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<strong>grassland</strong><br />
SIRE directory<br />
2013
Contents<br />
Angel 3<br />
Classic 4<br />
Kingpin 5<br />
Legend 6<br />
Levi 7<br />
McCormick 8<br />
Specialist<br />
Symbols<br />
DIAMOND<br />
SIRES<br />
These Specialist Symbols are to help<br />
you see at a glance the best<br />
features of each sire.<br />
Diamond Sires are ‘Rock Solid’ bulls<br />
with over 1,000 milking daughters.<br />
Therefore recognising sires with<br />
outstanding Second Crop success and<br />
ensuring genetic accuracy.<br />
Nefas 9<br />
Ponder 10<br />
Starlight 11<br />
Victorious 12<br />
Dan + Kevin 13<br />
Struck + Rock 14<br />
Index 15<br />
Index 16<br />
Brandysnap 19<br />
Caleb 20<br />
Hilton 21<br />
Piet 2 22<br />
Quentin 23<br />
Nautical 7 24<br />
Perfector 25<br />
Gunnarstorp 26<br />
O Bruce 27<br />
Beef Sires 28<br />
Beef Sires 29<br />
User Guide 30<br />
ROCK SOLID<br />
GENETICS<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
SEMEN<br />
FERTILITY<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
Rock Solid Genetics highlights sires<br />
with over 100 daughters in 60 herds.<br />
Providing stable Type and Production<br />
proofs over time. Use Rock Solid<br />
Genetics to identify the most reliable<br />
sires from <strong>Genus</strong> ABS.<br />
Identifies sires within the <strong>Genus</strong><br />
ABS stud with the easiest Calving<br />
Ease ratings, based on hundreds of<br />
observations. Calving Ease sires enable<br />
cows to get off to the best possible start<br />
after calving.<br />
Based on over one million services a<br />
year, <strong>Genus</strong> ABS are unique in being<br />
able to identify fertility ratings of our<br />
stud. The bulls with the highest Semen<br />
Fertility are identified with this symbol.<br />
Identifies those bulls that score well<br />
on the traits that are desirable on a<br />
<strong>grassland</strong> system, locomotion, fertility<br />
and body condition score etc.<br />
Identifies those sires who’s daughters<br />
show improved daughter fertility. Use<br />
these sires to maximise the reproductive<br />
potential of your herd.<br />
Where high quality milk is a priority.<br />
High component sires have been<br />
marked with the Cheese Maker symbol.<br />
Front cover: Main photo: Catlane Herd<br />
Other photos left to right:<br />
Damereo Stephanotis (Quentin dtr), Classic dtr<br />
& Gunnarstorp dtr.
Welcome to our Grassland Directory for Spring 2013...<br />
The ABS Ireland Grassland <strong>brochure</strong> is<br />
tailored to suit the needs of those farmers<br />
looking to maximize milk from grass.<br />
The sire selection is aimed towards<br />
moderate sized cows which carry condition.<br />
Their genetics are focused on increasing<br />
components and fertility.<br />
Our sire selection is a varied and exciting<br />
range representing the Holstein, Friesian,<br />
Swedish Red and Jersey breeds. These sires<br />
are sourced from our global stud which<br />
has testing programmes all over the world,<br />
including <strong>grassland</strong> hotspots such as Ireland<br />
and New Zealand.<br />
This <strong>brochure</strong> contains information on both<br />
<strong>Irish</strong> (EBI) and <strong>UK</strong> (PLI) indexes. This gives<br />
you, the farmer, more information about the<br />
product you are purchasing and the option<br />
to really drill down into a bulls proof. More<br />
information on the two indices and the<br />
information that they contain can be found<br />
below.<br />
Alongside our exciting range of <strong>grassland</strong><br />
sires we have a first class <strong>grassland</strong><br />
consultancy programme to compliment<br />
our product offering. For more information<br />
on our <strong>grassland</strong> sires contact your local<br />
representative or our ABS Ireland Office<br />
(022) 46030.<br />
Tools available for the <strong>Irish</strong> <strong>grassland</strong> farmer when selecting genetics...<br />
EBI<br />
Production 38%<br />
Fertility 23%<br />
Survival 12%<br />
Calving 10%<br />
Conformation 13%<br />
Health 4%<br />
EBI<br />
Designed for the <strong>Irish</strong> farmer whose milk contracts are<br />
aimed at higher weights of fat and protein. Fertility is<br />
given a high weighting.<br />
Conformation is based on reducing liveweight, while<br />
still delivering a saleable cull cow.<br />
Production is based on high components and lower<br />
volumes, health includes cell counts.<br />
PLI<br />
Production 45%<br />
Lifespan 21%<br />
Fertility 18.5%<br />
Scc 6%<br />
Conformation 10%<br />
PLI<br />
Designed for farmers to deliver profitable cows in all<br />
systems.<br />
While production is still driven by high components,<br />
there is more benefit for higher volumes of solids<br />
Longevity is very important for the <strong>UK</strong>. Conformation<br />
only concentrates on udders and locomotion.
ANGEL<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
Curra Gyk ANGEL 2<br />
HBN: 46351066161048 <strong>Genus</strong> ABS Code: HO1912<br />
AI Code: KAZ<br />
G. Keet x Oman x Nautical<br />
High EBI blended with exceptional fertility<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
Dam: Curra Oman Angel 2<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PLI2012 £62 PIN2012 £9<br />
Milk kg -426<br />
Fat kg +3.1 +0.27%<br />
Protein kg -3 +0.15%<br />
Reliability 67%<br />
Beta Casein N/A Daughters 0 Herds 0<br />
Direct Calving Ease -0.12<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +2.38<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +0.58<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +8.6<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count 0.09<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion -0.46<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament +0.02<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed -6.54<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: ICBF<br />
0 Daughters 0 Herds Reliability 38% Genomic Proof<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor -0.05 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +0.42 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +0.06 Excellent<br />
Stature Short -0.20 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow 0.93 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow -1.12 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick -0.50 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +0.44 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +1.58 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight -2.08 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low +0.67 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +0.52 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low -0.43 High<br />
Udder support Broken -0.65 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +0.28 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide -0.61 Close<br />
Teat length Short -3.20 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 242 44%<br />
Milk 100 63%<br />
Fertility 101 44%<br />
Calving 46 52%<br />
Beef -9 50%<br />
Health -4 46%<br />
Maintenance 7 45%<br />
Management 2 31%<br />
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Average<br />
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Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +242<br />
Fat kg +26 +0.30%<br />
Protein kg +15 +0.14%<br />
Reliability 63%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -6.10 45%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) 0.09 61%<br />
Calving Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -3.62 55%<br />
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Above<br />
Average<br />
Genomic<br />
3
CLASSIC<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
Laurelhill CLASSIC<br />
HBN: 0100636351 <strong>Genus</strong> ABS Code: FH3506<br />
AI Code: ZLC<br />
Oman x Laudan x Shaker<br />
Strong, fertile and hard working cattle from this high EBI sire.<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
Classic daughter<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PLI2012 £192 PIN2012 £32<br />
Milk kg +298<br />
Fat kg +16.1 +0.05%<br />
Protein kg +15.9 +0.08%<br />
Reliability 91%<br />
Beta Casein A1/A2 Daughters 57 Herds 47<br />
Direct Calving Ease +1.47%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +2.59<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +0.78<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +5.79%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count -14%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion +1.07<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament +0.03<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed -2.42<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein ICBF<br />
0 Daughters 0 Herds Reliability 38% Genomic Proof<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +0.93 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +1.09 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +0.19 Excellent<br />
Stature Short +0.41 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow 1.75 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow +0.74 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick -0.41 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +1.17 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins -0.87 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight -2.16 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low +1.57 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +1.11 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low +0.78 High<br />
Udder support Broken +0.01 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +1.36 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide +0.21 Close<br />
Teat length Short +1.23 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 188 57%<br />
Milk 73 69%<br />
Fertility 74 51%<br />
Calving 41 58%<br />
Beef -6 57%<br />
Health 7 47%<br />
Maintenance -3 52%<br />
Management 2 24%<br />
Below<br />
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Below<br />
Average<br />
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Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
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Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +353<br />
Fat kg +13 -0.01%<br />
Protein kg +15 +0.06%<br />
Reliability 69%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -3.56 57%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.14 56%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -3.22 60%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
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Above<br />
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4GRASSLAND
Kingpin<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
Refined kingpin<br />
HBN: 0100636043<br />
AI Code: KPF<br />
Mascol x Shaker x Boudewijn<br />
High components and balanced Type<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
ROCK SOLID<br />
GENETICS<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
G Dam of Kingpin<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PLI2012 £168 PIN2012 £36<br />
Milk kg +376<br />
Fat kg +23.8 +0.11%<br />
Protein kg +16 +0.05%<br />
Reliability 95%<br />
Beta Casein N/A Daughters 106 Herds 65<br />
Direct Calving Ease +3.59%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +1.13<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition -1.84<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease N/A<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count -0.12%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion +1.14<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament -0.02<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed +0.02<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein ICBF<br />
0 Daughters 0 Herds Reliability 38%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +1.61 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +1.81 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +0.67 Excellent<br />
Stature Short +0.90 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow -1.72 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow +0.59 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick +1.56 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +1.41 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +0.55 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight +1.39 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low -0.48 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +0.93 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low +1.03 High<br />
Udder support Broken +0.10 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +1.09 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide +1.84 Close<br />
Teat length Short +0.87 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 87 45%<br />
Milk 57 71%<br />
Fertility 10 38%<br />
Calving 8 16%<br />
Beef -4 32%<br />
Health 7 56%<br />
Maintenance 9 31%<br />
Management -1 21%<br />
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Below<br />
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Below<br />
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Below<br />
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EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +321<br />
Fat kg +15 +0.05%<br />
Protein kg +11 +0.01%<br />
Reliability 71%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) +0.32 34%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.12 71%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) N/A N/A<br />
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GRASSLAND<br />
5
Legend<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
Morningview legend<br />
HBN: 65000315404667<br />
AI Code: VGE<br />
Oman x Durham x Bellwood<br />
High components and health traits<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
DIAMOND<br />
SIRES<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
Legend Willie<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PLI2012 £191 PIN2012 £40<br />
Milk kg +347<br />
Fat kg +23.4 +0.12%<br />
Protein kg +18.2 +0.09%<br />
Reliability 94%<br />
Beta Casein A1/A2<br />
Direct Calving Ease +3.00%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +2.15<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +1.23<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Daughters<br />
2919<br />
Maternal Calving Ease 3.90%<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count -0.06%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Herds 1075<br />
Locomotion +1.84<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament -0.08<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed -12.24<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein ICBF<br />
84 Daughters N/A Herds Reliability 38%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +0.95 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +0.17 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +2.28 Excellent<br />
Stature Short +1.50 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow +2.96 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow +2.29 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick +0.40 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +1.78 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +1.02 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight -1.49 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low +2.40 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +0.37 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low +0.86 High<br />
Udder support Broken -0.40 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +0.16 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide +0.12 Close<br />
Teat length Short -0.22 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 173 83%<br />
Milk 70 97%<br />
Fertility 66 68%<br />
Calving 43 96%<br />
Beef 4 96%<br />
Health 3 82%<br />
Maintenance -13 77%<br />
Management 0 62%<br />
Below<br />
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EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +296<br />
Fat kg +16 +0.08%<br />
Protein kg +13 +0.06%<br />
Reliability 97%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -3.35 74%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.06 91%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -3.70 99%<br />
Above<br />
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GRASSLAND<br />
6
Levi<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
Morningview LEVI<br />
HBN: 65000063927723<br />
AI Code: MWL<br />
Buckeye x Oman x Durham<br />
Balances high milk, protein & fertility<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
ROCK SOLID<br />
GENETICS<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
Levi 2318<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PLI2012 £247 PIN2012 £49<br />
Milk kg +622<br />
Fat kg +30.7 +0.07%<br />
Protein kg +23.9 +0.04%<br />
Reliability 83%<br />
Beta Casein A2/A2 Daughters 158 Herds 85<br />
Direct Calving Ease +2.00%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +2.48<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition -0.51<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +4.90%<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count -0.15%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion +2.39<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament -0.06<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed +2.67<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein ICBF<br />
N/A Daughters N/A Herds Reliability 38%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +1.50 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +0.80 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +2.25 Excellent<br />
Stature Short +0.99 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow -0.06 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow +0.39 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick +1.09 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow -0.79 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +2.56 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight -1.08 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low +2.22 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +1.07 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low +1.18 High<br />
Udder support Broken -0.12 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +0.45 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide +0.35 Close<br />
Teat length Short -1.19 Long<br />
Below<br />
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EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 228 55%<br />
Milk 89 71%<br />
Fertility 85 57%<br />
Calving 51 54%<br />
Beef 1 30%<br />
Health 7 53%<br />
Maintenance -3 23%<br />
Management -2 8%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +520<br />
Fat kg +19 -0.01%<br />
Protein kg +19 +0.03%<br />
Reliability 71%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -4.66 60%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.15 69%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -4.50 59%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
GRASSLAND<br />
7
McCORMICK<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
Gran-J Oman McCORMICK<br />
HBN: 65000135778023<br />
AI Code: GJM<br />
Oman x Durham x Jolt<br />
High fertility, high components<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
SEMEN<br />
FERTILITY<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
ROCK SOLID<br />
GENETICS<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
Twin Birch McCormick 7449<br />
McCormick dtr<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PLI2012 £187 PIN2012 £25<br />
Milk kg +302<br />
Fat kg +19.4 +0.09%<br />
Protein kg +10.6 +0.01%<br />
Reliability 95%<br />
Beta Casein A1/A2 Daughters 1037 Herds 259<br />
Direct Calving Ease +1.7%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +1.49<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +0.11<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +5.1%<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count -0.14%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion +1.29<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament +0.03<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed -2.42<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein ICBF<br />
0 Daughters 0 Herds Reliability 38%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +1.93 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +1.64 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +1.53 Excellent<br />
Stature Short +0.80 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow -0.17 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow 0.00 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick +0.29 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +0.03 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +0.73 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight -0.95 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low +0.54 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +1.34 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low +1.38 High<br />
Udder support Broken +1.82 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +2.45 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide +1.44 Close<br />
Teat length Short -0.45 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 188 71%<br />
Milk 59 77%<br />
Fertility 95 64%<br />
Calving 46 92%<br />
Beef -12 89%<br />
Health 9 65%<br />
Maintenance -8 61%<br />
Management 1 24%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg 363<br />
Fat kg 16 +0.04%<br />
Protein kg 12 +0.00%<br />
Reliability 77%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -6.45 69%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.14 80%<br />
Calving Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -3.90 99%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
8GRASSLAND
Nefas<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
AL Par Shottle NEFAS<br />
HBN: 72004990259221<br />
AI Code: APF<br />
Shottle x Jocko x Hunter<br />
High components, strength & good all round health traits<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
ROCK SOLID<br />
GENETICS<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
Boselli NEFAS<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PLI2012 £136 PIN2012 £27<br />
Milk kg +178<br />
Fat kg +15.9 +0.11%<br />
Protein kg +10.9 +0.06%<br />
Reliability 82%<br />
Beta Casein A1/A1 Daughters 127 Herds 81<br />
Direct Calving Ease +2.80%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +1.30<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition -0.06<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +5.90%<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count -0.08%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion +1.96<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament +0.08<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed -0.76<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein ICBF<br />
N/A Daughters N/A Herds Reliability 38%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +1.86 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +1.72 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +1.34 Excellent<br />
Stature Short +0.76 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow -0.10 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow +0.34 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick +0.99 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +1.08 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins -0.17 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight +0.69 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low +0.56 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +2.06 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low +1.71 High<br />
Udder support Broken +1.61 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +1.56 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide +1.46 Close<br />
Teat length Short -1.06 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 132 56%<br />
Milk 62 67%<br />
Fertility 18 48%<br />
Calving 42 61%<br />
Beef 4 59%<br />
Health 5 60%<br />
Maintenance -2 56%<br />
Management 4 20%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +331<br />
Fat kg +13 +0.00%<br />
Protein kg +13 +0.03%<br />
Reliability 67%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -0.16 51%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.08 76%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -3.70 71%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
GRASSLAND<br />
9
Ponder<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
Coldsprings PONDER<br />
HBN: 65000062246687<br />
AI Code: RSP<br />
Buckeye x Oman x Patron<br />
Fulfills all needs, milk, components, SCC, fertility & longevity<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
ROCK SOLID<br />
GENETICS<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
Oakwood Ponder<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PLI2012 £139 PIN2012 £27<br />
Milk kg +345<br />
Fat kg +17.9 +0.05%<br />
Protein kg +12.9 +0.02%<br />
Reliability 82%<br />
Beta Casein A2/A2 Daughters 139 Herds 73<br />
Direct Calving Ease +0.81%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +1.32<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition -0.57<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +5.70%<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count -0.08%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion +2.16<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament -0.06<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed +2.67<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein ICBF<br />
N/A Daughters N/A Herds Reliability 38%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +2.49 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +2.13 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +2.07 Excellent<br />
Stature Short +1.68 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow +0.77 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow +0.99 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick +1.13 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +0.51 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +0.33 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight -1.20 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low +1.73 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +1.93 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low +1.55 High<br />
Udder support Broken +2.41 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +2.31 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide +2.64 Close<br />
Teat length Short -1.07 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 173 57%<br />
Milk 61 70%<br />
Fertility 78 55%<br />
Calving 44 51%<br />
Beef -6 57%<br />
Health 2 52%<br />
Maintenance -5 49%<br />
Management -1 8%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +368<br />
Fat kg +14 +0.00%<br />
Protein kg +13 +0.01%<br />
Reliability 70%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -5.26 58%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.08 68%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -3.50 50%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
GRASSLAND<br />
10
Starlight<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
Killingley Keet STARLIGHT<br />
HBN: 141654261754<br />
AI Code: SXL<br />
Keet x Excellency x Sunny Boy<br />
Compact hard working cows with high protein %<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
Starlight Dam<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PLI2012 £18 PIN2012 £-3<br />
Milk kg -236<br />
Fat kg -4.10 +0.07%<br />
Protein kg -3.70 +0.05%<br />
Reliability 94%<br />
Beta Casein N/A Daughters 78 Herds 43<br />
Direct Calving Ease +1.30%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +3.76<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +0.60<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +7.10%<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count +0.09%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion -1.60<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament +0.02<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed -18.60<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein ICBF<br />
N/A Daughters N/A Herds Reliability 38%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor -1.41 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor -1.08 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor -1.71 Excellent<br />
Stature Short -0.41 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow +0.49 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow -1.69 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick -1.31 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow -0.78 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +2.36 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight +0.92 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low -1.50 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +0.87 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low -1.30 High<br />
Udder support Broken -0.51 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +1.44 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide -2.31 Close<br />
Teat length Short -0.37 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 217 79%<br />
Milk 45 92%<br />
Fertility 117 67%<br />
Calving 53 88%<br />
Beef -4 87%<br />
Health -3 68%<br />
Maintenance 4 73%<br />
Management 5 69%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +160<br />
Fat kg +7 +0.01%<br />
Protein kg +9 +0.06%<br />
Reliability 92%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -6.04 68%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) +0.09 80%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -4.80 96%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
GRASSLAND<br />
11
VICTORIOUS<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
Hanrahan VICTORIOUS<br />
HBN: 46151519140568<br />
AI Code: HSV<br />
Laurel x Zander x Merci<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
No photos available<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PLI2012 £77 PIN2012 £11<br />
Milk kg -372<br />
Fat kg +2.8 +0.23<br />
Protein kg -0.09 +0.15<br />
Reliability 68%<br />
Beta Casein N/A Daughters 0 Herds 0<br />
Direct Calving Ease +2.40%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +3.96<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +0.35<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +5.84%<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count -0.07%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion +0.63<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament +0.08<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed -13.5<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein ICBF<br />
0 Daughters 0 Herds Reliability 38% Genomic Proof<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +0.98 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +0.89 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +0.78 Excellent<br />
Stature Short +0.06 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow -0.42 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow -1.22 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick -0.22 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +1.22 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +1.59 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight -0.03 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low +0.82 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +1.35 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low +0.60 High<br />
Udder support Broken +0.06 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +1.24 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide -0.11 Close<br />
Teat length Short -1.39 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 229 54%<br />
Milk 62 66%<br />
Fertility 118 50%<br />
Calving 33 53%<br />
Beef -6 52%<br />
Health 6 48%<br />
Maintenance 10 46%<br />
Management 6 30%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg 104<br />
Fat kg 15 0.20%<br />
Protein kg 9 0.11%<br />
Reliability 66%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -5.90 51%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.07 64%<br />
Calving Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -2.51 55%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
genomic<br />
12
DAN<br />
Ballydehob<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
DAN 1263<br />
HBN: HOLIRLM41163861263<br />
Fairgalt 2 x Hugo x Oman<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
No photos available<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
EBI 305 52%<br />
Milk 6 65%<br />
Fertility 209 46%<br />
Calving 29 56%<br />
Beef 1 49%<br />
Health 4 42%<br />
Maintenance -2 44%<br />
Management 3 18%<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +82<br />
Fat kg +15 +0.21%<br />
Protein kg +9 +0.12%<br />
Reliability 65%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -11.47 47%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.07 61%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -2.39 60%<br />
GENOMIC<br />
KEVIN<br />
Curra<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
KEVIN<br />
HBN: HOLIRLM351066191249<br />
Lance x Jordanaire x Rusellino<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
EBI 254 43%<br />
Milk 51 54%<br />
Fertility 164 37%<br />
Calving 40 47%<br />
Beef -17 40%<br />
Health 4 35%<br />
Maintenance 13 35%<br />
Management -1 16%<br />
No photos available<br />
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EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg -71<br />
Fat kg +6 +0.17%<br />
Protein kg +6 +0.17%<br />
Reliability 54%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -8.98 38%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.03 52%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -3.20 52%<br />
GENOMIC
ROCK<br />
RADNEY<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
ROCK<br />
HBN: 46151289161039<br />
Supersonic x Ruud22 x Usnes<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
EBI 260 53%<br />
Milk 50 66%<br />
Fertility 160 49%<br />
Calving 36 57%<br />
Beef -12 50%<br />
Health 6 42%<br />
Maintenance 15 43%<br />
Management 5 13%<br />
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EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +169<br />
Fat kg +10 +0.06%<br />
Protein kg +9 +0.07%<br />
Reliability 66%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -7.41 51%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.06 65%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -2.61 61%<br />
GENOMIC<br />
STRUCK<br />
Curra<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
Tunder STRUCK<br />
HBN: HOLIRLM351066181223<br />
Supersonic x Russellinio x Pigeonwood<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
EBI 260 45%<br />
Milk 66 58%<br />
Fertility 145 40%<br />
Calving 41 49%<br />
Beef -20 41%<br />
Health 7 38%<br />
Maintenance 19 34%<br />
Management 2 14%<br />
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EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +76<br />
Fat kg +8 +0.10%<br />
Protein kg +10 +0.15%<br />
Reliability 58%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -8.55 42%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.09 57%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -3.18 53%<br />
GENOMIC
EBI Milk Fertility Calving Carcass<br />
Ayrshire<br />
S862 TREVASKIS MATCHMAKER 111 -9 104 8 -12<br />
Brown Swiss<br />
S313 HILLTOP ACRES PT DALLAS TWIN 14 7 -3 3 -4<br />
Friesian<br />
RBJ COOLMOHAN REBNAUTICAL 1 235 31 175 33 -9<br />
BIQ BLACKISLE GARVE ET 173 -53 183 39 -16<br />
DUO DEANGATE CENTURION 166 27 106 25 -11<br />
CXB CATLANE CARBON 155 -4 117 31 -8<br />
KLI BLACKISLE KILMUIR ET 154 -18 146 23 -11<br />
WUI WINNOCH UMPIRE ET 145 -6 113 21 -11<br />
LVI LANGLEY EVOLUTION 142 -29 131 27 -11<br />
WFZ WINNOCH OFFICER 142 2 95 35 -15<br />
NWE NEREWATER TIPTOP ET 141 -15 112 35 -4<br />
KZS CATLANE STOKER 140 -13 130 19 -25<br />
S704 BLACKISLE MAVERICK ET 140 -25 112 44 -1<br />
S976 DEANGATE OSBERT 128 31 65 24 -11<br />
S1444 KIRKBY MAJOR 120 10 86 19 -9<br />
LNR LAKEMEAD RANCHER 112 27 52 29 -6<br />
Holstein<br />
BZR BALLYBRIDE DANO 231 41 146 32 -8<br />
YOA BALLYDEHOB ROY 765 213 50 107 49 7<br />
ERZ BERTE 196 24 127 33 7<br />
LZI BALLYCAIRN LINUS ET 188 78 51 55 4<br />
WJU WA-DEL JUNCTION-ET 185 86 64 34 6<br />
ABH ABS HERCULES 182 75 69 36 -13<br />
WZD MOET MCDOWELL 177 64 70 45 -8<br />
LJG LARCREST GENUINE-ET 175 69 59 55 -6<br />
YBZ LYNALLY BLIZZARD 173 57 76 40 -1<br />
YGR BROWNEY GIO RUU 714 153 42 71 39 -1<br />
YBE ELDERBERRY RED 149 58 61 30 -1<br />
OLM BALLYCAIRN MASCOL MARS 142 54 52 29 -4<br />
SXV SCHILLVIEW OMAN GERARD-ET 125 77 24 29 5<br />
HJS HEJA SPENCER LEIPO 123 20 56 42 -8<br />
PEM PINE-TREE MARTHA SHOLTEN-ET 112 42 48 25 0<br />
S962 COPPERTOP DOBERMAN-ET 110 73 12 13 -5<br />
WPY WELCOME PENNYMAKER-ET 100 59 20 19 -1<br />
S798 BIDLEA PADBURY PI 88 66 -9 35 -4<br />
Jersey<br />
S1145 POTTERSWALLS GLAMS COMERICA 185 23 128 25 -22<br />
S920 TOLLENAARS IMPULS LEGAL 233-ET 175 55 104 4 -71<br />
S972 FAIRWAY KLIPPER-ET 167 50 87 16 -63<br />
Mountbeliarde<br />
S1287 VASCO JB 100 44 59 -13 20<br />
S1286 FENOUIL JB 76 26 48 -1 12<br />
Swedish Red<br />
BZA BREDAKER 197 30 129 16 -3<br />
RAM RAMSHAMMAR 178 13 120 24 5<br />
BCX BRATTBACKA 173 16 117 34 -1<br />
SZA S ADAM 170 28 85 42 -1<br />
GAX GARDO 150 -6 131 14 -7<br />
S1010 V FOSKE 92 2 64 24 -2<br />
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Health Main Manage Milk KG Fat KG Prot KG Fat % Prot % CI SUV<br />
0 18 1 -141 -4 -3 0.02 0.05 -5.88 2.83<br />
2 8 0 -7 1 1 0.03 0.02 0.7 0.48<br />
-1 12 -7 -258 4 1 0.27 0.19 -10.68 3.97<br />
6 14 1 -240 -11 -10 -0.03 -0.04 -11.73 3.6<br />
11 9 -2 171 14 5 0.14 -0.02 -6.21 2.71<br />
7 10 0 -255 -1 -4 0.18 0.09 -7.58 2.26<br />
4 12 -3 -195 -5 -5 0.04 0.03 -9.69 2.58<br />
7 13 6 158 9 0 0.05 -0.10 -7.35 2.15<br />
9 12 3 -457 -4 -11 0.28 0.10 -9.14 1.87<br />
8 15 2 -69 4 -1 0.12 0.02 -5.61 2.35<br />
5 7 1 -83 -1 -3 0.05 -0.01 -7.48 1.89<br />
3 27 0 -227 -3 -5 0.1 0.06 -8.73 2.19<br />
6 3 2 -268 -3 -8 0.17 0.03 -7.62 1.76<br />
2 15 3 47 9 4 0.15 0.05 -3.66 1.75<br />
7 8 -1 43 5 1 0.07 0.01 -5.43 1.79<br />
-4 12 2 108 5 5 0.01 0.03 -2.43 1.93<br />
0 15 5 40 4 7 0.05 0.10 -8.63 3.57<br />
3 -10 7 172 6 10 -0.02 0.07 -6.14 2.85<br />
0 3 2 185 4 6 -0.05 -0.01 -7.03 3.64<br />
5 -9 4 388 18 15 0.06 0.04 -2.62 1.65<br />
1 -7 1 477 23 17 0.08 0.02 -4.66 0.69<br />
1 14 -1 425 17 15 0.01 0.03 -4 1.74<br />
10 -4 1 470 15 15 -0.05 -0.01 -3.89 1.97<br />
5 -10 2 278 15 13 0.08 0.06 -4.58 0.36<br />
8 -7 1 497 12 14 -0.12 -0.03 -2.52 3.86<br />
3 -5 4 133 8 7 0.06 0.06 -3.58 2.32<br />
2 -1 -1 253 12 11 0.05 0.06 -3.52 1.61<br />
4 7 -1 387 11 12 -0.06 -0.01 -1.33 3.02<br />
-3 -8 2 621 15 19 -0.15 -0.03 -0.28 1.7<br />
4 13 -4 -24 4 2 0.08 0.07 -2.37 2.31<br />
4 -9 1 368 7 11 -0.13 -0.02 -1.29 2.71<br />
9 5 3 484 17 16 -0.02 0.00 0.67 1.65<br />
3 1 0 338 10 13 -0.05 0.03 -0.28 1.36<br />
2 -3 1 315 13 13 0.02 0.05 0.99 0.26<br />
0 31 0 -327 12 -3 0.51 0.16 -7.1 3.58<br />
1 80 2 -32 13 6 0.27 0.14 -5.83 2.85<br />
0 77 0 -32 15 5 0.32 0.12 -4.49 2.75<br />
1 -8 -2 22 2 7 0.02 0.12 -4.44 0.48<br />
2 -8 -3 6 2 4 0.04 0.07 -2.59 1.42<br />
4 15 6 -237 3 1 0.24 0.19 -7.04 3.76<br />
6 13 -4 -126 1 0 0.12 0.08 -6.21 3.86<br />
6 6 -5 -245 1 -1 0.21 0.15 -6.21 3.59<br />
6 9 2 45 6 4 0.08 0.05 -5.78 1.32<br />
3 10 5 -122 -11 -1 -0.13 0.06 -6.83 4.14<br />
1 3 0 -62 -3 0 -0.01 0.05 -3.48 1.89<br />
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We’ve analysed data on over 25,000<br />
cows in our RMS herds to see the effects<br />
that Powerstart treated silage had on<br />
calving interval.<br />
The analysis showed that those cows fed<br />
with Powerstart treated silage had a<br />
calving interval which averaged 10 days<br />
less than those which were fed with<br />
non-Powerstart treated silage.<br />
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BRANDYSNAP<br />
FRIESIAN<br />
Langley brandysnap<br />
HBN: 20000000621774<br />
AI Code: LYP<br />
Brandysnap x Pegasus x Helmsman<br />
Fertility superstar<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
Brandysnap second calver<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
PLI2012 £59 PIN2012 £3<br />
Milk kg +280<br />
Fat kg +5.8 -0.09%<br />
Protein kg +3.70 -0.08%<br />
Reliability 98%<br />
Beta Casein N/A Daughters 297 Herds 94<br />
Direct Calving Ease +1.5%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +3.50<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +2.75<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +9.5<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count -0.07%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion -0.19<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament +0.00<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed -5.28<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein <strong>UK</strong><br />
22 Daughters 8 Herds Reliability 57%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +0.09 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +0.04 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +0.27 Excellent<br />
Stature Short -0.31 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow +0.15 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow -0.24 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick -0.27 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow -0.01 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +0.61 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight +0.65 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low -0.80 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose -0.29 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low -0.63 High<br />
Udder support Broken -0.86 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +0.01 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide -0.04 Close<br />
Teat length Short -0.45 Long<br />
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EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
EBI 222 41%<br />
Milk -16 73%<br />
Fertility 222 12%<br />
Calving 15 41%<br />
Beef -24 53%<br />
Health 3 47%<br />
Maintenance 21 33%<br />
Management 1 13%<br />
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EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg -323<br />
Fat kg -11 +0.04%<br />
Protein kg -6 +0.06%<br />
Reliability 31%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -15.15 12%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.07 72%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -0.50 37%<br />
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GRASSLAND<br />
19
CALEB<br />
FRIESIAN<br />
Catlane CALEB<br />
HBN: 20000000638695<br />
<strong>Genus</strong> ABS Code: FH3181<br />
Corsair x Crescendo x Alphonso 2<br />
Powerful cows with chart topping fertility<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
Dam: Catlane Crescendo Christine<br />
Sire: Catlane Corsair<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
PLI2012 £70 PIN2012 £7<br />
Milk kg +3<br />
Fat kg +3.4 +0.03%<br />
Protein kg +2.8 +0.03%<br />
Reliability 43%<br />
Beta Casein N/A Daughters 0 Herds 0<br />
Direct Calving Ease +3.70 Maternal Calving Ease +8.30 Locomotion +0.05<br />
Unsuitable<br />
Suitable Below<br />
Above Below<br />
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for heifers<br />
for heifers Average<br />
Average Average<br />
Average<br />
Lifespan +3.38<br />
Somatic Cell Count -0.03 Temperament +0.03<br />
Below<br />
Above Non<br />
Improver Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average Improver<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +4.17<br />
Milking Speed -4.54<br />
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Average<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Dam Yield<br />
Lact Milk Days Fat Kg Ptn Kg Fat % Ptn %<br />
1 7341 305 260 250 3.54 3.41<br />
2 7936 305 279 267 3.52 3.36<br />
3 8395 305 342 294 4.08 3.51<br />
4 8129 305 352 284 4.33 3.5<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 217 39%<br />
Milk -25 47%<br />
Fertility 216 36%<br />
Calving 13 36%<br />
Beef -12 39%<br />
Health 5 33%<br />
Maintenance 19 36%<br />
Management 2 16%<br />
Below<br />
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Below<br />
Average<br />
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Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg -378<br />
Fat kg -9 +0.10%<br />
Protein kg -8 +0.10%<br />
Reliability 47%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -14.72 36%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
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Above<br />
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Above<br />
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Above<br />
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Above<br />
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genomic<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.03 46%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -1.30 45%<br />
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HILTON<br />
FRIESIAN<br />
Morcourt HILTON<br />
HBN: 20000000631092<br />
AI Code: MJL<br />
Hylke x Orchid x Falco<br />
The <strong>UK</strong>’s No.1 PLI Friesian sire<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
dtr: Morcourt Blackberry 83, first lactation<br />
dtr: No.215, second lactation<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
PLI2012 £188 PIN2012 £42<br />
Milk kg +453<br />
Fat kg +28.2 +0.12%<br />
Protein kg +18.3 +0.04%<br />
Reliability 95%<br />
Beta Casein N/A Daughters 132 Herds 31<br />
Direct Calving Ease +1.5%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +1.95<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +2.53<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +7.8<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count 0.00%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion +0.14<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament +0.01<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed +1.14<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein <strong>UK</strong><br />
65 Daughters 20 Herds Reliability 77%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +0.25 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +0.42 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor 0.00 Excellent<br />
Stature Short +0.38 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow +0.77 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow +0.68 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick +0.09 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +0.47 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins -0.34 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight -0.80 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low -0.47 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose -1.67 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low 0.00 High<br />
Udder support Broken +0.75 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep -1.50 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide +0.95 Close<br />
Teat length Short +2.38 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
EBI 151 30%<br />
Milk 10 33%<br />
Fertility 114 26%<br />
Calving 30 35%<br />
Beef -11 31%<br />
Health 1 31%<br />
Maintenance 9 28%<br />
Management 0 25%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg -140<br />
Fat kg -3 +0.05%<br />
Protein kg 0 +0.10%<br />
Reliability 33%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -7.58 26%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) 0 28%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -2.10 40%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
GRASSLAND<br />
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PIET<br />
FRIESIAN<br />
Carrickshock Piet 2<br />
HBN: 211238111328<br />
AI Code: PKE<br />
Adema 186 X Osseweidesneuver X Capan 76<br />
High Production Friesian with great solids<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
Carrickshock Piet 2<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
PLI2012 £94 PIN2012 £23<br />
Milk kg +146<br />
Fat kg +13 +0.08%<br />
Protein kg +10.2 +0.07%<br />
Reliability 24%<br />
Beta Casein N/A Daughters 0 Herds 0<br />
Direct Calving Ease 2.20<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +8.30 Locomotion -1.36<br />
Unsuitable<br />
Suitable Below<br />
Above Below<br />
Above<br />
for heifers<br />
for heifers Average<br />
Average Average<br />
Average<br />
Lifespan +0.71<br />
Somatic Cell Count +0.09 Temperament +0.05<br />
Below<br />
Above Non<br />
Improver Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average Improver<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +1.97<br />
Milking Speed -3.95<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Dam Yield<br />
Lact 305d Milk Kgs 305d Fat Kgs 305d Ptn Kgs 305d BFat% 305d Ptn%<br />
1 6488 246 231 3.79 3.56<br />
2 8176 316 279 3.86 3.41<br />
3 9145 330 318 3.61 3.48<br />
4 9309 380 330 4.09 3.55<br />
5 9517 401 339 4.21 3.56<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 115 29%<br />
Milk 31 40%<br />
Fertility 52 24%<br />
Calving 31 42%<br />
Beef -3 34%<br />
Health -2 26%<br />
Maintenance 5 30%<br />
Management 3 24%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg 26<br />
Fat kg 7 +0.12%<br />
Protein kg 4 +0.07%<br />
Reliability 40%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -3.62 25%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
genomic<br />
Udder (SCC) +0.06 32%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -2.70 52%<br />
22
QUENTIN<br />
FRIESIAN<br />
Deangate QUENTIN BFE91<br />
HBN: 20000000626575<br />
AI Code: DQI<br />
Hylke x Orchid x Beta<br />
The <strong>UK</strong>’s No.1 fertility sire for all breeds<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
SEMEN<br />
FERTILITY<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
ROCK SOLID<br />
GENETICS<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
dtr: Damereo Stephanotis<br />
dtr: Jondylen Quentin Kaye<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
PLI2012 £135 PIN2012 £13<br />
Milk kg +51<br />
Fat kg +5.1 +0.03%<br />
Protein kg +6 +0.05%<br />
Reliability 97%<br />
Beta Casein A1/A1 Daughters 212 Herds 69<br />
Direct Calving Ease +2.3%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +2.95<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +3.71<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +7.60<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count 0%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion +2.14<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament +0.01<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed +1.14<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Holstein <strong>UK</strong><br />
56 Daughters 18 Herds Reliability 77%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +1.77 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +1.13 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +2.14 Excellent<br />
Stature Short +0.55 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow +1.56 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow +0.51 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick -0.10 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +0.35 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +0.55 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight -2.78 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low +1.39 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +0.08 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low -0.21 High<br />
Udder support Broken 0.67 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep -0.03 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide +0.97 Close<br />
Teat length Short +0.10 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
EBI 188 54%<br />
Milk -6 72%<br />
Fertility 165 57%<br />
Calving 30 36%<br />
Beef -11 29%<br />
Health 3 63%<br />
Maintenance 8 29%<br />
Management 0 25%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg -232<br />
Fat kg -6 +0.05%<br />
Protein kg -3 +0.09%<br />
Reliability 72%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -10.86 58%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) 0 84%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -2.30 37%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
GRASSLAND<br />
23
Nautical<br />
FRIESIAN<br />
Kilsunny Nautical 7<br />
HBN: 331396551220<br />
Nautical X Osswald X Bas<br />
High EBI sire with great production and fertility<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
Kilsunny Ruby<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
PLI2012 £N/A<br />
Milk kg<br />
PIN2012 £N/A<br />
+107<br />
Fat kg +8.3 +0.05%<br />
Protein kg +7.3 +0.02%<br />
Reliability Conv %<br />
Beta Casein N/A Daughters 0 Herds 0<br />
Direct Calving Ease +0.50 Maternal Calving Ease +10.15 Locomotion -0.93<br />
Unsuitable<br />
Suitable Below<br />
Above Below<br />
Above<br />
for heifers<br />
for heifers Average<br />
Average Average<br />
Average<br />
Lifespan +3.78<br />
Somatic Cell Count -0.09 Temperament +0.00<br />
Below<br />
Above Non<br />
Improver Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average Improver<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +3.45<br />
Milking Speed +0.00<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Dam Yield<br />
Lact 305d Milk Kgs 305d Fat Kgs 305d Ptn Kgs 305d BFat% 305d Ptn%<br />
1 7983 298 280 3.73 3.50<br />
2 8421 301 314 3.58 3.73<br />
3 8571 297 312 3.46 3.64<br />
4 9736 356 355 3.66 3.65<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI 210 41%<br />
Milk 1 51%<br />
Fertility 169 56%<br />
Calving 40 43%<br />
Beef -17 37%<br />
Health 5 34%<br />
Maintenance 16 34%<br />
Management -5 28%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg -104<br />
Fat kg -2 +0.03%<br />
Protein kg -1 +0.05%<br />
Reliability 51%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -10.41 36%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
genomic<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.09 46%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -3.50 50%<br />
24
PERFECTERHBN: 04000000054935<br />
AI Code: SZH<br />
JERSEY<br />
Shellen PERFECTER<br />
Sultan x Sambo x Cosmonaut<br />
Super fats and proteins from this <strong>UK</strong> born and bred Jersey<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
ROCK SOLID<br />
GENETICS<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
dtr: Roselle Symphony<br />
dtr: Trerose Perfecter Nell<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
PLI2012 £108 PIN2012 £10<br />
Milk kg +48<br />
Fat kg +8.8 +0.12%<br />
Protein kg +2.6 +0.01%<br />
Reliability 94%<br />
Beta Casein N/A Daughters 91 Herds 53<br />
Direct Calving Ease +0.05<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +2.94<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition *N/A<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +8.60<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count +0.10%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion +2.2<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament -0.09<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed +4.32<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: DairyCo<br />
40 Daughters 26 Herds Reliability 73%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +2.10 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +2.20 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +1.70 Excellent<br />
Stature Short +0.50 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow 0 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow +0.60 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick +0.90 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +0.90 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +0.20 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight -0.90 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low +0.90 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose +2.00 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low +2.10 High<br />
Udder support Broken +2.00 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +0.10 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide +1.20 Close<br />
Teat length Short +1.50 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
EBI 175 23%<br />
Milk 33 42%<br />
Fertility 97 9%<br />
Calving 42 52%<br />
Beef -42 3%<br />
Health -3 11%<br />
Maintenance 54 3%<br />
Management -4 6%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg -356<br />
Fat kg +16 +0.66%<br />
Protein kg -3 +0.21%<br />
Reliability 42%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -5.16 10%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) 0.10 16%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -3.50 73%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
GRASSLAND<br />
25
GUNNARSTORP<br />
SWEDISH RED<br />
GUNNARSTOP<br />
HBN: 5992104<br />
AI Code: GUO<br />
Kelli x Abru x Hulan<br />
High health and beef indexes from Gunnarstop<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
ROCK SOLID<br />
GENETICS<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
dtr: No.366<br />
dtr: No.3870<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
PTA2010 December 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
PLI2012 £174 PIN2012 £30<br />
Milk kg +475<br />
Fat kg +19.2 +0.00%<br />
Protein kg +15.9 +0.00%<br />
Reliability 81%<br />
Beta Casein N/A Daughters 3195 Herds N/A<br />
Direct Calving Ease +0.90<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +3.75<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition *N/A<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +6.00<br />
Below<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count -0.08%<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Locomotion *N/A<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament -0.03<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed -11.52<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: DairyCo<br />
1366 Daughters N/A Herds Reliability 90%<br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor +1.00 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor +0.50 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor +0.80 Excellent<br />
Stature Short -0.60 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow -0.10 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow -1.90 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick -0.60 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow +0.50 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins +0.50 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight +1.00 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low -0.60 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose -0.50 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low +0.60 High<br />
Udder support Broken +1.30 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep +1.20 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide +0.50 Close<br />
Teat length Short +0.30 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
EBI 215 39%<br />
Milk 29 76%<br />
Fertility 133 6%<br />
Calving 37 69%<br />
Beef -7 41%<br />
Health 5 5%<br />
Maintenance 16 21%<br />
Management 2 15%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg 48<br />
Fat kg 7 +0.09%<br />
Protein kg 4 +0.05%<br />
Reliability 76%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -7.35 7%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.08 9%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -2.00 89%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
GRASSLAND<br />
26
o bruce<br />
SWEDISH RED<br />
O BRUCE<br />
HBN: 92181<br />
AI Code: S1179<br />
Hallvik x Ipollo x UJY Mabru<br />
High component and fertility sire<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
ROCK SOLID<br />
GENETICS<br />
CHEESE<br />
MAKER<br />
O Bruce Daughter<br />
EBI Summary December 2012<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
Direct Calving Ease +2.75<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan *N/A<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +0.00<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease +5.99<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count *N/A<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Improver<br />
O Bruce Daughter<br />
Locomotion +0.00<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament -0.04<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed +0.12<br />
Linear Assessment December 2012 Source: Viking Genetics<br />
N/A Daughters N/A Herds Reliability 90%<br />
70 80 90 100 110 120 130<br />
BODY Poor 97 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor 102 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor 92 Excellent<br />
Stature Short 99 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow 121 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow 106 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick 74 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow 113 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins 108 Sloped<br />
Rear legs Straight 92 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low 114 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose 116 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low 77 High<br />
Udder support Broken 95 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep 93 Shallow<br />
Teat pl Wide 90 Close<br />
Teat length Short 115 Long<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
EBI 145 24%<br />
Milk 32 73%<br />
Fertility 92 0%<br />
Calving 11 2%<br />
Beef -4 0%<br />
Health 0 0%<br />
Maintenance 15 0%<br />
Management 0 0%<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg -56<br />
Fat kg 6 +0.15%<br />
Protein kg 3 +0.10%<br />
Reliability 73%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -5.10 N/A%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) N/A N/A%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -0.01 89%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
GRASSLAND<br />
27
Chytodden CONAN<br />
Sire: Objat Dam: Montgomery ona MGS: Haltcliffe Hercules<br />
Ear Tag No: <strong>UK</strong>38401460041<br />
AI Code: S937<br />
Progeny of Conan<br />
Progeny of Conan<br />
GESTATION<br />
LENGTH<br />
€uro-Star Index<br />
Within Breed SBV Across Breed Rel<br />
Maternal €173 34%<br />
Terminal €103 30%<br />
Calving Diff 1.20% 67%<br />
Calving Difficulty - Breed Average 4.75%<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
GROWTH CONFORMATION MATERNAL SHOWRING<br />
CROSS-BRED<br />
SALES<br />
MEADOW<br />
QUALITY<br />
R<br />
LIMousin<br />
Stockmerle CRUISE<br />
Sire: Gitan Du P Tit Mayeur Dam: Stockmerle Wendy MGS: 4131RY Ossogne Affute<br />
Ear Tag No: 102540400200<br />
AI Code: S1157<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
GESTATION<br />
LENGTH<br />
CALF<br />
QUALITY<br />
€uro-Star Index<br />
Within Breed SBV Across Breed Rel<br />
Maternal €-2 18%<br />
Terminal €108 21%<br />
Calving Diff 12.20% 23%<br />
Calving Difficulty - Breed Average 14.00%<br />
CONFORMATION<br />
GROWTH<br />
SHOWRING<br />
CROSS-BRED<br />
SALES<br />
R<br />
belgian blue<br />
28
Solpoll 1 FERRARI<br />
Sire: Dynasty 37U Dam: Solpoll 1 Starlet C3 MGS: Udel 1 R51 Vindicator<br />
Ear Tag No: <strong>UK</strong>933001324044<br />
AI Code: S1167<br />
Progeny of Ferrari<br />
Progeny of Ferrari<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
GESTATION<br />
LENGTH<br />
€uro-Star Index<br />
Within Breed SBV Across Breed Rel<br />
Maternal €19 7%<br />
Terminal €4 10%<br />
Calving Diff 2.90% 18%<br />
CALF<br />
QUALITY<br />
GROWTH<br />
CONFORMATION<br />
MATERNAL<br />
SHOWRING<br />
CROSS-BRED<br />
SALES<br />
HEREFORD<br />
Calving Difficulty - Breed Average 3.99%<br />
R<br />
Netherton MR RADAR<br />
Sire: Dylemma Radar W42 Dam: Netherton Missie A114 MGS: Netherton Fabolous Cruz Y300<br />
Ear Tag No: 542697100527<br />
AI Code: S1223<br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
GESTATION<br />
LENGTH<br />
€uro-Star Index<br />
Within Breed SBV Across Breed Rel<br />
Maternal €125 6%<br />
Terminal €30 6%<br />
Calving Diff 2.10% 10%<br />
Calving Difficulty - Breed Average 2.18%<br />
CONFORMATION<br />
GROWTH<br />
CALF<br />
QUALITY<br />
SHOWRING<br />
CROSS-BRED<br />
SALES<br />
MEADOW<br />
QUALITY<br />
R<br />
Aberdeen Angus
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
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*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
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Improver<br />
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USER GUIDE<br />
PLI2012<br />
Helps farmers select<br />
the correct balance of<br />
longevity fertility, somatic<br />
cell count and production<br />
improvement (PIN).<br />
Recent research shows that<br />
for every £1 increase in a<br />
cows PLI, a £4.21 increase<br />
in margin results.<br />
CLASSIC<br />
HOLSTEIN<br />
Laurelhill CLASSIC<br />
Oman x Laudan x Shaker<br />
HBN: 0100636351 <strong>Genus</strong> ABS Code: FH3506<br />
Strong, fertile and hard working cattle from this high PLI sire.<br />
GRAZING<br />
CHEESE<br />
KING<br />
MAKER<br />
<strong>UK</strong><br />
CALVING<br />
PROVEN<br />
EASE<br />
EBI<br />
EBI is the Economic<br />
Breeding Index developed<br />
for the <strong>Irish</strong> dairy industry.<br />
It is a single figure<br />
expressed in Euros, aimed at<br />
assisting farmers in finding<br />
the most profitable bull to<br />
breed from. Moorepark<br />
show that 1 Euro is worth<br />
1.94 in net profit.<br />
DAUGHTER<br />
FERTILITY<br />
PTA2010<br />
(Predicted<br />
Transmitting Ability)<br />
Milk Sub Index<br />
Emphasis on % of fat and<br />
protein as opposed to milk<br />
yield<br />
The PTA is the predicted<br />
level of production, above<br />
or below the base, which<br />
the animal is capable of<br />
passing on to its offspring.<br />
Daughter Fertility<br />
Index<br />
A measure of female<br />
fertility. The average of all<br />
marketed bulls is 0. Each<br />
point increase in fertility is<br />
worth half a day in calving<br />
interval. The majority of<br />
bulls would fall between<br />
(poor)-15 to +15(good).<br />
3<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF FITNESS TRAITS<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
Direct Calving Ease +1.9% Maternal Calving Ease +0.7% Locomotion -0.19<br />
PTA2010 August 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
PLI2012 £219 PIN2012 £39<br />
Milk kg +332<br />
Fat kg +19.9 +0.08%<br />
Protein kg +18.9 +0.10%<br />
Reliability 87%<br />
Beta Casein A1/A2 Daughters 36 Herds 33<br />
Lifespan +0.4<br />
Somatic Cell Count -22% Temperament +0.49<br />
Body Condition +1.8<br />
Daughter Fertility Index +6.6 Milking Speed +0.71<br />
Linear Assessment August 2012 Source: Holstein <strong>UK</strong><br />
36 Daughters 31 Herds Reliability 81% <strong>UK</strong><br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
TYPE MERIT Poor<br />
1.25 Excellent<br />
MAMMARY Poor<br />
1.42 Excellent<br />
LEGS/FEET Poor<br />
0.06 Excellent<br />
Stature<br />
Short<br />
0.01 Tall<br />
Chest width Narrow<br />
2.20 Wide<br />
Body depth Shallow<br />
0.19 Deep<br />
Angularity Thick<br />
-1.77 Angular<br />
Rump width Narrow<br />
0.28 Wide<br />
Rump angle High pins<br />
-0.67 Sloped<br />
Rear legs<br />
Straight<br />
-1.66 Sickle<br />
Foot angle Low<br />
1.60 Steep<br />
Fore udder Loose<br />
1.59 Strong<br />
Rear udder Low<br />
0.73 High<br />
Udder support Broken<br />
-0.50 Strong<br />
Udder depth Deep<br />
1.55 Shallow<br />
Front teat pl Wide<br />
-0.04 Close<br />
Teat length Short<br />
0.70 Long<br />
Rear teat pl Apart<br />
-1.61 Close<br />
EBI SUMMARY<br />
EBI SUB INDEX<br />
Laurelhil Classic daughter from Cheshire<br />
EBI Summary August 2012<br />
Index Euro Rel<br />
EBI 161 62%<br />
Milk Sub 78 67%<br />
Fertility Sub 69 57%<br />
Calving Sub 34 62%<br />
Beef Sub -25 59%<br />
Health Sub 4 67%<br />
Maintenance<br />
Sub<br />
1 56%<br />
EBI Sub Index PTA<br />
Source: ICBF<br />
Milk PTA %<br />
Milk kg +333<br />
Fat kg +13 +0.01%<br />
Protein kg +15 +0.07%<br />
Reliability 67%<br />
Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Calv Int (Days) -3.19 58%<br />
Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />
Udder (SCC) -0.06 69%<br />
Calving Sub Inde PTA<br />
Rel%<br />
Gest Len (Days) -2.29 65%<br />
GRASSLAND<br />
Fertility Sub Index<br />
Looks to reduce calving<br />
interval hence improving<br />
longevity<br />
Calving Sub Index<br />
Promotes calves which are<br />
easily born with a short<br />
gestation length and low<br />
mortality rate.<br />
Beef Sub Index<br />
Helps to select cows that<br />
will have a high cull value<br />
and also produce marketable<br />
bull calves.<br />
Lifespan<br />
A direct measure of how<br />
long cows are lasting in<br />
the herd. Each decimal<br />
point reflects an extra<br />
month of herd life.<br />
Linear Assessment<br />
Linear measures the difference in<br />
biological extremes in different traits,<br />
without saying which is the most<br />
desirable score. The mid point (0)<br />
represents the breed average for the<br />
population.<br />
Maintenance Sub Index<br />
Promotes a lighter cow<br />
requiring less maintenance.<br />
Health Sub Index<br />
Selects for low SCC and<br />
lamness
Head Office<br />
ABS Ireland<br />
Castletownroche Mill,<br />
Ballyadeen,<br />
Castletownroche, Co. Cork<br />
Tel: (022) 46030, 46031<br />
Fax: 022 46023<br />
email:<br />
breda.palmer@genusplc.com<br />
Ervin McKinstry<br />
General Manager - Ireland<br />
Castletownroche Mill,<br />
Ballyadeen,<br />
Castletownroche, Co. Cork<br />
Tel: 086 8527641<br />
email:<br />
ervin.mckinstry@genusplc.com<br />
Stephen Lavery<br />
Beef and Product Manager<br />
Castletownroche Mill,<br />
Ballyadeen,<br />
Castletownroche, Co. Cork<br />
Tel: 087 9809052<br />
email:<br />
stephen.lavery@genusplc.com<br />
SALES REPS<br />
Ciaran O’Shea<br />
Dairy Product Specialist<br />
Coolnamara, Borris,<br />
Co. Carlow<br />
Tel: 086 7934649<br />
email:<br />
ciaran.o’shea@genusplc.com<br />
Luke Conneely<br />
The West<br />
Ballyglass,<br />
Williamstown,<br />
Co. Galway<br />
Tel: 086 8561975<br />
Sean Dillon<br />
Kerry<br />
Trippol, Ballybunion,<br />
Co. Kerry<br />
Tel: 087 2954456<br />
Dessie Dunlevy<br />
DONEGAL,<br />
NORTH LEINSTER<br />
The Twenties,<br />
Drogheda<br />
Co. Louth<br />
Tel: 087 6846951,<br />
Home: 041 9835143<br />
Terry Dunne<br />
Clare, Limerick,<br />
North Tipp<br />
Ballybeg, Toomevara,<br />
Nenagh, Co Tipperary<br />
Tel: 087 0505663<br />
John Fogarty<br />
South Tipp,<br />
Waterford, Kilkenny<br />
Kyle, Killea, Templemore<br />
Co. Tipperary<br />
Tel: 087 6752401<br />
email:<br />
johnjoseph.forgarty@gmail.com<br />
James Foley<br />
Kerry<br />
Coomdiveen,<br />
Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry<br />
Tel: 086 8527764<br />
email: jfoley@genusplc.com<br />
Padraic Greenan<br />
Monaghan<br />
Ardaghey<br />
Co. Monaghan<br />
Tel: 086 3060901<br />
email: greenlea@gmail.com<br />
Cormac Guinan<br />
LAOIs, Offaly, KILDARE<br />
Derrydolney, Kilcormac<br />
Co. Offaly<br />
Tel: 087 2608324<br />
email:<br />
cormacderrydolney@eircom.net<br />
Robert Moynan<br />
Leitrim<br />
Corrawallen,<br />
Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim<br />
Tel: 087 1300020<br />
George Tanner<br />
Cork<br />
Cornerstone Breeding Club<br />
Co-Ordinator<br />
Carrigeen House, Conna,<br />
Co. Cork<br />
Tel: 087 1212162<br />
email:<br />
georgeandivytanner@eircom.net<br />
Gordan Kingston<br />
Cork<br />
Kilmoylerane,<br />
Ballinascarty,<br />
Clonakilty, Co. Cork<br />
Tel: 087 9977696<br />
Ciaran O’Shea<br />
Carlow, Wicklow,<br />
Wexford, Kildare<br />
www.genusbreeding.co.uk<br />
LONG LIFE COWS<br />
ABS Ireland, Castletownroche Mill, Ballyadeen, Castletownroche, Co Cork (022) 46030