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Genetic Condition Under Investigation
Last year, farmers in several states contacted researchers at Pennsylvania State University about a suspected genetic condition characterized by a calf’s inability to stand up or remain standing if assisted, a condition that has been referred to up to this point as calf recumbency. As the industry takes steps to further understand this condition, Holstein Association USA is now describing this genetic condition under investigation as Early Onset Muscle Weakness Syndrome (abbreviated MW). READ MORE
May Auction Now LIVE!
Our May Online Auction is now LIVE! We've got something for everyone, All-American Families, High Indexes, Red and MORE! Lets start things off with a bang...SEXED IVF DROPBOX x Miss Lamda Footloose, a SUPER FANCY Delta-Lambda directly from 2022 WDE Supreme Champion Oakfield Solom Footloose EX-96! VIEW HERE
Holstein Association USA Honors 2022 Herds of Excellence
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. May 17, 2023 — Annually, Holstein Association USA recognizes breeders who have developed herds with incredible production and type with the Herds of Excellence award. Ten outstanding Registered Holstein® herds have achieved this honor with their 2022 records. The award is a testament to the hard work, attention to detail, and consistency these dairy farm families put into caring for their cows.
Top 25 New Genomic Females for May 2023
The Top 25 New Genomic Female list for May 2023 is NOW ONLINE lead by three GenoSouce bred animals. Topping the list at +3318 GTPI is the 2/23 Thorson daughter backed by Oman Mirror family. CLICK HERE for full list.
Classification results for Siemers Holsteins and Sandy-Valley
Siemers Holsteins & Sandy-Valley are pleased to announce: 61 New Excellent cows and 100 New VG 2yr olds.
Highlights include:
- SIEMERS LBA HANINA 28047-ET EX-94
- SANDY-VALLEY FRANCY-ET EX-94
- SANDY-VALLEY FAB FONZIE-ET EX-93
- AOT EISAKU HONESTLY-ET EX-91
- S-S-I LEGACY 6339 12522-ET EX-90
- SANDY-VALLEY ESCANABA-ET EX-90
- SIEMERS LSTR HANAN 33317-ET VG-89-2Y EEEEE (MAX)
- Dam of: Hulu *RC, Hanx-P, Hanske-P, Harpy, Hakan, Haugie
- SANDY-VALLEY HJ SKYHIGH-ET VG-87 @2-05 (s. Highjump)
- S-S-I VF 316 59873-ET VG-87 @2-04 (s. Parfect)
- SIEMERS HLX PARIS 34348-ET VG-87 @2-04 (s. Helix)
- S-S-I SPOT L 12380 12689-ET VG-86 @2-05 (s. Spot Lite)
- SANDY-VALLEY PARLAY-ET VG-86 @2-02 (s. Parfect)
- SANDY-VALLEY TENCEL-ET VG-86 @2-03 (s. Taos)
- SIEMERS ZAS PARIS 33821-ET VG-86 @2-07 (s. Zasberilla)
- SIEMERS LSTR PARIS 34186-ET VG-86 @2-05 (s. Luster-P)
- SIEMERS LP HANKER 34040-ET VG-86 @2-06 (s. Luster-P)
- RMD-DOTTERER 19163 12709-ET VG-86 @2-04 (s. Chas)
- SANDY-VALLEY TALNAMICA-ET VG-85 @2-05 (s. Taos)
- SANDY-VALLEY SUGARPLUM-ET VG-85 @2-03 (s. Parfect)
- SANDY-VALLEY MAUI-ET VG-85 @2-01 (s. Conway x Balisto Paradise)
- S-S-I VF 1116 59978-ET VG-85 @2-04 (s. Moonshiner)
A big thank you to our team!
FINAL DAY
Our March Online Embryo Auction is in its final day! Head over to the auction website so you don't miss out on our chance at great opportunities like thes SEXED IVF SHOWTIME *RC x Arethusa Awesome Demi RC VG-86! Your chance to make potentially RED granddaughters of the great Arethusa Sanchez Dice EX-96! VIEW HERE.
Added Lots!
We have some excitng lots that have been added to our March Online Embryo Auction! Check out the newly added embryos backed by mulpiple EX-96 dams, and a great IVF session opportunity! VIEW HERE
Embryos built-in OVER 3000 PA-GTPI
BRACKET BUSTING OPPORTUNITIES ... program changing index for not a lot of $$ selling NOW in the Holstein Plaza Online Embryo Auction.
- SEXED CHOICES x Bomaz Gameday 10559 - CHOICES from the +1017NM$ +2960GTPI Gameday from a powerhouse BOMAZ maternal line
- IVF SEXED SABRETOOTH x Misty-Moor Zooty Zapp - SABRETOOTH from the +2999GTPI and +1020NM$ Zooty daughter from the RUD ZIPS
- IVF SEXED MECANICO x Misty-Moor J Sickle - MECANICO from the +2955 JERICHO backed by the ALTITUDES
These fantastic offerings and more sell! Auction closes Thursday, March 23 at 3 p.m. (CST)
Holstein Plaza Auction Now LIVE
Our Holstein Plaza Online auction is now LIVE! Use the link below to check it out! We've got something for everyone, high index, jerseys, and offerings from the most elite show families including SEXED ALTITUDE-RED x Milksource Diamand Shade RC VG-85, a Diamondback sister to the 2021 WDE Supreme Champion SHAKIRA! VIEW HERE
NOW HIRING
Genetics Consolidated is looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to take leadership and promote growth over their North American businesses. Follow the link to learn more about the US General Manager position.