International Protein Sires gained significant prestige with the December sire summaries. "We were especially pleased with the outcome of the December sire summaries. The IPS bulls received high rankings in several categories, including performance and type traits. Once again, IPS had the top four bulls of the Holstein breed for SCR (Semen Conception Rate). These achievements are further IPS objectives; fulfilling the dairy farmer's requirement that bulls transmit profitable milk yield along with lasting confirmation," stated Ron Sersland, President and CEO of IPS.

Leading the IPS gains in prestige is 566HO1226 PARIDE at +2172 GTPI. PARIDE is a solid production bull at +1,058M, PARIDE is #10 in the breed for udder composite at +2.60. The bull is also a breed leader for type along with foot and leg composite. Sired by Dorcy, PARIDE is from an Excellent-92 daughter of Shottle with 48,360 pounds milk. His grandam is an Excellent-91 daughter of Outside with just under 200,000 pounds milk lifetime. And, PARIDE's third dam is an Excellent-91 daughter of Rudolph with 234,240 milk lifetime. This unique pedigree provides a low inbreeding mark of 4.5%.

99HO7070 JEHOSAPHAT is a new daughter proven bull that creates great excitement. JEHOSAPHAT is #2 in the Holstein breed for SCR at +8.2 with a top five ranking the past two years. At +2102 GTPI, his milk proof is 1,060M with notable type traits. And, JEHOSAPHAT'S fitness traits show +4.1 PL. He is also 5.9 for calving ease. Sired by Planet, JEHOSAPHAT is from an Excellent daughter of Shottle.

566HO1185 BJORN racks up impressive numbers; #8 protein bull of the breed at +0.05%/+52P. BJORN is an excellent source of dairy-strength with a milk proof at +1,325M. His performance combined with solid conformation traits provides a GTPI rating of +2127. BJORN descends from a blue-collar family. Sired by Bolton, BJORN's maternal sire stack is O-Man, Aaron and Elton, all with superb milk records and excellent protein test.

Leading the pack of superbly bred, IPS genomic tested bulls is 54HO754 SUNFISH RC at +2404 GTPI, #4 among red carriers. SUNFISH ranks #2 among red and red carrier bulls for milk at +1,947M. His combined fat and protein totals +119 pounds while his NM$ is +602. The crowning touch to these high rankings is SUNFISH's impressive conformation traits: +2.26 Type and +1.75 Udder Composite. SUNFISH is sired by Cashcoin while his dam is a VG-87 daughter of Snowman with a solid milk record. His next two dams are both high component cows with superior milk yield. Note; SUNFISH RC is being used as a sire of sons around the world.

566HO1218 BACKDOOR is another high genomic bull at +2,332 GTPI. A superior bull for type traits; BACKDOOR is +3.07 for Type, +2.67 for Udder composite and +2.01 for Feet and Leg composite. BACKDOOR's milk rating is +624M with high component test; +.06%F and +.03%P. Sired by Doorman, BACKDOOR is from a VG-88 daughter of Lauthority with an excellent udder. His VG-88 grandam by Blitz made 39,096 pounds milk. BACKDOOR's fourth dam, Braedale Gypsy Grand, is dam of Goldwyn. BACKDOOR is also being used as a sire of sons.

566HO1228 LETS DEAL RC PO is a genuine crowd pleaser. Worthy of note; +2327 GTPI with a #8 ranking among all polled bulls, high test at +.19%/+56F & +.09%/+30P and plus for all type traits. In addition LETS DEAL is the #1 Red Carrier polled of the breed. And for followers of analysis; his aAa: 456231. He has a pleasing pedigree to boot!

IPS leads the A.I industry in semen conception rate (SCR). This marks the second consecutive sire summary with the top four SCR bulls at IPS. Ranked #1 is 99HO6145 BARRY with +17.2. Ranked #2 is 99HO7660 AXFORD at +11.0. Ranked #3 is 99HO7070 JEHOSAPHAT at +8.2. And, ranked #4 is 566HO1192 APPLE JACK-Red at +5.9.

With these prestigious gains, the IPS Holstein lineup becomes a major player in the A.I. industry. IPS semen is now available through an expanded network of independent distributors worldwide. Located in Rock Springs, Wisconsin, you may seek additional information about IPS through their website, www.ipssires.com or by calling toll free: 1.800.542.7593
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