Select Sires' commitment to developing the best genetics in the high-components breeds genetics is evident in the industry-leading Ayrshire, Brown Swiss and Guernsey offered by Select Sires.
BERKELY joins outstanding Ayrshire lineup
A Showcase Selections sire, 7AY93 Palmyra Bendig BERKELY-ET graduates into the active lineup as a production specialist from an All-American pedigree. He is the leading purebred Ayrshire for Milk (+1,174) and near the top for Fat (+31), Protein (+24), Net Merit (NM$) (+272) and Cheese Merit (CM$) (+258). Bred for longevity and profitability, BERKELY transmits outstanding Somatic Cell Score (SCS) (2.80) and Productive Life (PL) (+1.6) and earns the FeedPRO® designation.
BERKELY joins an already deep Ayrshire lineup that includes the top two sires for Type: 7AY84 Palmyra Tri-Star BURDETTE-ET and 7AY90 Libby's LOCHINVAR who are tied for the highest spot at +1.8. BURDETTE also leads the breed for Sire Conception Rate (SCR) (+2.0) and is a top-five sire for GPTI at +498. LOCHINVAR is the No. 2 SCR sire (+1.0) and No. 4 for Milk (+788). New Super Sampler, 7AY109 Maple-Dell O DIXON-ET, is the breed leader for Fat (+0.24%) and Protein (+0.10%) percentages and is one of the best genomic young sires for udder traits.
PEPPER receives first proof
Popular Showcase Selections sire, 7BS843 Voelkers Wndt Chilli PEPPER*TM leads all Brown Swiss proven sires for Type (+1.0) and is a frontrunner for Milk (+652), Fat (+37) and SCR (+2.7). PEPPER has limited semen available.
7BS826 Oak View Zeus AUGUST*TM maintains his position as one of the most balanced sires in the Brown Swiss breed. He is the No. 1 sire for Mobility (+1.0) and SCS (2.66) while also ranking high for Type (+0.7), GPPR (+109), Combined Fat and Protein (CFP) (+51), Milk (+579) and NM$ (+318). Showcase Selections sire, 7BS900 Blessing Tex BRAIDEN ET*TM "E92", not only sires fancy cows and heifers, he is a top-10 sire for SCS (2.86) and Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR) (+1.6). Super Sampler, 7BS871 Blessing Brookings ADVISOR is the top genomic young sire for NM$ (+555), CM$ (+589), PL (+7.3) and SCS (2.61).
Guernsey lineup leads the way
7GU440 Ripley Farms Aaron CORDELL (+108), 7GU398 Sniders Ronalds ALSTAR (+106), 7GU439 Jens Gold Aaron CRUNCH-ET (+78) and 7GU438 Marodore Aarons LEVI-ET (+77) all rank in the top nine for PTI. LEVI is the No. 1 Type sire (+1.7) and a health trait specialist, ranking in the top five for SCS (2.79), PL (+2.9) and DPR (+0.7). The top Milk sire in the breed is ALSTAR (+1,010). He also leads the breed for NM$ (+310). An extreme component improver, CORDELL is the best CFP (+68) and Fat (+45) sire.
For the complete list of Select Sires' high-components breeds lineup, please visit www.selectsires.com or contact your Select Sires sales representative.
Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is North America's largest A.I. organization and is comprised of nine farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives. As the industry leader, it provides highly fertile semen as well as excellence in service and programs to achieve its basic objective of supplying dairy and beef producers with North America's best genetics at a reasonable price.12.15.2014