Breeding
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INTRODUCING THE NUMBER ONE RED AND WHITE gTPI SIRE IN THE WORLD
Genus ABS release the brand new Red and White sire to their Icon Sires line up – Hoogerhorst DG OH RUBELS-RED, the highest Red and White gTPI sire available in the world. This Argo son from OH DG Rubellia VG86 traces back to Rainyridge Mr Burns Eara *RC EX92 with scores of +2733 gTPI, $892 Net Merit, +3.10 Type Merit and £667 PLI.
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Changes to the Holstein Type Merit Index in April 2019
In the upcoming April 2019 proof run, Holstein UK will implement a new Type Merit formula, which dictates the makeup of the overall Type Merit Index. NBDC geneticist, Darren Todd explains the changes to the formula.
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Holstein UK relaunches WebMate and BullSelector
The redevelopment of WebMate and Bull Selector was initiated with the primary goal of reducing the number of steps and creating a more user friendly and less time-consuming web app.
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Traceability in the Dairy Industry
The UK food supply chain continues to become more integrated, driven by the requirement from retailers and the consumer for greater traceability. The Holstein UK Group provides a variety of services that can help producers to meet strict requirements, and also build a herd that is fit for purpose.
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Mogul sons maintain top positions in April 2018 Holstein ranking lists
Mr Moviestar Mardi Gras (Mogul x Planet) maintains his lead atop the rankings for UK daughter proven sires, with +3.34 Type Merit at 93% reliability. Another Mogul son whose daughters have been pleasing the UK classifiers is Delaberge Pepper (Mogul x Planet), reflected in his +3.33 TM at 87% reliability, good enough for second place. In third is TW Goodwhone (Mogul x Alpag Iron) at +3.11 TM with high reliability (97%).
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Important changes to Holstein UK genetic evaluations for type traits in April 2017
As of April 2017, Holstein UK genetic evaluations for type traits will no longer be calculated by CDN in Canada. This service will now be provided by AHDB Dairy and their contract partners SRUC/EGENES in Edinburgh.