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SKYLINE<br />

HOLSTEIN<br />

Cook-Farm SKYLINE<br />

HBN: 65000062751648 <strong>Genus</strong> ABS Code: HO1729<br />

Elegant x Oman x Jordan<br />

Great fats and protein with unique outcross<br />

GRAZING<br />

KING<br />

CHEESE<br />

MAKER<br />

SEMEN<br />

FERTILITY<br />

CALVING<br />

EASE<br />

ROCK SOLID<br />

GENETICS<br />

DAUGHTER<br />

FERTILITY<br />

Dtr: Dairy Ave Skyline 7973<br />

Dtr: Skyline 8351<br />

Our people make certain your AI is done professionally.<br />

Every time.<br />

However you do it, AI has to be right – for the future of your farm. And that’s where John Elder comes in.<br />

As well as providing our most advanced Reproductive Management Systems (RMS), he’s part of the team<br />

that trains <strong>Genus</strong> ABS technicians to the highest standard.<br />

They know that proper semen handling and following correct procedures contributes to better conception<br />

rates. What’s more, they carry out over one million inseminations a year and are<br />

continuously assessed.<br />

Everyone at <strong>Genus</strong> ABS is dedicated to maximising herd fertility. To see how<br />

we can help you, call 0870 162 2000 or visit www.genusbreeding.co.uk/john<br />

GENUS. LONG LIFE COWS.<br />

TYPE ASSESSMENT PROOF FITNESS TRAITS<br />

PRODUCTION FIGURES<br />

PTA2010 August 2012<br />

Source: DairyCo breeding+<br />

PLI2012 £159 PIN2012 £31<br />

Milk kg +423<br />

Fat kg +22.6 +0.07%<br />

Protein kg +14 +0.00%<br />

Reliability 82%<br />

Beta Casein A1/A2 Daughters 125 Herds 70<br />

Direct Calving Ease +2.2<br />

Unsuitable<br />

for heifers<br />

Lifespan +0.3<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Body Condition *N/A<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

*N/A = Data Not Available<br />

Suitable<br />

for heifers<br />

Above<br />

Average<br />

Above<br />

Average<br />

Maternal Calving Ease +1.4<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Somatic Cell Count -5<br />

Above<br />

Average<br />

Non<br />

Improver<br />

Improver<br />

Daughter Fertility Index +2.4<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Above<br />

Average<br />

Locomotion +0.65<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Temperament +0.33<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Milking Speed +0.3<br />

Linear Assessment August 2012 Source: Holstein <strong>UK</strong><br />

100 Daughters 55 Herds Reliability 79% MACE<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 />

Front teat pl<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 />

Below<br />

Average<br />

-3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3<br />

2.08<br />

1.76<br />

1.18<br />

-0.03<br />

0.09<br />

-1.38<br />

-1.25<br />

-1.00<br />

1.38<br />

-1.93<br />

0.52<br />

1.45<br />

2.17<br />

0.71<br />

1.47<br />

0.24<br />

-0.13<br />

-0.35<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 />

EBI SUMMARY<br />

EBI SUB INDEX<br />

EBI Summary August 2012<br />

Index Euro Rel<br />

EBI 104 50%<br />

Milk Sub 48 68%<br />

Fertility Sub 56 51%<br />

Calving Sub 18 21%<br />

Beef Sub -16 15%<br />

Health Sub 2 64%<br />

Maintenance<br />

Sub<br />

-5 15%<br />

EBI Sub Index PTA<br />

Source: ICBF<br />

Milk PTA %<br />

Milk kg +401<br />

Fat kg +14 -0.01%<br />

Protein kg +11 -0.04%<br />

Reliability 68%<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Below<br />

Average<br />

Ferility Sub PTA Rel%<br />

Calv Int (Days) -3.08 54%<br />

Health Sub PTA Rel%<br />

Udder (SCC) -0.02 65%<br />

Calving Sub PTA Rel%<br />

Gest Len (Days) -1.31 0%<br />

Above<br />

Average<br />

Above<br />

Average<br />

Above<br />

Average<br />

Above<br />

Average<br />

Above<br />

Average<br />

Above<br />

Average<br />

Above<br />

Average<br />

<strong>GRASSLAND</strong><br />

<strong>Genus</strong> ABS, Alpha Building, London Road, Nantwich CW5 7JW.<br />

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