News
New Classification Scores from Scientific Holsteins!
The classifier just left Scientific Holsteins and Matt and Mandy have some exciting NEW scores to report!
Results from Debutante Rae's Daughters/Granddaughters:
- DECO-Red (Advent from Debutante) - EX-90
- DELANEY (RC TV Talent from Debutante) - EX-90
- DEMI (Drake x SS Destiny x Debutante) - EX-92
- MAYBERRY (Mich x Debutante) - VG-88 (EX-MS)
The 3 Shottles from Debutante all were raised a point
- DARLING - VG-86
- BLESSING - VG-87
- DARLA - VG-88 (EX-MS)
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NEW - Sale Features
Holstein Plaza is gearing up for its first online embryo auction to be held Feb. 28 - March 5, 2011. Each day from now until the sale ends we will feature a select consignment from one of our members. Be sure to check back each day for the feature highlighted offering.
New Holstein TPI to be Introduced in April 2011
Following a recent vote by the Holstein Association USA, Inc. board of directors, a new Total Performance Index (TPI) will be implemented with the April 2011 national genetic evaluations.
In summary, the April 2011 TPI formula removes 5 percent weighting from Productive Life (PL), and adds a 1 percent emphasis to PTA Protein (PTAP), 2 percent to Udder Composite (UDC), 1 percent to Feet and Leg Composite (FLC) and 1 percent to Daughter Pregnancy Rate (DPR).
Stature Changes in HA-USA's Classification Program
As of February 1, 2011, a change has been made to the way Stature is evaluated in Holstein Association USA's Classification program. A recommendation was made by the Type Advisory Committee (TAC) and approved by the board of directors in November 2010, that any cow falling outside of what is considered to be within the breed standard height of between 56 and 62 inches tall (as measured at the spine, between the hips) will be deducted two points from the Front End/Capacity category. This equates to a deduction of 0.4 points from a cow's final score. As is standard policy, cows that are evaluated at less than two years of age will have their stature score age-adjusted.
The Winter 2011 Edition of Hotspots is Available!
The Winter 2011 Edition of Hotspots is now available! Enjoy 100-pages of the latest global breeding news, the world's top genomic rankings, cow family reports and more!
Click on the Hotspots tab or click here!
Holstein Plaza welcomes Gloryland Holsteins
Holstein Plaza welcomes new member, Gloryland Holsteins! Home of the tremendous, Gloryland Lana Rae EX-94 2E, a seventh generation Excellent Roxy and the cornerstone for this small, high-quality herd. Lana Rae has 15 Excellent daughters all EX-MS. Also, stayed tuned for more details regarding the Gloryland Red Tag Sale to be held June 2011 in conjunction with the National Holstein Convention.
Catalog Available for Continental Classic Sale
The catalog for the Continental Classic Sale is now online! Check out the fantastic offerings from Holstein Plaza member Tom Mercuro.
The full catalog can be viewed under the Events tab or by clicking here!
and for faster viewing without download click here.
Super Offerings from Holstein Plaza Members to WI Futures Sale!
Selling next Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Wisconsin Convention Futures Sale in Beaver Dam, Wis. are three super offerings from Holstein Plaza members!
- Regancrest Farms - 10/10 Freddie GTPI+2136 from a VG-86 Shottle x EX-91 3E GMD DOM Rabur Outside Pandora x 4 more Excellents!
- Our-Favorite Holsteins - 1st Choice Man-O-Man from three females GTPI+1848-GTPI+2112 sells from a VG-87 EX-MS 2YR Auden from the EX-91 Bolivar Tab!
- Gold-N-Oaks - #5 Ashler daughter of the Breed GTPI+2012 sells from the one and only Marbella!
Holstein Plaza 1st Online Embryo Auction
Holstein Plaza is gearing up for its first online embryo auction to be held Feb. 28 - March 5, 2011. Offerings from the best North American cow families will be available direct from the finest North American herds. Be sure to keep visiting HolsteinPlaza.com for sale features starting early next week highlighting some of the elite offerings.
La Ferme Gillette added to Holstein Plaza
Breeders of the current #3 GLPI Bull in Canada (12/10) and the #1 Type bull in Canada - Gillette Windbrook. Numerous headliners call Gillette home including offspring from these prominent maternal lines: Baler Twine, Roxys, Jericho, Juror Faith, Spottie, Elegance and more!