 77

R Bangkok 128

DJ Hulk

DJ Zaga

131

Sire and Breeding value (Breed Average=100) 1

D Limbo

D Ole

Peterslund 82

R Bangkok 121

DJ Hulk

DJ Lirsk

115

82 110

5 is the average for all breeds and the optimum. Score 5 has the pins 40 mm lower than the hip which is considered ideal. 5 is 100 (average) on conformation score. Pins are not high until the classiﬁcation score drops below 3 (80 on the conformation score).

2 2

Low pins

Sire and Breeding value (Breed Average=100) 1

Onside

D Ole

Fastrup

Edbo

DJ Jante

VJ Lure

87 108 84 105 94 123

The pictures below shows the average (Breeding value 100) teat length for each breed and the sires with the shortest and longest teats.

HoLSTeIn

ReDS

JeRSeY

50 mm

49 mm

48 mm

Holstein Movement of 5 mm per 10 units

1 1

110 120

Intermediate

80 100

Wide

S Ross

The picture below shows where our sires in this catalogue rank for each breed on the classification scale (1-9).

TeAT LenGTH

The picture below shows where our sires in this catalogue rank for each breed on the classification scale (1-9).

Holstein Optimum 5 (Ave=5)

RUMP AnGLe

Sire and Breeding value (Breed Average=100)

1 2 2

Reds/Jersey Movement of 8 mm per 10 units

Sire and Breeding value (Breed Average=100) 1

D Odder

Törlan

A Ullimulli

Peterslund 110

DJ Holmer

DJ Jante

96 126 85

97 116

TeAT THICKneSS. For Holsteins, Viking Reds and Jerseys the teat thickness is average 2.3 cm in diameter. A -10 (90) sire would make the measurement for that trait to 2.2 cm. 9

Balanced Breeding The most profitable cow for all breeds is your medium sized cow. Selecting sires that leave traits to the left and right of 100 is essential for a balanced programme to avoid extremes. Almost 70% of the female population is in the green zone between 90-110. Changes within this zone are very minimal either way. One standard deviation is 10 points, so this sire is basically keeping the population constant apart from strengthening fore udder which is above average. This is a very good sire to maintain your medium sized cow with good functional type.

34.1% 0.1% 70

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle Top line Legs side Legs rear view Foot angle Bone quality Hock quality Fore udder Rear udder height Rear udder width Suspensory ligament Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placement front Teat placement rear

99 100 108 108 95 98 95 109 107 105 99 105 114 109 93 98 108 105 100 102 93 92

2.1%

34.1%

13.6% 80

13.6% 90

100

110

120

2.1%

0.1%

130

short strong narrow shallow narrow high pins weak posty hock in low coarse coarse loose low narrow weak deep low rear short thin wide wide

tall angular wide deep wide low pins strong sickled parallel steep fine fine strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick close close 70

100

110

120

130

Why doesn’t VikingGenetics breed for extreme body type? What is good conformation? The conformation of the animal is very important for VikingGenetics in their breeding goal. We have a lot of focus on the udders and feet & legs, because that is important for the cow to work in an optimal way. When it comes to the body type of the animal VikingGenetics is breeding for the balanced cow. Not to extreme in either direction. A good example of thatconformation is the breeding goal for example Body depth. Balanced See graph below. Example: Body depth Cow registrations

Culling rate%

35,000

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 1

Classification

The registration from the classifier on Body depth (scale 1-9) shows that most of the animals are scored from 5-7. At the same time the culling rate shows that there is greater risk of being culled if the animals are either to narrow or to deep. That is why the breeding goal is 6 which is moderate for Body depth and the optimum for longevity. This is just one example, but it is the same trend for other traits like stature, chest width etc. That’s why you will find the optimum for Viking’s sires for body traits is 100 allowing you to maintain consistent type generation after generation.

Strength of the animal When VikingGenetics talks about the strength of the animal, we are not specifically talking about the body and type of the animal. A strong cow is a cow without any problems. Strong feet & legs, a well attached udder combined with super fertility and a good health profile makes for a trouble free cow. A cow with a strong health profile equals cows with strong conformation. A weak cow is usually an unhealthy cow.

Sexed semen success with Viking Sires ”More heifers on the ground is our goal and using our new sexed semen implantation method we have achieved great results in the recent year”. ”We will continue to use Viking Genetics sexed semen in our heifer programs this year as it is a high quality product that has proven to provide consistent results for the farmers we are working with”.

Brad Pickford Breed ’n Betsy, Australia

• 90% female guarantee

• Many heifers to sell

or replace cows and increase your herd

• Excellent fertility results • Easy calvings • Higher proﬁt

”I was looking for a bull with great heifer traits, fertility, low mastitis rates, workability and cows that would last in the herd. Having previously only achieved an average of 30% I am very happy with the conception rates in 2012 of 65% using VikingHolstein sire D Sol”.

Andrew McCrae, Portland, Australia ”We wanted to increase herd size so we needed to minimize bull calves and therefore we started with X-Vik. With X-Vik we get easier calvings, increased genetic gain and will have a surplus of heifers. This also enables us to cull harder on the tail of the herd,”

Hanne Grethe and Vagn Petersen, Denmark ”We dont want to buy animals due to risk of diseases, and therefore we need as many heifers as possible. To increase herd size from 650 to 1,000 cows, we use X-Vik semen.”

Morten Wenzel, Denmark

Viking Top 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; make your choice! NTM Viking Holstein VH Miracle (g) D Onside D Sol/S Ross/D Limbo Viking Red Buckarby VR Cigar A Andrei Viking Jersey VJ Lure DJ Hulk DJ Holmer

PRODUCTION +34 +29 +25 +30 +29 +26 +29 +23 +20

CALVING SIRE Viking Holstein D Odder D Export D Sol Viking Red Buckarby Peterslund VR Cigar Viking Jersey DJ Lix VJ Lure DJ Hulk LONGEVITY Viking Holstein VH Miracle (g) D Onside D Sol Viking Red R David V Foske R Fastrup Viking Jersey DJ Holmer DJ Lirsk DJ Hulk TEMPERAMENT Viking Holstein D Odder VH Bento Torlan Viking Red G Edbo R David A Linne Viking Jersey DJ Zaga DJ Lix VJ Maestro 12

Viking Holstein VH Bento D Onside D Limbo Viking Red A. Andrei G Edbo A Tosikko Viking Jersey VJ Lure DJ Hulk DJ Lix

DTR FERTILITY +123 +122 +122 +129 +123 + 119 +127 +127 +115

UDDER HEALTH +122 +109 +107 +111 +110 +108 +111 +107 +106

+134 +124 +118 +126 +124 +122 +120 +107 +106

+114 +110 +110 +121 +120 +119 +117 +107 +106

Viking Holstein D Odder VH Melos (g) VH Miracle (g) Viking Red R Bangkok Buckarby R Facet Viking Jersey DJ Holmer DJ Izzy DJ Lix UDDERS Viking Holstein VH Miracle (g) VH Melos (g) VH Bento Viking Red A Linne R Facet Buckarby/VR Cigar Viking Jersey DJ Lix DJ Holmer DJ Lirsk/DJ Izzy MILKING SPEED Viking Holstein VH Miracle (g) D Limbo D Onside Viking Red G Edbo R Haslev VR Balfa (g) Viking Jersey DJ Hulk VJ Lure DJ Lix

Viking Holstein S Ross D Odder VH Miracle Viking Red V Foske R Fastrup Buckarby Viking Jersey DJ Jante VJ Lure DJ Holmer

+126 +116 +113 +122 +114 +113 +117 +113 +110

HOOF HEALTH +119 +112 +110 +123 +115 +108 +122 +109 +108

+127 +122 +116 +128 +122 +116 +120 +113 +108

+130 +128 +115 +139 +124 +121 +114 +112 +105

Viking Holstein D Ole D Onside D Sol Viking Red V Foske A Ullimulli Buckarby Viking Jersey DJ Zaga DJ Hulk DJ Izzy FEET AND LEGS Viking Holstein D Odder D Limbo D Onside Viking Red R Fastrup R David Buckarby Viking Jersey VJ Lure DJ Lirsk DJ Lix

+120 +115 +115 +116 +114 +112 +110 +106 +102

+115 +113 +112 +125 +115 +113 +111 +109 +101

NEW!

D Onside

RRP $28.00

NTM +29

+ GST

= +$348 more proﬁt

T Officer MGS

Ha Manfred MGGS

B Patron Herdbook

248199 Bull ID

VIKOnside Nasis ID

89FFZ01

A2/A2

70% Semen Fertility

Shorter powerful high production cows with genuine dairy strength, 7550 daughters, 99% reliability. Longevity, 86 days longer productive life. good growth rates.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

Fertility, back in calf 9 days earlier than average and

High hoof health combined with good classification for feet and legs.

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 99% 90

122 128 125 91 116 90 114

DTRS/HERDS 7550/2245

100

110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

111 98 92 106 114 124 115

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 65 Feet&legs 112 Udder 102

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body 65view Legs rear *80 = level Foot 112 angle Feet and legs

Udder 102 Milking speed 115 Temperament 97

79 86 103 108 75 87 85 93 112 92

short strong wide deep narrow low pins weak posty parallel low

NO. OF DTRS 3563 Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100

110

108 97 97 97 99 106 98 96 91 89

120 Fast

Average zone

strong low narrow weak deep high rear short thin wide wide

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 2 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

8858 3.89 344 3.29 292

13007 3.88 505 3.34 434

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

197 1346 26 25 111

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

-0.19 -0.47 68% 102 100 13

NEW!

D Ole

RRP $26.00

NTM +19

+ GST

= +$228 more proﬁt

Oman Justi MGS

Jocko Besn MGGS

NJY Hubert Herdbook

248715 Bull ID

VIKOle Nasis ID

89FFA05

72% Semen Fertility

The sire that has it all. 8471 daughters, 99% reliability. Exceptional hoof health and good feet & legs scores. Fertility, calving ease, udder health, longevity, production and style, lovely udders.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 99% 90

115 113 117 104 107 95 97

DTRS/HERDS 8471/2278

100

110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

105 107 83 103 110 103 120

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 107 Feet&legs 107 Udder 115

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 107 rear view *80 = level Foot 107 angle Feet and legs *80 = level

Udder 115 Milking speed 108 Temperament 102

113 98 110 109 109 108 109 93 100 102

tall strong wide deep wide low pins strong posty parallel steep

NO. OF DTRS 3464 Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

117 109 98 95 114 108 99 88 108 104

strong high narrow weak shallow high rear short thin close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 4 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

8654 3.88 336 3.36 291

11283 4.19 473 3.41 384

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

219 794 24 16 124

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.04 -0.26 69% 101 100

D Sol

SeXeD SeMen $60.00 + GST

NTM +25

RRP $25.00 + GST

= +$300 more proﬁt

P Shottle MGS

T Funkis MGGS

VE Otto Herdbook

250354 Bull ID

VIKSol Nasis ID

89FFB03

72% Semen Fertility

Positives on all health traits. life and strong hoof health.

Fertility - in calf 9 days earlier. Longevity 65 days longer productive

Suitable for maiden heifers and calves have good growth rates.

The most complete Shottle Son in the world.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 95% 90

113 107 112 105 114 105 111

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

163/124

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

111 107 103 105 116 118 115

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 97 Feet&legs 106 Udder 113

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body 97view Legs rear *80 = level Foot 106 angle Feet and legs

Udder 113 Milking speed 95 Temperament 102

99 100 108 108 95 98 95 109 107 105

short angular wide deep narrow low pins weak sickled parallel steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

114 109 93 98 108 105 100 102 93 92

85 strong high narrow weak shallow high rear long thick wide wide

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 9 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

8357 4.1 342 3.33 278

11692 4.59 536 3.58 418

ABVg(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

190 379 12 17 81

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.04 0.02 76% 98 102 15

S Ross

RRP $26.00

NTM +25

+ GST

= +$300 more proﬁt

Chassee MGS

T Funkis MGGS

Häradsköp Herdbook

48202 Bull ID

VIKRoss Nasis ID

87FFA03

A2/A2

69% Semen Fertility

Is there a higher top ranking daughter fertility sire in the world? fertility even higher with second crop 2737 dtrs. than average.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

Has increased daughter

Daughters back in calf one full cycle (21 days) less

Positive growth rates.

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 99% 90

118 105 116 116 113 106 108

DTRS/HERDS 2737/1448

100

110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

126 105 94 99 104 105 104

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 83 Feet&legs 100 Udder 110

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body 83view Legs rear *80 = level Foot 100 angle Feet and legs

Udder 110 Milking speed 103 Temperament 108 16

99 97 82 63 93 107 103 87 86 121

short strong narrow shallow narrow low pins strong posty hock in steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

102 111 119 103 111 89 97 93 119 117

882 strong high wide strong shallow low rear short thin close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 4 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

12423 4 493 3.4 422

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.14 0.04 67% 100 100

8521 4.1 350 3.4 291

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

187 274 15 14 104

D Limbo

RRP $25.00

NTM +25

+ GST

= +$300 more proﬁt

Lancelot MGS

T Funkis MGGS

E Celsius Herdbook

248700 Bull ID

VIKLimbo Nasis ID

89FFA01

A2/A2

65% Semen Fertility

High production and health can be achieved, high Rel 99% 2089 dtrs. growth rates and dairy strength.

Shorter cows with high

Excellent feet and legs and hoof health.

Longevity. 58 days longer production life.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 99% 90

122 114 119 104 126 109 119

DTRS/HERDS 2089/1121

100

110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

97 108 101 103 107 116 110

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 89 Feet&legs 113 Udder 92

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body 89view Legs rear *80 = level Foot 113 angle Feet and legs

Udder 92 Milking speed 128 Temperament 100

90 103 82 84 94 93 113 117 102 114

short angular narrow shallow narrow low pins strong sickled parallel steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100

110

91 99 104 90 95 102 98 96 104 99

120 Fast

Average zone

678 loose low wide weak deep high rear short thin close wide

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 2 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

8857 4.09 362 3.31 293

11308 4.02 455 3.35 378

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

254 810 26 42 174

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.07 0.10 69% 106 100 17

D Odder

RRP $22.00

NTM +23

+ GST

= +$276 more proﬁt

Oman Justi MGS

V Bojer MGGS

T Funkis Herdbook

250396 Bull ID

VIKOdder Nasis ID

89FFB02

74% Semen Fertility

Calving ease specialist on maiden heifers, many very happy Australian farmers. Superb udder health 40% less mastitis treatments and low scc. Daughter ferility.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

Highest ranking sire in Australia for

Fertility, daughters back in calf 13 days earlier and 58 days longer productive life.

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 94% 90

101 91 95 109 113 122 88

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

135/113

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

116 122 102 119 112 115 106

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 97 Feet&legs 115 Udder 112

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body 97view Legs rear *80 = level Foot 115 angle Feet and legs

Udder 112 Milking speed 98 Temperament 114 18

102 87 101 91 108 102 105 81 114 112

tall strong wide shallow wide low pins strong posty parallel steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

97 94 86 78 121 96 96 95 96 88

120 Calm

77 loose low narrow weak shallow low rear short thin wide wide

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 8 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

7564 4.37 331 3.39 257

10695 4.25 455 3.38 361

ABVg(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

193 -212 -1 24 45

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.09 0.48 76% 98 101

What a Miracle!

VH Miracle NTM +34 Massey x Ro umare x VAR Calano x Lukas

• Longevity 134 • Milking Speed 130 • Udder 127

Fast track your herd with

Genomic Bulls! VikingGenetics Holstein Genomic Programme is the first hand choice when it comes to profitable herd improvment. The Genomic Sires from Viking are the next generation, and offers you top quality genetics. All bulls entering the program are pre-selected on their genomic values, to ensure that only the best of the best go through progeny testing. Unique registrations and cattle data base give us a tremendous tool for accurate genomic selection. Young bulls with the very best genomic values are used beyond the inseminations for progeny testing, and are marketed as GenVikPLUS. Here we can offer you the very best bulls, with the most interesting pedigrees.

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Dam’s sister

RRP $26.00

NTM +34

+ GST

= +$408 more proﬁt

Massey MGS

Roumare MGGS

VAR Calano Herdbook

254418 Bull ID

VIKVHMiracle Nasis ID

89FFG03

A2/A2

76% Semen Fertility

No. 1 Viking genomic sire, 50000 doses used in Scandinavia. Superb health profile, fertility, calving ease, udder health and longevity. positive for all conformation and functional totals and growth rates.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

Dam Production Average 1 lactation

Genomic sire

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

114 105 113 108 109 104 105

100

110

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS

113 108 111 110 109 134 98

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS Body Feet and legs Udder Milking speed Temperament 20

101 101 127 130 107

15499 3.71 575 3.22 498

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

Production

Fast Average zone

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top Line Legs side Legs rear view Foot angle Fore udder Rear udder height Rear udder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear *80 = level

short 105 105 coarse 100 narrow 96 shallow 96 narrow 99 high pins weak 94 posty 86 113 hock in low 103 loose 122 low 118 105 narrow weak 110 deep 127 110 low rear short 96 thin 92 wide 122 wide 111

100

110

120

tall angular wide deep wide low pins strong sickled parrallel steep strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick close close

VH Bento D Banker dtr

RRP $22.00

NTM +24

+ GST

= +$288 more proďŹ t

D Banker MGS

Oman Justi MGGS

T Funkis Herdbook

252951 Bull ID

VIKBento Nasis ID

89FFE04

A2/A2

73% Semen Fertility

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

High production index, moderate milk with high components. Positive health profile excelling in disease resistance, longevity and positive growth rates. Lovely udders with longer teats.

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

Dam Production Average 2 lactations

Genomic sire

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

123 106 119 112 121 114 108

100

110

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS

102 99 92 103 115 110 99

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS Body Feet and legs Udder Milking speed Temperament

102 96 116 115 110

11313 4.51 511 3.53 399

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

Production

Fast Average zone

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top Line Legs side Legs rear view Foot angle Fore udder Rear udder height Rear udder width suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

short 114 102 coarse 114 narrow 105 shallow 116 narrow 100 high pins weak 111 posty 111 102 hock in low 108 loose 112 low 106 109 narrow weak 109 deep 113 101 low rear short 109 thin 103 wide 120 wide 113

100

110

120

tall angular wide deep wide low pins strong sickled parrallel steep strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick close close

*80 = level

NEW!

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RRP $22.00

NTM +24

Granddam of VH Melos

+ GST

= +$288 more proďŹ t

Massey MGS

E Boliver MGGS

Die-Hard Herdbook

254420 Bull ID

VIKMelos Nasis ID

89FFG02

75% Semen Fertility

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For those who love the fancy cows. Strong growth rates. Very strong udder scores and longer teats. Udder health, 22% less mastitis treatments.

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

Dam Production Average 1 lactation

Genomic sire

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

119 111 118 106 111 100 113

100

Daughter fertility 99 Calvings, Sire 95 Calvings, maternal 99 Udder health 112 Other diseases 97 Longevity 115 Hoof health 98

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS

98 107 122 103 109

110

10202 3.72 380 3.09 315

120

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS

Body Feet and legs Udder Milking speed Temperament

Production

Average zone

short 117 112 coarse 117 narrow 116 shallow 111 narrow 86 high pins weak 105 posty 102 112 hock in low 120 loose 116 low 118 102 narrow weak 119 deep 117 116 low rear short 112 thin 103 wide 120 wide 117

100

110

120

tall angular wide deep wide low pins strong sickled parrallel steep strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick close close

NEW!

DRH Jerut

RRP $24.00

NTM +21

+ GST

= +$252 more proďŹ t

Jerudo MGS

DRK Utzon MGGS

DRK Uran Herdbook

44828 Bull ID

VIKJerut Nasis ID

89FFF01

71% Semen Fertility

Dam of DRH Jerut

Red Holstein with great calving ease. Outcross bloodlines. Exceptional udder health. Positives on all conformation trait totals.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

Dam Production Average 3 lactations

Genomic sire

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

111 106 109 103 112 106 91

100

95 115 102 119 94 105 97

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS Body Feet and legs Udder Milking speed Temperament

102 114 117 97 101

110

9135 4.73 432 3.64 333

120

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

Production

Average zone

short 114 103 coarse 108 narrow 103 shallow 100 narrow 98 high pins weak 101 posty 91 111 hock in low 111 loose 110 low 113 103 narrow weak 102 deep 114 100 low rear short 96 thin 74 wide 94 wide 90

100

110

120

tall angular wide deep wide low pins strong sickled parrallel steep strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick close close

*80 = level

A2/A2

D Expo

Nastgarden

70%

NTM +16

Semen Fertility

= +$192 more proﬁt S V Elo

S O-Man

MGGS NJY Ibra

Bull ID VIKExpo

Nasis ID 89FFB01

RRP $18.00

Longevity, 32 days longer productive life.

Herdbook 48298

-0.1 -0.49 65% 101 99

APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

REL 94% 90

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.02 0.08 77% 98 102

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

140/110

120

PRODUCTION TRAITS 122 114 120 106 122 106 Growth rate 102 Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, %

HEALTH TRAITS

REL 94% 90

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

118/104

120

HEALTH TRAITS 109 102 117 105 101 109 112

Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS NO. OF DTRS Stature TOTAL Dairyness Body 112 Chest width Feet&legs 108 Body depth Rump width Udder 104 Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs rear view Body 112 Foot angle Feet and legs 108

Udder 104 Milking speed 104 Temperament 96

171 604 17 31 116

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

+ GST

Nice udder conformation.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

Growth rate

RRP $16.00

ABVg(i) – April 2013 P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

Prod. index 106 Milk, kg 113 Protein, kg 110 Protein, % 94 Fat, kg 97 Fat, % 86

Nasis ID 87FFB01

Less hoof problems.

ABV(i) – April 2013

PRODUCTION TRAITS

Bull ID VIKNastgard

Positive longevity, udder health and disease resistance.

+ GST

Easy calving daughters, with hoof health.

98 755 15 -2 41

MGS Jocko Besne MGGS Bellwood ET

Production, milk and components.

Fertility, back in calf 7 days earlier.

APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

Semen Fertility

= +$192 more proﬁt

MGS T Funkis

Herdbook 249780

NTM +16

69%

104 104 98 97 107 109 128 99 104 118

tall angular narrow shallow wide low pins strong posty parallel steep

100 Average zone

Fore udder 96 loose Rear udder height 93 low Rearudder width 103 wide Suspensory ligam. 97 weak Udder depth 105 shallow Udder balance 85 low rear Teat length 104 long Teat thickness 99 thin Teat placem. front 92 wide Teat placem. rear 93 wide

110

120

95 100 88 101 107 105 109

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS NO. OF DTRS Stature TOTAL Dairyness Body 98 Chest width Feet&legs 95 Body depth Rump width Udder 105 Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs98 rear view Body Foot95 angle Feet and legs

Udder 105 Milking speed 102 Temperament 99

112 102 113 116 103 89 98 96 97 98

tall angular wide deep wide low pins weak posty hock in low

100 Average zone

Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

110

120

71 110 102 105 106 98 104 95 100 116 100

strong high wide strong deep high rear short thick close close

A2/A2

D Export

Törlan

70%

NTM +11

Semen Fertility

= +$132 more proﬁt S V Epalier

S Ford

MGGS NJY Hubert

Bull ID VIKExport

Nasis ID 89FFA03

MGGS Skywalker

Bull ID TORLAN

Nasis ID 87FFY03

RRP $16.00

4162 daughters 99% Rel. Mastitis, 19% less treatments

+ GST

Fertility, back in calf 6 days earlier.

positive hoof health, disease resistance and udder health, 17% less mastitis treatments.

Positive longevity and calving ease both sire and daughter effect.

ABV(i) – April 2013

90 408 11 12 62

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0 -0.08 64% 99 99

APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

PRODUCTION TRAITS

REL 93% 90

105 102 105 104 103 100 Growth rate 95 Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, %

169 872 16 24 78

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

-0.13 -0.20 70% 97 102

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

129/109

120

PRODUCTION TRAITS

REL 99% 90

108 112 108 92 110 98 Growth rate 93 Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, %

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

Semen Fertility

MGS Mtoto

Herdbook 45909

RRP $18.00

Outcross opportunities. Calving ease and easy calving daughters.

APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

NTM +12

= +$144 more proﬁt

MGS A Ford

Herdbook 249558

67%

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

4162/2573

120

HEALTH TRAITS 98 109 103 108 105 92 104

Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS NO. OF DTRS Stature TOTAL Dairyness Body 112 Chest width Feet&legs 111 Body depth Rump width Udder 115 Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs rear view Body 112 Foot angle Feet and legs 111

Udder 115 Milking speed 99 Temperament 100

109 105 96 96 111 106 101 97 108 97

tall angular narrow shallow wide low pins strong posty parallel low

100

Protect Average zone

Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

110

120

87 117 127 117 110 116 120 100 71 118 120

strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thin close close

107 103 105 110 90 103 99

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS NO. OF DTRS Stature TOTAL Dairyness Body 103 Chest width Feet&legs 107 Body depth Rump width Udder 104 Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs rear view Body 103 Foot angle Feet and legs 107

Udder 104 Milking speed 85 Temperament 110

105 109 104 122 100 99 94 90 94 111

tall angular wide deep wide low pins weak posty hock in steep

100

Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

110

1377 102 112 95 121 107 120 125 113 105 117

strong high narrow strong shallow high rear long thick close close

120

Protect Average zone

Aust

”

HeRD FeRTILITY Due to an obvious decline in herd health, especially noticeable in our herd of predominately Holsteins cows, both fertility issues and longevity needed to be addressed without sacrificing good functional type and production. This is not a problem unique to the Bega Valley or even Australia. It is a major problem worldwide! Viking ticks all the boxes in my book and after travelling to Denmark and Sweden on one of their daughter tours I am convinced they have much to offer our industry and our cattle.”

”

Matt Kimber, Bega NSW (shown in photo)

THeY LooK GReAT Glen Kelly of “Rayglen Holsteins”, Strathmerthon, VIC says the health traits of the Viking Holsteins got my attention and I used some of the early sires VIKTorlan and VIK Stame as my herd fertility was becoming a real concern, I now have a line of Torlan daughters and some Stame- they are great! They are all back in calf early after calving and have great herd temperament with a great desire to “get into the shed and be milked”. I really like my Viking Holsteins and will be using much more in the future and they look great as well.”

ralian results with Viking Genetics

” ” ” ” ” eASY BoRn CALVeS

Jeff Jamison “Gownavale”, Red Bluff, VIC has used Viking D Sol and Rakuuna with aim of having smaller calves with good growth rates. Of course the strong health traits of these two sires appeals to Jeff also. Rakuuna was fantastic on the herd of 120 cows with only one assisted birth. 30 maiden heifers calved to D Sol conventional semen with minimal problems, the result being two assisted births, one being breech. Jeff is going with D Sol for the herd this year and D Odder for the maiden heifers.”

VIGoRoUS CALVeS

PReDoMInAnTLY BLACK WITH GReAT GRoWTH

Kyle Lochhead is part of a family managed dairy farm “Roundhill” at Gundowring,Vic. Kyle said they joined 120 heifers to D Sol last year and the calving ease was great, easily born calves with great growth rates and he is looking forward to them coming into the dairy. Most of his D Sol calves are predominantly black which is another bonus. D Sol is being used heavily again this year along with some Danish Jersey, DJ Lirsk.”

I have seen it firsthand that Viking sires with high growth rate figures transmit the high growth to their calves. Well doing, healthy vigorous calves that are a pleasure to rear.” Matt Kimber, Bega, NSW.

SIMPLe ReALLY!

We breed cows that can make a lot of milksolids, with all the health traits that we need. Cows that are bred to last and can do the job with a minimunof fuss. No point bringing in heifers that are hard to get back in calf. Very simply put, you will not end up with a cow that’s fertile, high producing, with good feet and a low cell count unless you breed for it and feed for it. Simple really!” Erwin Van Den Berg, Katamatite, VIC

PRoDUCTIon, HeALTH, LonGeVITY I am after high producing; healthy, long lasting cows and I believe Viking sires are very strong in all these areas! Since travelling to Denmark and seeing their cattle and methods of proving bulls I have now solely used Viking bulls as our proven team for the past two years.” Matt Kimber, Bega, NSW.

”

ReMARKABLe IMPRoVeMenT! Since introducing Viking Red genetics into our herd 8 years ago, we have seen a remarkable improvement in our cow fertility, cell counts, longevity and calving ease, all without any production loss. Cows are easy going, and tend to hold their body condition throughout their lactation. Calves are easily reared, and have a willingness to survive. Since we have made the decision to use Red genetics,and have seen the results they have produced in our herd,we would not consider using anything else for our 1st. cross.”

”

Tom and Paul Riches. The Sisters, Victoria.

THe MoST PRoFITABLe CoWS AS A ReSULT oF VIKInG GeneTICS 28 years ago, we began using VikingRed genetics to improve the milk and protein production in our herd. We never realised the extensive health benefits the Viking Red also offered us, as their bulls are proven in one of the world’s most thorough and centralised data collection systems. We couldn’t be happier with our Aussie Reds, with up to 8 generations of VikingRed, they are highly productive, healthy, and ultimately, the most profitable cow we could breed.” Sam Graham, Nowra, NSW

NEW!

Buckarby

RRP $35.00

NTM +30

+ GST

= +$360 more proﬁt

O Brolin R MGS

Peterslund MGGS

Stensjö Herdbook

SRB 92671 Bull ID

VikBuckarby Nasis ID

87UUC05

61% Semen Fertility

Proven Black Shottle bloodlines son in Australia. Complete sire:No type, 1 NTM feetSire & legs, withudders, superb production, health profile fertility, easycalf calving andearlier. mastitis resistance Fertility,in 9 days Calving ease; only 2 % difficult calving on maiden heifers.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

Mastitis; 33% less mastitis treatments

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 96% 90

110 102 109 111 106 105 101

100

DTRS/HERDS 172/151 110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

113 111 102 115 110 118 112

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 96 Feet&legs 113 Udder 116

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body 96view Legs rear *80 = level Foot 113 angle Feet and legs

Udder 116 Milking speed 116 Temperament 100

98 106 99 93 84 102 109 104 120 101

short angular narrow shallow narrow low pins strong sickled parallel steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100

110

121 114 101 87 113 99 102 105 91 87

120 Fast

Average zone

89 strong high wide weak shallow low rear long thick wide wide

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 5 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

9423 5.1 477 3.9 364

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.15 0.15 69% 104 100

7488 4.4 329 3.6 272

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

172 240 14 21 112

NEW!

VR Cigar

RRP $30.00

NTM +29

+ GST

= +$348 more proﬁt

R Cirkel MGS

R Alfa MGGS

FYN Cent Herdbook

RDM 36678 Bull ID

VikCigar Nasis ID

89UUD02 HF content

21%

69% Semen Fertility

VR Cigar dtrs

Production Black Shottle and sonHealth, Complete solid growth sire: type, rates. feet & legs, udders, production, fertility, easy 41 calving mastitis resistance Longevity; days and longer productive life. More style and lovely udders. Combines Australian proven bloodlines with some outcross.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 90% 90

118 111 115 104 123 114 109

80/63

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

101 108 107 103 109 112 99

R Cirkel dtr Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 115 Feet&legs 112 Udder 116

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 115 rear view *80 = level Foot 112 angle Feet and legs

Udder 116 Milking speed 108 Temperament 100 30

112 100 113 112 115 86 97 87 109 122

tall angular wide deep wide low pins weak posty parrallel steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

123 114 122 124 110 102 85 80 119 125

62 strong high wide strong shallow high rear short thin close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 3 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

7784 4.42 344 3.48 271

11402 4.15 474 3.44 393

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

194 790 23 48 162

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.02 0.2 64% 103 100

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A Andrei

RRP $28.00

NTM +26

+ GST

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H Ponnistus MGS

T Miqur MGGS

K Kelli Herdbook

45030 Bull ID

VIKAndrei Nasis ID

87UUE11

72% Semen Fertility

Outcross sire with high growth rates. Sire and Daughter Calving ease.

No 1 APR(i) sire.

Positive Udder Health and Longevity.

Thicker teats and length very close to average.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 90% 90

129 124 130 104 123 98 121

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

108/103

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

95 104 106 103 93 101 99

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 103 Feet&legs 92 Udder 100

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 103 rear view *80 = level Foot angle Feet and legs 92

Udder 100 Milking speed 101 Temperament 98

104 106 107 93 121 97 86 101 98 105

tall angular wide shallow wide low pins weak sickled hock in steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

93 112 100 113 98 104 93 107 102 113

33 loose high wide strong deep high rear short thick close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 5 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

11691 3.7 436 3.3 390

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.08 -0.02 65% 100 100

9334 4.29 400 3.49 322

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

271 1298 39 54 245

V Föske

RRP $26.00

NTM +24

+ GST

= +$288 more proﬁt

Miqur MGS

Gårdö MGGS

Tunnus Herdbook

92483 Bull ID

V Foske Nasis ID

87UUB04

A2/A2

64% Semen Fertility

Fertility; in calf 15 days earlier. Longevity; 82 days longer productive life. Hoof health, significant decrease in hoof problems. Strong ligament, great teat placement.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 96% 90

116 111 115 104 112 100 103

100

DTRS/HERDS 193/158 110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

122 102 96 103 104 124 116

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 107 Feet&legs 88 Udder 99

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 107 rear view *80 = level Foot angle Feet and legs 88

Udder 99 Milking speed 108 Temperament 107 32

105 98 108 106 107 101 102 100 94 95

tall strong wide deep wide low pins strong sickled hock in low

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

103 92 104 106 97 104 94 83 116 105

101 strong low wide strong deep high rear short thin close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 2 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

8320 4.3 358 3.5 293

7605 4 301 3.9 295

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

254 768 24 32 152

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.06 0 68% 103 102

G Edbo

SeXeD SeMen $60.00 + GST

NTM +24

RRP $24.00 + GST

= +$288 more proﬁt

Botans MGS

Abru MGGS

Hulan Herdbook

92263 Bull ID

G Edbo Nasis ID

87UUZ08

68% Semen Fertility

Milk & Components.

Longevity; 37 days longer productive life.

Calving ease sire with daughters that calve easy-30% less problems. Smaller, hard working profitable cows reported by Aussie farmers.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 99% 90

123 110 122 116 117 107 103

DTRS/HERDS 2502/1200

100

110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

101 107 120 92 100 111 82

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 87 Feet&legs 98 Udder 93

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body 87view Legs rear *80 = level Foot angle Feet and legs 98

Udder 93 Milking speed 139 Temperament 121

85 113 80 102 104 105 101 113 94 87

short angular narrow deep wide low pins strong sickled hock in low

NO. OF DTRS 1059 Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100

110

97 102 96 95 92 106 94 95 111 110

120 Fast

Average zone

Calm

loose high narrow weak deep high rear short thin close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 8 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

8280 4.4 365 3.6 300

9420 4.6 433 3.7 346

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

260 626 28 37 197

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.21 0.14 72% 112 105 33

R Fastrup

SeXeD SeMen $60.00 + GST

NTM +24

RRP $26.00 + GST

= +$288 more proﬁt

Orraryd MGS

Stadel MGGS

ØJY Ladby Herdbook

36412 Bull ID

R Fastrup Nasis ID

89UUA02 HF content

28%

69% Semen Fertility

Fertility; in calf 9 days earlier. Longer teats. Longevity; 15 days longer productive life. Strong feet & legs, positive hoof health.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 96% 90

116 110 116 107 112 102 98

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

361/188

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

114 101 98 99 97 122 102

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 107 Feet&legs 125 Udder 106

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 107 rear view *80 = level Foot 125 angle Feet and legs

Udder 106 Milking speed 102 Temperament 106 34

106 114 89 102 95 84 106 89 121 106

tall angular narrow deep narrow low pins strong posty parallel steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

100 111 108 94 105 106 101 96 103 91

137 strong high wide weak shallow high rear long thin close wide

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 4 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

11183 4.51 504 3.57 399

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.08 0.02 69% 101 101

7926 4.29 340 3.54 280

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

244 606 21 27 134

A Ullimulli

RRP $24.00

NTM +19

+ GST

= +$228 more proﬁt

Lindero MGS

Gäddnäs Eskil MGGS

Torpane Herdbook

44033 Bull ID

VIKUllimulli Nasis ID

91UUB01

A2/A2

73% Semen Fertility

A veryShottle Black safe allround son sire. Complete Allsire: health type, traits feetare & legs, positive. udders, production, fertility, All conformation easy calvingand andfunctional mastitis resistance total scores are positive. Great udders.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 96% 90

108 111 108 94 108 96 98

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

185/172

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

108 107 104 105 109 111 114

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 101 Feet&legs 109 Udder 109

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 101 rear view *80 = level Foot 109 angle Feet and legs

Udder 109 Milking speed 105 Temperament 105

99 99 103 107 99 100 98 99 102 102

short strong wide deep narrow low pins weak posty parallel steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

120 118 108 105 102 112 84 96 118 108

113 strong high wide strong shallow high rear short thin close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 2 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

11651 3.7 427 3.1 360

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

-0.05 -0.08 68% 102 102

8882 4.29 382 3.45 306

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

167 791 19 28 106

R Bangkok

SeXeD SeMen $60.00 + GST

NTM +15

RRP $24.00 + GST

= +$180 more proﬁt

T Fjembe MGS

Tor Bruno MGGS

ØJY Mabru Herdbook

35965 Bull ID

R Bangkok Nasis ID

89UUW03 HF content

25%

67% Semen Fertility

Exceptional udder health; reduces mastitis treatments by over 50%. Easy calving dtrs.

Very high growth rates.

Powerful chest and body scores.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 99% 90

107 106 106 99 109 102 124

DTRS/HERDS 6285/1193

100

110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

93 85 115 123 104 114 92

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 104 Feet&legs 102 Udder 108

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 104 rear view *80 = level Foot 102 angle Feet and legs

Udder 108 Milking speed 95 Temperament 110 36

103 94 121 128 119 83 78 103 107 109

tall strong wide deep wide low pins weak sickled parallel steep

NO. OF DTRS 3878 Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

116 99 116 115 106 113 87 75 111 108

strong low wide strong shallow high rear short thin close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 2 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

11097 4.02 446 3.46 384

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

-0.07 -0.08 90% 104 104

7694 4.26 328 3.46 266

ABV – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

115 267 4 6 12

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NTM +21

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R Bangkok MGS

R Alfa MGGS

VEST Bæk Herdbook

36825 Bull ID

VIKBalfa Nasis ID

87UUE09 HF content

17.5 %

66% Semen Fertility

45 actual dtrs now backing up his genomic proof. Strong positives for all conformation and functional totals. Super udders.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

Genomic sire

112 101 108 112 115 117 101

100

110

95 98 101 107 107 110 106

112 106 114 121 107

9194 3.83 352 3.65 335

137 204 10 25 90

P% 0.09 F% 0.23 Rel% ASI 59% MS 107 Temp 102

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS Body Feet and legs Udder Milking speed Temperament

APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

ABV(i) – April 2013

Dam Production Average 2 lactation Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

Production

Fast Average zone

short 108 101 strong 109 narrow 117 shallow 112 narrow 86 low pins weak 99 posty 103 108 hock in low 110 loose 121 low 102 121 narrow weak 112 deep 109 114 low rear short 96 thin 85 wide 118 wide 110

100

110

120

tall angular wide deep wide low pins strong sickled parrallel steep strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick close close

VR Gibson

RRP $22.00

NTM +26

+ GST

= +$312 more proďŹ t

Gunnarstorp MGS

O Brolin R MGGS

Peterslund Herdbook

92979 Bull ID

VIKGibson Nasis ID

87UUE10

63% Semen Fertility

New paternal sire line.

Impressive health profile.

Excellent Feet & legs and hoof health. Excellent longevity.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

Dam Production Average 4 lactation

Genomic sire

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

114 114 115 101 110 96 96

100

110 107 105 102 100 132 117

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS Body 97 Feet and legs 119 Udder 110 Milking speed 105 Temperament 99

110

10410 4.1 427 3.5 369

120

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

Production

Average zone

short 98 105 coarse 99 narrow 88 shallow 97 narrow 107 low pins weak 103 posty 102 109 hock in low 100 loose 105 low 111 110 narrow weak 109 deep 116 106 low rear short 87 thin 79 wide 109 wide 100

100

110

120

tall angular wide deep wide low pins strong sickled parrallel steep strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick close close

*80 = level

VR Fergus

SeXeD SeMen $60.00 + GST

NTM +23

RRP $20.00 + GST

= +$276 more proďŹ t

R Facet MGS

R David MGGS

Orraryd Herdbook

37014 Bull ID

VIKFergus Nasis ID

89UUG03

64% Semen Fertility

Daughter Fertility. Longevity.

Easy calving dtrs.

Strong conformation and workabilities.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

Dam Production Average 2 lactation

Genomic sire

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

108 102 108 106 101 99 91

100

110

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS

111 90 114 106 109 121 102

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS Body Feet and legs Udder Milking speed Temperament 40

107 111 115 117 118

9209 4.19 386 3.55 327

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

Production

Average zone

Fast Calm

short 113 111 coarse 84 narrow 94 shallow 115 narrow 96 low pins weak 102 posty 88 112 hock in low 112 loose 116 low 114 120 narrow weak 111 deep 118 105 low rear short 99 thin 103 wide 111 wide 115

100

110

120

tall angular wide deep wide low pins strong sickled parrallel steep strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick close close

A Linné

R David

68%

NTM +12

Semen Fertility

= +$144 more proﬁt S Orraryd

S FYN Aks

MGGS Ekeslunda

Bull ID A Linne Nasis ID 87UUA08

High reliability, 3215 dtrs in his proof. Fertility, back in calf 10 days earlier.

RRP $18.00 + GST

Fantastic udders and longer teats.

ABV(i) – April 2013 142 2 8 1 58

0.15 0.02 71% 100 105

REL 99% 90

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

3215/1492

120

252 1150 26 18 112

+ GST

SeXeD SeMen $60.00 + GST

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

-0.1 -0.46 87% 103 105

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS 111 116 113 92 107 90 Growth rate 110 Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, %

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

RRP $28.00

High Milk sire. Positive for most health traits, excelling in longevity; 88 days longer productive life.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

Growth rate

MGGS ØJY Mabru

Herdbook 36099 Bull ID Randers David Nasis ID 89UUY02

APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

Prod. index 101 Milk, kg 96 Protein, kg 101 Protein, % 110 Fat, kg 95 Fat, % 99

MGS Tor Bruno

ABV – April 2013 P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

PRODUCTION TRAITS

Semen Fertility

Nice conformation and growth rates. No 1 APR Sire.

Nice temperament.

APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

NTM +21

= +$252 more proﬁt

MGS Abru

Herdbook 92385

68%

NEW NO 1 AUSTRALI AN SIRE!

REL 99% 90

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

8924/1523

120

HEALTH TRAITS 115 102 110 90 88 107 97

Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS NO. OF DTRS Stature TOTAL Dairyness Body 113 Chest width Feet&legs 107 Body depth Rump width Udder 128 Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs rear view Body 113 Foot angle Feet and legs 107

Udder 128 Milking speed 101 Temperament 119

114 114 90 80 113 90 120 90 108 110

tall angular narrow shallow wide low pins strong posty parallel steep

100 Average zone

Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

110

1018 117 113 107 112 131 115 105 112 127 113

120 Calm

strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick close close

106 98 106 96 108 126 109

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS NO. OF DTRS Stature TOTAL Dairyness Body 108 Chest width Feet&legs 115 Body depth Rump width Udder 113 Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs rear view Body 108 Foot angle Feet and legs 115

Udder 113 Milking speed 108 Temperament 120

109 103 91 96 110 93 91 85 111 108

tall angular narrow shallow wide low pins weak posty parallel steep

100 Average zone

Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

110

5072 113 121 119 96 111 107 91 90 95 93

strong high wide weak shallow high rear short thin wide wide

120 Calm

A2/A2

R Haslev

R Facet

68%

NTM +19

Semen Fertility

= +$228 more proﬁt S Orraryd

NTM +16

Semen Fertility

= +$192 more proﬁt

MGS SYD Garant

Herdbook 36558

66%

S K Jerry

MGGS Torpane

Bull ID VIKHaslev

Nasis ID 89UUC01

RRP $24.00

Hoof health and feet & legs. Nice udders with longer teats.

MGS Vættergård MGGS ØJY Ladby

Herdbook 36324

Bull ID VIKFacet

Nasis ID 89UUA03

RRP $18.00

Tall and angular, will work well on shorter thick set cows. Fertility; incalf 11 days earlier.

+ GST

Easy calving dtrs, 22% less problems.

+ GST

SeXeD SeMen $60.00 + GST

Daughter Calving ease; Facet dtrs have 28% less calving trouble.

Milking speed & Temperament.

Stylish dtrs with lovely udders. ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

169 319 12 18 88

ABV(i) – April 2013 P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.07 0.07 68% 107 105

APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

108 103 107 105 107 104 Growth rate 101 Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, %

REL 95% 90

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

137/117

120

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index 99 Milk, kg 94 Protein, kg 98 Protein, % 109 Fat, kg 97 Fat, % 104

Growth rate

REL 99% 90

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

3405/1631

120

HEALTH TRAITS 109 94 115 104 91 102 116

Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS NO. OF DTRS Stature TOTAL Dairyness Body 112 Chest width Feet&legs 113 Body depth Rump width Udder 109 Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs rear view Body 112 Foot angle Feet and legs 113

Udder 109 Milking speed 124 Temperament 118

0.07 0.11 71% 104 101

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS

101 -49 2 6 28

115 113 85 81 103 96 103 106 117 105

tall angular narrow shallow wide low pins strong sickled parallel steep

100 Average zone

Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

110

95 93 105 102 112 118 116 101 93 110 106

120 Fast Calm

loose high wide strong shallow high rear long thin close close

116 94 118 108 93 108 105

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS NO. OF DTRS Stature TOTAL Dairyness Body 118 Chest width Feet&legs 110 Body depth Rump width Udder 122 Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs rear view Body 118 Foot angle Feet and legs 110

Udder 122 Milking speed 113 Temperament 106

117 122 86 106 121 89 120 86 113 104

tall angular narrow deep wide low pins strong posty parallel steep

100

Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

110

1216 119 120 122 111 118 103 97 114 112 122

120 Fast

Average zone

strong high wide strong shallow high rear short thick close close

Peterslund

NTM +12

A2/A2

A Tosikko

64% Semen Fertility

= +$144 more proﬁt S T-Bruno

NTM +17 S Lammin Life

MGGS Hällstad

Bull ID Peterslund Nasis ID 87UUT05

RRP $22.00

No 2 APR Sire. Top sire all around the world 100 000+ dtrs.

+ GST

Nice temperament and udders. High APR(i) Sire.

ABV(i) – April 2013 P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

0.18 0.2 98% 102 99

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

102 96 101 109 103 108 Growth rate 95

REL 99% 90

DTRS/HERDS 40999/8550

100

110

120

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.04 0.08 69% 100 105

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS 119 114 118 103 118 104 Growth rate 100 Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, %

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

253 866 26 42 169

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, %

+ GST

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ABV – April 2013

PRODUCTION TRAITS

MGGS Sköle

RRP $25.00

Early reports of Aussie dtrs impress.

Australia has the last remaining semen. 213 146 14 20 114

MGS Ristitien Johde

Herdbook 43642 Bull ID A Tosikko Nasis ID 91UUA03

24 of the top 100 ABV cows are sired by Peterlund,12 of the top 25.

APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

Semen Fertility

= +$204 more proﬁt

MGS Hulan

Herdbook 91213

65%

REL 99% 90

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

2037/1530

120

HEALTH TRAITS 106 110 107 106 108 110 87

Daughter fertility 91 Calvings, Sire 90 Calvings, maternal 77 Udder health 107 Other diseases 96 Longevity 107 Hoof health 108

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS NO. OF DTRS Stature TOTAL Dairyness Body 106 Chest width Feet&legs 105 Body depth Rump width Udder 106 Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs rear view Body 106 Foot angle Feet and legs 105

Udder 106 Milking speed 108 Temperament 101

115 105 82 77 97 105 109 91 98 100

tall angular narrow shallow narrow low pins strong posty hock in steep

100 Average zone

Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

110

120

15350 105 95 91 102 113 86 110 95 96 104

strong low narrow strong shallow low rear long thin wide close

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS NO. OF DTRS Stature TOTAL Dairyness Body 99 Chest width Feet&legs 97 Body depth Rump width Udder 111 Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs99 rear view Body Foot97 angle Feet and legs

Udder 111 Milking speed 99 Temperament 118

91 107 106 111 97 87 98 109 102 99

short angular wide deep narrow low pins weak sickled parallel low

100 Average zone

Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

110

584 117 113 123 102 106 110 102 102 86 100

strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick wide close

120 Calm

Crossbreeding with VikingRed is increasing all over the world The unique qualities of the VikingRed makes it the obvious choice for the commercial dairy herd of today, demanding efficient cows that can take care of themselves. When you crossbreed you utilize the benefits from hybrid vigor. Often the traits you like to improve are longevity, fertility and health. Crossbreeding with VikingRed is a perfect choice as the breed has its strength in these areas, due to selection for health and fertility for more than forty years in the Scandinavian countries. Around

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The strongest red breeding program in the world VikingGenetics has the world’s strongest red breeding program – VikingRed. The three very impressive breeds – Finnish Ayrshire, Swedish Red and Danish Red – share the same selection program and breeding goal: the economic cow. For that reason we list them as one breed – VikingRed. The total number of VikingRed cows in milk recording in the three Nordic countries is 310,000 and VikingGenetics progeny tests more than 200 bulls annually. Selection is intensive and reliable thanks to genomic testing based on the largest red reference group in the world.

Rapid genetic progress Crossbreeding is designed to help you to achieve rapid genetic progress within your herd for fertility, health, cell count and longevity. All these key areas have an impact on the profitability of your dairy business. Crossbreeding gives you the highest probability of genetic gain through the effect of heterosis. Heterosis The effects of heterosis are the opposite of the effect of inbreeding depression. At each location of the pairs of chromosomes the two genes are much less likely to be identical with crossbreeding Parent average Heterosis than with same-breed matings. Therefore, ge- 40 netic recessives of both 35 30 major and minor conse25 quence are not expres- 20 sed. Research indicates 15 that heterosis is greatest 10 5 for traits related to 0 vitality, fertility, health Breed A Breed B X Breed and survival. Heterosis is not everything – the additive breed effects are important in crossbreeding as well as in all breeding. The heterosis will be an extra benefit on top of the parent average. So one critical point is to always use the best bulls from breeds that suit your conditions. A crossbreeding program needs to be well planned and organized to produce benefits. The breeds you select must be unrelated, competitive and have an efficient breed improvement program – and remember to use the best bulls for the best results.

Why three breeds? Capturing and sustaining heterosis is a key part to an efficient cross breeding program. Once you are used to the extra bonus of heterosis you do not want it to drop below 75 %. A three-breed rotation is the optimum and results in an average Holstein heterosis of 86 %. RED Three-Breed Rotational Mating System

3rd breed

The Golden Choice

Proﬁtable breeding with VikingJersey

The VikingJersey population was established in Sweden (1890) and Denmark (1896). Up till 1909 a total of 5212 animals were imported from Jersey Island. Importation of animals stopped and slowly the population grew up to todays 71.000 pure bred and milk recorded cows.

World Champions in butter fat production Due to the high butter export from Denmark, Jerseys became very popular and the breeding goal was butterfat up to the early 1980’s, when protein payment was introduced. The Danish Jerseys were World Champions in butter fat production. 300 kg butterfat per cow (and 6,30%) per year in 1983! The Danish National Protein Line Project was introduced (1991), to breed bulls superior for protein production. This project led to a National Breeding program in 1999 and to Viking Jerseys in 2008. The average herd size today is 170 cows. Highest average for all breeds in Viking countries. Jerseys make up 13% of all cows in Denmark. Due to efficiency (more profit per hectare and per livestock unit), longevity, fertility and less health problems, Jerseys has experienced great progress over the last years. Semen export started in 1954 (to South Africa) and is now nearly twice as big as the Domestic use. Most national Jersey herds in mainland Europe are founded on Danish Jerseys.

62 per cent Danish genes Semen imports have been very important for the development of the Viking Jersey. First it was semen from Jersey Island and especially New Zealand, during the sixties and seventies, followed by semen from USA and Canada, especially from 1985 to 1995, to speed up protein production. The most inﬂuential bulls have been Glenmore Royal Guide 46

(NZ), Highland Duncan Lester (US) and Meadow Lawn J Imperial (CAN). These bulls have resulted in sons, grandsons and great grandsons like FYN Tved, FYN Haug, SKAE Hede, FYN Lemvig, Q Impuls, Q Zik and DJ Zuma. Today 62 per cent of the genes are Danish and 38 per cent foreign (US) in the Viking Jersey population.

Sexed semen VikingJersey introduced sexed semen in 2004 and genomic selection in 2009. All bulls entering the National breeding program are tested. 1/3 of the bulls selected have unproven genomic selected sires. The increase in demand and use of genomic selected bulls is close to 50% of all. The big inﬂuence world wide started with FYN Lemvig (Lester x SKAE Hede). He was the sire of a number of great bulls, with Manhatten (NZ) and Sunset Canyon Maximum (US) being the most inﬂuencive. Lemvig daughters were bull mothers all over. The same happened for Q Impuls (SKAE Ide x JAS Byg). The bull him self is still ranked #1 in Canada and he was ranked in US top 5, from 2007 to 2011. Q Impuls still ranks #22 in USA, with 26.000 daughters and now 5 sons ranked in top 20. From the new generation of bulls, DJ Zuma (Q Zik x FYN Lemvig) has been very heavily used in Europe, USA and South Africa. Now daughters has started to milk, and all are very excited. DJ Zuma has also been used as sire of sons world wide. No sons have conventional proofs yet, but genomic results show that some of the sons are among the worlds best genomic bulls right now. VikingGenetics are excited about the new international Elite sire VJ Lure. He is a DJ Lirsk (FYN Lemvig) out of a Q Impuls. Top genetics with VikingGenetics profile and outcross to most other genetics world wide.

NEW!

VJ Lure

RRP $26.00

NTM +29

+ GST

= +$348 more proﬁt

DJ Lirsk MGS

Q Impuls MGGS

DJ Trick Herdbook

303259 Bull ID

VIKLure Nasis ID

89JJD02

66% Semen Fertility

# 1 Sire in Denmark. Top Sire in USA for NM$. High production, milk and components. Taller with nice chest and body.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 85% 90

127 109 120 111 127 108 101

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

72/52

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

113 107 98 103 109 103 98

Production Dam production, Average 4 lactations

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 103 Feet&legs 111 Udder 100

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 103 rear view *80 = level Foot 111 angle Feet and legs *80 = level

Udder 100 Milking speed 112 Temperament 92

106 113 100 104 90 123 112 93 110 106

tall angular wide deep narrow low pins strong posty parallel steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100

110

120 Fast

Average zone

93 100 94 108 97 105 105 112 106 114

31 loose high narrow strong deep high rear long thick close close

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

7719 6.42 495 4.4 339

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

221 -284 12 43 168

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.46 1.1 63% 103 N/A 47

DJ Hulk

RRP $25.00

NTM +23

+ GST

= +$276 more proﬁt

Q Handix MGS

FYN Lemvig MGGS

JAS Byg Herdbook

302595 Bull ID

VIKHulk Nasis ID

89JJZ05

A2/A2

64% Semen Fertility

99% REL 2314 dtrs. High producing, profitable cows. Outcross for most Australian bloodlines. Positive for most health traits. Calves have good growth rates.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 99% 90

127 110 121 109 127 106 107

2314/434

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

93 106 107 102 100 106 106

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 102 Feet&legs 92 Udder 92

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 102 rear view *80 = level Foot angle Feet and legs 92 *80 = level

Udder 92 Milking speed 114 Temperament 98

103 112 90 86 92 93 110 114 97 85

tall angular narrow shallow narrow low pins strong sickled hock in low

NO. OF DTRS 1299 Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100

110

120 Fast

Average zone

89 92 99 100 101 81 96 101 88 92

loose low narrow strong shallow low rear short thick wide wide

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 7 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

6032 6.01 362 4.1 247

7394 5.97 442 4 296

ABVg(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

200 -59 13 56 177

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

-0.32 1.11 70% 101 100

DJ Jante

SeXeD SeMen $60.00 + GST

NTM +16

RRP $22.00 + GST

= +$192 more proﬁt

M Jace MGS

ØDA Rix MGGS

FYN Lemvig Herdbook

302761 Bull ID

VIKJante Nasis ID

89JJB03

68% Semen Fertility

Nice production sire.

Fertility, dtrs back in calf 10 days earlier.

Positive mastitis resistance and Longevity. Taller cows with bigger frames and wide rumps.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 98% 90

113 119 115 87 113 89 102

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

1134/326

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

117 108 119 103 93 106 79

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 120 Feet&legs 99 Udder 100

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 120 rear view *80 = level Foot angle Feet and legs 99 *80 = level

Udder 100 Milking speed 83 Temperament 95

115 117 107 112 122 94 94 102 103 109

tall angular wide deep wide low pins weak sickled parallel steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100

Protect

Average zone

110

120

90 100 107 121 90 96 124 118 112 113

369 loose high wide strong deep low rear long thick close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 4 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

6406 5.55 356 3.89 249

7509 5.93 445 4.15 312

ABVg(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

220 326 14 41 130

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.06 0.44 76% 101 101 49

DJ Lix

SeXeD SeMen $60.00 + GST

NTM +18

RRP $24.00 + GST

= +216 more proﬁt

Q Lor MGS

Q Zik MGGS

ØDA Rix Herdbook

302997 Bull ID

VIKLix Nasis ID

89JJC06

A2/A2

68% Semen Fertility

Increases Kg’s with less milk=profit.

Superb udders.

Mastitis resistance. Sharper cows with good chest and body depth.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 98% 90

115 95 108 124 113 115 75

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

185/120

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

86 111 95 108 105 100 95

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 95 Feet&legs 101 Udder 120

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body 95view Legs rear *80 = level Foot 101 angle Feet and legs *80 = level

Udder 120 Milking speed 105 Temperament 107

91 105 105 107 94 88 90 99 113 89

short angular wide deep narrow low pins weak posty parallel low

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

116 115 106 111 116 114 107 101 116 114

125 strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 5 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

5625 6.15 346 4.25 239

7291 6.27 457 4.33 315

ABVg(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

162 -824 3 39 147

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.67 1.57 69% 98 98

DJ Izzy

SeXeD SeMen $60.00 + GST

NTM +18

RRP $22.00 + GST

= +$216 more proﬁt

Q Impuls MGS

Q Zik MGGS

Hibiscus Herdbook

302708 Bull ID

VIKIzzy Nasis ID

89JJA04

66% Semen Fertility

Fertility, dtrs back in calf 6 days earlier. 99% REL 1859 dtrs and strong growth rates. Q Impuls x Q Zik combines production and udders.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 99% 90

111 105 109 103 110 101 117

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

1859/394

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

110 105 98 109 101 105 102

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 100 Feet&legs 97 Udder 108

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 100 rear view *80 = level Foot angle Feet and legs 97

Udder 108 Milking speed 94 Temperament 99

101 97 96 92 100 97 104 102 98 90

tall strong narrow shallow wide low pins strong sickled hock in low

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

114 102 95 89 109 101 109 106 87 89

903 strong high narrow weak shallow high rear long thick wide wide

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 4 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

5804 5.89 342 4.06 235

6466 6.77 438 4.2 271

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

154 -379 3 21 81

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.34 0.79 69% 99 N/A 51

DJ Holmer

RRP $24.00

NTM +20

+ GST

= +240 more proﬁt

Q Hirse MGS

FYN Lemvig MGGS

JAS Bregne Herdbook

303057 Bull ID

VIKHolmer Nasis ID

89JJC05

68% Semen Fertility

Health specialist.

Fertility, in calf 6 days earlier.

Udder health, dramatically reduces cell count and mastitis treatments. Udders, chest and body depth.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 94% 90

102 101 100 98 105 102 105

145/96

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

110 106 102 122 107 120 92

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 101 Feet&legs 93 Udder 113

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 101 rear view *80 = level Foot angle Feet and legs 93

Udder 113 Milking speed 104 Temperament 99 52

90 101 114 115 107 91 97 104 93 108

short angular wide deep wide low pins weak sickled hock in steep

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

118 115 106 108 111 114 97 99 100 105

90 strong high wide strong shallow high rear short thin close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 4 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

5590 5.9 330 4.04 226

9310 5.29 493 4.32 402

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

126 -427 -2 25 58

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.27 0.91 66% 101 N/A

DJ Lirsk

RRP $18.00

NTM +9

+ GST

= +$108 more proﬁt

FYN Lemvig MGS

ØDA Heino MGGS

FYN Tanic Herdbook

302098 Bull ID

89JJX04 Nasis ID

89JJX04

A2/A2

69% Semen Fertility

9629 dtrs in Denmark says it all, the farmers’ favourite! Sensational cows, udders, type and feet and legs. A bull to put power and test back into the population.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 99% 90

106 97 103 111 105 107 95

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

9629/645

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

104 98 92 102 111 107 93

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 103 Feet&legs 109 Udder 108

Feet *80 = level

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body Legs 103 rear view Foot 109 angle and legs

Udder 108 Milking speed 103 Temperament 91

109 93 115 101 94 112 104 86 99 121

tall coarse wide deep narrow low pins strong posty hock in steep

NO. OF DTRS 5930 Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120

108 96 99 87 105 97 105 113 98 92

strong low narrow weak shallow low rear long thick wide wide

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 4 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

5686 6.02 342 4.16 236

7112 5.99 426 4 284

ABVg(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

127 -1015 -4 18 80

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.65 1.37 82% 100 99 53

DJ Zaga

RRP $18.00

NTM +8

+ GST

= +96 more proﬁt

Q Zik MGS

FYN Lemvig MGGS

JAS Hot Herdbook

302857 Bull ID

VIKZaga Nasis ID

89JJB02

68% Semen Fertility

Great udders.

Power house cows deep and wide.

Beautiful temperament. Easy to rear calves with great growth rates.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and the value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, % Growth rate

REL 94% 90

109 102 104 102 114 107 117

123/87

DTRS/HERDS

100

110

120

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility 92 Calvings, Sire 99 Calvings, maternal 98 Udder health 103 Other diseases 83 Longevity 105 Hoof health 110

Production

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS TOTAL Body 84 Feet&legs 90 Udder 106

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side Body 84view Legs rear *80 = level Foot angle Feet and legs 90

Udder 106 Milking speed 98 Temperament 117 54

87 97 109 131 98 97 83 109 111 89

short strong wide deep narrow low pins weak sickled parallel low

NO. OF DTRS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

100 Average zone

110

120 Calm

111 111 101 112 90 116 115 104 118 119

87 strong high wide strong deep high rear long thick close close

Daughter average, 1st lactation, 305 days

Dam production, Average 7 lactations

Milk kg Fat % Fat kg Prot % Prot kg

5946 6.04 359 4.06 241

7755 6.32 490 4.09 317

ABV(i) – April 2013 APR Milk PKg FKg ASI

97 -567 -2 32 79

P% F% Rel% ASI MS Temp

0.37 1.19 66% 100 N/A

A2/A2

VJ Maestro

NTM +2

A2/A2

VJ Prisk

65% Semen Fertility

= +$24 more proﬁt S DJ May

MGGS FYN Lemvig

Bull ID VIKMaestro Nasis ID 89JJF06

RRP $12.00

Genomic sire with a great pedigree.

+ GST

Steady allround improver. Nice body scores.

PRODUCTION TRAITS

MGS Q Hirse

MGGS JAS Hot

Herdbook 303294 Bull ID VIKPrisk Nasis ID 89JJE01

Genomic outcross sire. Safe young sire to maintain well balanced cows.

RRP $10.00 + GST

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

PRODUCTION TRAITS 90

100

110

120

102 99 102 103 101 102 Growth rate 99 Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, %

HEALTH TRAITS Daughter fertility Calvings, Sire Calvings, maternal Udder health Other diseases Longevity Hoof health

S DJ Prima

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

For key explanations and value of +10 units (110): See page 9

103 104 102 98 105 101 Growth rate 101

Semen Fertility

Great milking speed, nice teats and A2/A2.

Nordic Breeding values feb 2013. 100 = Breed average

Prod. index Milk, kg Protein, kg Protein, % Fat, kg Fat, %

NTM +4

= +$48 more proﬁt

MGS Q Impuls

Herdbook 303326

60%

100

110

120

HEALTH TRAITS 105 97 101 96 103 101 -

Daughter fertility 95 Calvings, Sire 80 Calvings, maternal 95 Udder health 103 Other diseases 103 Longevity 105 Hoof health -

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS Stature TOTAL Dairyness Body 111 Chest width Feet&legs 93 Body depth Rump width Udder 106 Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs rear view Body 111 Foot93 angle Feet and legs

Udder 106 Milking speed 100 Temperament 106

112 108 104 102 111 103 103 102 98 104

tall angular wide deep wide low pins strong sickled hock in steep

100 Average zone

CONFORMATION/MANAGEMENT TRAITS Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

110

120

104 101 103 97 105 96 99 100 108 101

strong high wide weak shallow low rear short thick close close

TOTAL Body 108 Feet&legs 101 Udder 106

Stature Dairyness Chest width Body depth Rump width Rump angle* Top line Legs side *80 = level Legs rear view Body 108 Foot angle Feet and legs 101

Udder 106 Milking speed 115 Temperament 94

111 106 98 94 107 96 107 86 95 98

tall angular narrow shallow wide low pins strong posty hock in low

100

Fore udder Rear udder height Rearudder width Suspensory ligam. Udder depth Udder balance Teat length Teat thickness Teat placem. front Teat placem. rear

110

107 108 105 104 108 103 102 101 94 95

strong high wide strong shallow high rear long thick wide wide

120 Fast

Average zone

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