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Fertile Friesians<br />
from <strong>Genus</strong> ABS...<br />
Welcome to our Friesians Directory for<br />
2012-13<br />
There has been a growing increase in the use<br />
of the Friesian breed in recent years and many<br />
Holstein breeders are now crossing their cows to<br />
a Friesian sire.<br />
<strong>Genus</strong> ABS has a wide choice of top quality<br />
proven Friesian sires and also an impressive<br />
selection of well bred young sires. We are<br />
pleased to present you with the full details of our<br />
current stud in our 2012-13 Friesian directory –<br />
which includes top bulls for production, type and<br />
also the health and management traits.<br />
There is no doubt that the Friesian provides a<br />
profitable choice for many farmers!<br />
Graph 1<br />
Fertility Benefits of Fertile Friesian x Holstein<br />
Days Reduced Calving Interval<br />
12<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
Genetic benefit<br />
of Friesian vs<br />
Holstein base<br />
*<br />
Heterosis<br />
benefits of<br />
Friesian<br />
**<br />
Overall<br />
benefit of fertile<br />
Friesians<br />
* Source:Breeding+<br />
** Source:Irish Trials based upon 10,000 Friesian Cross<br />
<strong>FRIESIAN</strong><br />
Blackisle BENLOYAL *RC 100% Friesian DOB: 23.10.06<br />
BENLOYAL *RC HBN: 20000000633328 <strong>Genus</strong> ABS Code: FH3705<br />
Marshside Rocket 3 x BFE90 Gornal Pegasus<br />
Top Type sire available in <strong>UK</strong><br />
CALVING<br />
EASE<br />
<strong>UK</strong><br />
PROVEN<br />
HIGH<br />
TYPE<br />
What are the key features of the Friesian<br />
• Very good daughter fertility<br />
• Low somatic cell count<br />
• Easy calvings<br />
• Long lasting cows<br />
• Good legs and feet, well suited for grazing<br />
• High bull calf value<br />
• High fat and protein percentages<br />
• A smaller more robust cow<br />
• Heterosis from cross breeding<br />
Introducing Fertile Friesians...<br />
the world’s most fertile bulls from the<br />
world’s most fertile breed<br />
Deagate Quentin daughter<br />
There has been a gradual decline in<br />
the fertility of dairy cows in the <strong>UK</strong><br />
over the past few years and the<br />
Friesian breed is a great choice for<br />
farmers wanting to improve fertility<br />
in their herds.<br />
The Friesian breed has a 9 point<br />
advantage in genetic base for Fertility<br />
Index when compared to the Holstein<br />
breed.<br />
This means an average of 5 days<br />
reduced calving interval due to<br />
genetics alone (see graph 1).<br />
When combined with the benefits of<br />
heterosis, the Friesian bred<br />
can offer a reduction of 12 days calving interval.<br />
This reduction in calving interval is worth<br />
approx £50/cow/year!<br />
Fertile Friesians top the fertility rankings<br />
What’s more, <strong>Genus</strong> ABS has some of the most<br />
fertile sires in the breed. Deangate Quentin is<br />
the breed’s top Fertility Index sire at +11.1,<br />
equivalent to +20.1 on the Holstein base –<br />
probably the World’s best fertility sire available<br />
today from any breed!<br />
DAUGHTER FERTILITY<br />
SIRE<br />
INDEX<br />
Quentin +20.1<br />
Tarquin +15.7<br />
Evolution +15.2<br />
Pinnacle +14.6<br />
Umpire +14.1<br />
Standard +13.2<br />
Front cover: Main photo: Damereo Stephanotis( Deangate Quentin dtr).<br />
Other photos left to right: Quentin, Benloyal & Hilton.<br />
3<br />
FITNESS TRAITS<br />
TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF<br />
dtr: Bradash Gladlass 94<br />
Direct Calving Ease +1.5%<br />
Unsuitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Lifespan +0.5<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Body Condition +0.47<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
*N/A = Data Not Available<br />
TYPE MERIT<br />
MAMMARY<br />
LEGS/FEET<br />
Stature<br />
Chest width<br />
Body depth<br />
Angularity<br />
Rump width<br />
Rump angle<br />
Rear legs<br />
Foot angle<br />
Fore udder<br />
Rear udder<br />
Udder support<br />
Udder depth<br />
Teat placement<br />
Teat length<br />
Rear teat pl<br />
Poor<br />
Poor<br />
Poor<br />
Short<br />
Narrow<br />
Shallow<br />
Thick<br />
Narrow<br />
High pins<br />
Straight<br />
Low<br />
Loose<br />
Low<br />
Broken<br />
Deep<br />
Wide<br />
Short<br />
Apart<br />
Suitable<br />
for heifers<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Maternal Calving Ease *N/A<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Somatic Cell Count +2%<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Non<br />
Improver<br />
Improver<br />
Daughter Fertility Index +0.9<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Locomotion +1.53<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Temperament +0.44<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Milking Speed +1.95<br />
Below<br />
Average<br />
Linear Assessment August 2012 Source:<br />
38 Daughters 19 Herds Reliability 69% <strong>UK</strong><br />
-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />
3.06<br />
2.83<br />
1.99<br />
-1.06<br />
0.36<br />
0.01<br />
0.09<br />
-0.27<br />
-0.37<br />
-0.97<br />
0.79<br />
2.09<br />
2.68<br />
0.97<br />
1.84<br />
2.58<br />
-1.86<br />
2.70<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Above<br />
Average<br />
Excellent<br />
Excellent<br />
Excellent<br />
Tall<br />
Wide<br />
Deep<br />
Angular<br />
Wide<br />
Sloped<br />
Sickle<br />
Steep<br />
Strong<br />
High<br />
Strong<br />
Shallow<br />
Close<br />
Long<br />
Close<br />
dtr: No.777<br />
PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />
PTA2010 August 2012<br />
Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />
PLI2012 £148 PIN2012 £19<br />
Milk kg +309<br />
Fat kg +20.9 +0.09%<br />
Protein kg +6.0 -0.06%<br />
Reliability 84%<br />
Daughters 33 Herds 18<br />
GRAZING<br />
KING<br />
2
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