DOUG SAVAGE
Excluding Genomics: Would That Give Us a More Accurate Measure of a Proven Sire’s Genetic Merit?
Recently a breeder contacted Holstein International with an interesting question…’Once a bull gets a number of daughters in production why don’t they just remove the genomics from his proof altogether?...
Bosside in Wisconsin: The Sale of Genetics has Always Moved us Forward in a Big Way
Over the last 30 years the Bosside name has had a constant presence on the international Holstein scene. At first it was Bosside Ruben, then Bosside AltaRoss, Co-op Bosside Massey...
Lareleve Canada’s Top Production Herd
For 2021 they broke through the 17,000kg/37,400lb barrier!! Lareleve has a 305-day average of 17,061kg/37,613lb 3.9%f 3.2%p on110 cows. Join us for a visit to Canada’s top production herd.
Single-Step: Next Generation in Genetic Evaluations
Genomic evaluations first arrived in 2009 and created a revolution in Holstein breeding that more than doubled the rate of genetic gain. Continued refinements and improvements have produced incremental increases...
Aurora Mitchell Outcross Bull Transmitting Wide Rumps, Super Udders and Ideal Leg Set
At 2828 TPI, Mitchell sits at Nr.13 on the proven sire TPI charts. His proof shows >1,000lb milk +.11%f +.04%p, while his 2.63 type makes him the highest type bull...
Holstein Association USA: The Adoption of New Technology is Driving the Breed Forward
“To provide leadership, information, and services to help members and dairy producers worldwide be successful” …that’s the mission statement of the Holstein Association USA. As the largest dairy breed organization...
Hurtgenlea Yoder Modesto Dominant Bull Dam with Two Sons in the Breed’s Top-25
Mogul son Yoder had a number of successful sons with the most notable including Medley, Achiever and Outsiders. However, Yoder’s biggest impact has come as maternal grand-sire of bulls in...
Beef-on-Dairy Programs: Agri-Gene & RUW
The surge in use of beef bulls on lower genetic merit dairy cows continues to grow, and part of the evolution in this market is the use of male sexed...
Heat Detection: One of the Most Important Aspects of Effective Herd Management
Accurate heat detection has influence on the number of inseminations required and calving interval, which in turn has direct impact on the farms financial bottom-line. The challenge is to more...
Pine-Tree-I Pursuit: Another Bull from the Rudy Missy’s Surges to the Top
Supersire, Mogul and Balisto: Three of the most influential sires worldwide over the past decade, and they all trace to the great Rudy Missy family. Now there is a new...
Ja-Bob: Adapting to Suit Different Aspects of the Genetics Industry
Red, polled, A2A2, and now slick – the breeding goals at Ja-Bob Holsteins in Ohio have been evolving to encompass different aspects in Holstein breeding. Owner Mark Yeazel is constantly...
Early-Autumn Golden Rae: The High Indexing Branch of the Roxy’s
The Nr.1 indexing female in the breed comes from the family of Golden Rae. The Golden Rae’s have grown to a position of prominence in well-known herds such as Morningview,...