Breeding
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The most diverse collection of high ranking Proven & Genomic sires in Genus ABS history
This week sees the August edition of the industry-wide sire summary release or ‘Proof Run’. Each edition sees bulls receive updated proofs and allows for the release of new bulls onto the market.
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Semex tops the UK Proven Holstein lists
The August UK proof run has returned the No.1 Available UK Proven PLI bull and the No.1 proven Available UK Type bull.
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Top young sire confirms his green credentials
Young sire, Genosource Captain, reaffirms his credentials as the leading Profitable Lifetime Index sire in the genomic £PLI ranking.
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High components sire is top proven Holstein
A new number one sire takes top spot in the proven Holstein rankings.
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Industry Embraces New Johne’s Tracker
Dairy management companies, including milk recording organisations NMR and CIS, have embraced a new Johne’s progress tracker developed by the Johne’s Action Group.
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Oh – If only I had written it down
Which of course Bernard Liddle now has as he launches his long-awaited biography…
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Interest in Polled Holstein Sires Gains Momentum
Following the AHDB Proof release in April 2021, Cogent have added six of the best homozygous polled sires on the market to their catalogue as demand for polled sires continues to see an increase in demand.
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Buyer Beware - May 2021
When purchasing animals or making breeding decisions for your herd, we would like to make you aware of some important points to look out for.
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Classification - a Journey Worth Taking
Holstein UK member Ro Collingborn analyses the benefits that classification has had on her Brinkworth herd.
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April proof release – Genus ABS strong in the £PLI charts
Genus ABS are delighted that 11 of their bulls now reside in the top 20 £PLI genomic sires, according to the latest AHDB published lists.