DOUG SAVAGE
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Beef-on-Dairy Programs: Norbreck Genetics & VOSt
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...
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,...
Elmar in Australia Home of the Jessica Cow Family
The Elmar herd in northern Victoria has often made news headlines over the past two decades, principally via the exploits of their Jessica cow family. Three years ago the move...
Apple is the All-Time Red World Champion
It was the perfect time to conduct the All-Time Red World Champion competition, a silver lining to a dark cloud that has shrouded the world’s show rings over the past...
Crisdhome: Home to Impressive High-Type Holsteins
In the Top-3 of herds with the highest percentage of excellent cows (see HI 8/2021) we find Crisdhome in western Wisconsin. Here, two thirds of the 100-cow herd is scored...