Exploding with Profit Power
Whether searching for hot new genetics, those time proven sires or current farmer favorites, the Genex colored breed lineup has it all. Look throughout the entire lineup or focus on the top percentiles for Lifetime Cheese Merit (LCM$). Wherever you look, the Genex lineup is exploding with profit power!
Genex Jerseys: Leading the Industry
With six of the top 20 sires for LCM$ and four of the top 10 for JPITM, Genex Jerseys are the framework for building a profitable herd.
The industry's leader for Jersey profit is 236JE0003 IMPULS. He continues his reign at no. 1 in the breed for LCM$ and no. 2 for JPI at +268. His great combination of U.S. production, components and longevity make him a sire in demand.
236JE0004 ARTISTclaims the breed's no. 1 spot for Lifetime Net Merit, no. 5 for LCM$ and no. 9 for JPI. This mating sire has what every producer desires in a low +2.8% EFI, honest production, one of the breed's lowest Somatic Cell Scores and one of the highest Productive Life rankings (+4.7).
The best new debut in the Jersey industry is 1JE0604 GANNON(Jace x EX-90% Gordo x EX-90% Alf). This sire's got it all: +$435 LCM$, +248 JPITM, +5.37 JUITMwith high and wide rear udders, +2.1 PTA Type, a ton of milk (+2081) and low SCS (+2.80). To take advantage of these breed-leading genetics, consider GenChoiceTM sexed semen from GANNON.
1JE0576 JARRETT, a Bill son out of Forest Glen VD Jade, EX-93%, ranks no. 11 for LCM$ siring elite milk yield (+1883) from exceptional udders. His +236 JPI and +5.25 JUI ranking is backed by a +2.4 rear udder height and +2.2 rear udder width.
1JE6051 APPARITION, a health traits specialist and one of four Genex Jersey sires available in GenChoiceTM sexed semen, claims the no. 10 spot for LCM$. He also ranks among the top in the breed for components percents at +0.44% Fat and +0.17% Protein.
Rounding out the Genex sires in the top 20 for both JPI and LCM$ is 228JE0004 ILSLEV. This outcross sire increases both fat and protein percent (at +0.21% and +0.11%, respectively) producing an attractive cheese yield. In addition, ILSLEV improves daughter fertility at +1.0 Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR).
Also evident in the Genex lineup is an advantage in Jersey longevity and daughter fertility. Nine sires have positive proofs for both traits. Leading the lineup for Productive Life at over +2.5 are those sires so noted above and QUEST graduate 1JE0363 LUCKY, exceptional type sire 1JE0571 LOGAN, type and udder specialist 1JE0552 ACE, elite production bull 1JE0536 BORDENand the +1 ERCR sire 1JE0522 HONOUR-P. With excellence in health traits, 1JE0370 ROULETTE touts both a +4.4 Productive Life and +1.0 Daughter Pregnancy Rate.
Looking to create a bumper heifer crop in your Jerseyherd this year? Choose GenChoice sexed semen from GANNON, ACE, APPARITION or 1JE0506 LIEUTENANT.
An Unmatched Red and White Lineup
New sire 1HO7760 PARADOX2-REDrevives the great traits of CRI favorite 1HO5550 PARADOX-RED - fabulous rear udders, daughters that last, high production and high reliability - into an appealing package. His 6% Sire Calving Ease makes him ideal for heifer pens too.
Holland Genetics' sire 97HO3689 CANVAS *RC %-I stands in the 97th percentile for Lifetime Net Merit with an exceptional +5.1 Productive Life. The addition of U.S. milking daughters has further solidified his impressive cheese yield numbers.
The lineup includes two very elite PARADOX-RED sons in 1HO8220 LUKE-RED and 1HO7794 PARA *RC. With 94% reliability, LUKE-RED improves profitability at +$350 LNM, improves overall conformation with a +1.58 PTA Type and sires remarkable udders from his +2.01 Udder Composite. He's also a high fertility option, according to GenCheckTM.
At +$430 LNM and +1693 TPITM, PARA*RC is a breed-leader among Red Carrier sires. His +1.37 PTAT and attractive production and health figures add to his profit power
Bumper heifer crops are a possibility in Red and White cattle too as both 1HO6960 VIC-RED and 1HO7052 PRIMER *RChave GenChoice semen available. VIC-RED is a Fat percent improver (+0.13%) with ideal udder attachments and depth. PRIMER *RC sires trouble-free calvings and stylish appeal.
Brown Swiss Lineup Includes New Additions
1BS0553 EDDIEjoins the active lineup as our leader for LNM at +$327. EDDIE is a son of Ace, the second-crop sire who has stood the test of time. He is among the elite for Productive Life at +4.5 and sires high milk yields (+883 PTA Milk).
New Superbrown type specialist is 212BS0138 ZASTER (Zoldo x Jetway). ZASTER is no. 4 for PTAT and no. 2 for udders based on Italian rankings and is Superbrown's most popular sire globally. Tremendous milk (+1027) from breed-leading udders (+1.17 Udder Composite) make ZASTER a profitable sire choice.
The LCM leader of the Brown Swiss lineup, 212BS0077 ROMBO, started adding second-crop daughters to his proof. With 298 daughters in 265 herds, he continues to sire extremely high Fat and Protein percents along with excellent udders.
Wherever you look, the Genex colored breed sire lineup is exploding with profit power. From time-tested sires to new debuts, there is sure to be sires to fit the requirements of any breeding program.
