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July 1, 2014
Top 10 New Genomic Females for July 2014

1. S-S-I Mont 8679 10721-ET GTPI+2657 +956NM$ +3.48T

2. Uecker Racer Jodanica-ET GTPI+2604 +879NM$ +3.80T

3. TTM Halogen April-ET GTPI+2603 +986NM$ +2.95T

4. Sandy-Valley Summernight-ET GTPI+2592 +903NM$ +3.36T

5. Kingemerling Halgn Flame-ET GTPI+2583 +953NM$ +2.75T

6. S-S-I Mont 8679 10726-ET GTPI+2581 +940NM$ +3.09T

7. Siemers Jacey Jipseena-ET GTPI+2569 +913NM$ +2.98T

8. Miss Co-Vista Tango Clove GTPI+2569 +930NM$ +3.11T

9. Cookiecutter Handrace GTPI+2559 +870NM$ +3.36T

10. Hingerransom Pondr Trudy-ET GTPI+2558 +1009NM$ +2.14T

CLICK HERE to see more information on the Top 25

July 1, 2014
Online dashboard delivers cutting-edge genomic technology

EnlightTM is a new online, comprehensive management tool designed to help dairy producers who own Holstein cattle more efficiently manage herd genetics. The result of collaboration between Holstein Association USA and Zoetis, Enlight will provide dairy producers with a comprehensive view of herd-level and individual animal genetic performance. READ MORE

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June 30, 2014
Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder awarded to Greg Andersen

Congratulations to Greg Andersen of Seagull Bay Dairy for being awarded the prestigious 2014 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder this past weekend by Holstein Association USA. CLICK HERE for the video introduction.

Click to enlarge - Larcrest Cale VG-89 EX-MS DOM
June 28, 2014
National Convention Sale averages $14,345

The 2014 National Holstein Convention Sale held last night in Dubuque, Iowa brought out a huge crowd and a deep lineup of sale animals. High seller of the evening was Lot 10: Berryridge Massy Lachese selling for $80,000. Lachese is the No. 3 Massey daughter in North America has a proven sire stack and a GTPI of +2449G. Selling for $60,000 was a First Choice Female from 10 Kingboy pregnancies due in December from Larcrest Cale VG-89 DOM.

Click to enlarge - Scientific Decadent Rae *RC EX-92
June 27, 2014
One of the highest *RC *PO PTAT Heifers in the Breed sells!

The opportunity is yours to own one of the highest *RC *PO PTAT Heifers in the Breed... Scientific D Colette Rae *RC *PO sells tonight on the National Convention Sale as Lot 18. She has a PTAT of +3.99 and 3.95UDC and is the Doorman granddaughter of Scientific Decadent Rae EX-92 and a deep maternal line back to Debutante Rae and Roxy!

Click to enlarge - Stone-Rise Mogul Sparkle GTPI+2444
June 27, 2014
Two exciting first choice offerings from MD-West-View

Selling tonight on the 2014 National Holstein Convention Sale are two exciting First Choice offerings from MD-West-View Genetics. Lot 21 is a First Choice Monterey or MAS from Stone-Rail Mogul Sparkle, the +2444G Mogul daughter from a VG-85 Planet, unique outcross pedigree with no Oman, Shottle or Goldwyn. Lot 77 is a First Choice Offering from 8 pregnancies due December by Yoder from the +2398G Supersire granddaughter of Windy-Knoll-View Pledge, Windy-Knoll-View Princess. Don't miss these two incredible choice offerings! 

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June 27, 2014
Follow the Holland Masters Sale Online

The Holland Masters sale takes place today (5:00 p.m. / Dutch Time = GMT +1:00). Follow the sale online and bid online through www.livedairyauction.com. Final updates, contract information and photos can be found online at www.hmsale.nl.

Click to enlarge - Seagull-Bay Miss America-ET VG-85-2YR
June 27, 2014
Special group of consignments from the Peak Program

Selling tonight on the 2014 National Holstein Convention Sale are three exciting offers from the Alta Genetics - Peak Program. Selling as Lot 9 is the No. 1 GLPI Latimer daughter, Compass-TRT Amrc Lat L26. Born in October, she has a GLPI of +3390 and a GTPI of +2469 and is backed by Miss America and Shauna. READ MORE

Click to enlarge - Kings-Ransom Dorcy Dextra VG-87 EX-MS DOM
June 26, 2014
Kings-Ransom sells +2522G Flame

Selling in the National Convention Sale tomorrow evening in Dubuque, Iowa is a +2522G Flame daughter from Kings-Ransom Dorc Dextra VG-87 EX-MS DOM and the Mascot Deanna family! Outcross pedgiree and huge numbers across the board don't miss this March 2014 Flame daughter selling as Lot 6 with contract interest from Select Sires.

Click to enlarge - Morningview Baxter D-Rae EX-92 DOM
June 26, 2014
Morningview sends Lot 1 for National Convention Sale

Selling on Friday evening, June 27 in the National Holstein Convention Sale, Dubuque, Iowa is a beautiful August 2013 Jacey daughter with a GTPI of +2459 and a different sire stack. Morningview Jacey Randi sells with multiple contract interest as Lot 1 and is backed by a VG-86-2YR Robust followed by an EX-92 DOM Baxter and a deep line back to Roxy!