Totem, Burley, Gladius – The most interesting Outcross Sires at the top level
Really, the problem is impossible to solve. Year after year since 2011, HI has searched for the Outcross Sire of the Year. Naturally, the search is for alternative pedigrees, but it is also about sires that are genetically competitive. We need bulls that have a power of attraction not only because of their sire stack, but also because of their breeding abilities, and beyond this they must be widely available internationally. It is not about finding something local, but rather international pedigree alternatives at the top genetic level. This requirement does not necessarily make the task any easier. Outcross without genetic potential also does not make any sense. Our selection this year came down to S-S-I Millington Totem. From our viewpoint, he is a sire that precisely marries all of these requirements.
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