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May Proofs Extend Alta Lead
Improved TPI formula expands upon dominating results
The truth is, no words can properly describe the extent to which Alta’s sire lineup currently dominates the industry, in light of a modernized new official TPI® formula.
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It’s the kind of result that can only be achieved – and then certainly not guaranteed – when all the parts move together in unison with a common sense of purpose. And as impressive as having 10 of the top 30 ranked TPI sires marketed by one company sounds, this result from the May proof round for Alta doesn’t do justice to the finer points that lie within the numbers, the quality of sampling that generated the results, the variety of bloodlines represented and the extent to which these sires will undoubtedly influence future generations. |
The fact is that Alta’s current lineup is more complete than it has ever been. Throughout and especially at the top of the list, there are complete package sires that balance expected production improvement with an outstanding blend of conformation and health characteristics. Complete package sires, they are called, that even competitors must grudgingly acknowledge are worthy of your consideration. Together, Alta’s top 10 marketing sires achieve an astounding +1800 TPI average combining nearly +100lbs of component yield improvement, outstanding Conformation and impressive Health in a highly trustworthy package.
New TPI Formula
011HO08342 MAC and 011HO08195 AltaBAXTER, both with large TPI gains, are the clear winners on the day, earning their way onto the industry’s top 10 TPI listing. With an increased focus on health traits, the new formula helps them along, however both make significant improvements on an array of traits and would have made dramatic improvements even under the old TPI formula. These are the bulls with balanced production, type and longevity characteristics that all dairy producers can appreciate, and they will rank high no matter how the formula is constructed.
New Release Stars
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Once again, the industry’s top new release sires that will appear on the official top 100 TPI listing are products of the highly regarded Alta Advantage® program. Not just highly ranked sires, these too are complete package sires that will appeal to a wide variety of dairy producers. 011HO07965 AltaARMSTEAD sires strong-bodied wide-uddered cows that are as comfortable competing on production yields as they are on survivability. And 011HO08230 AltaAUGUSTA, just a few TPI points below him on the list, combines triple-two Type with pleasing yields and a stellar Calving trait profile. These are dairy cows with balance and they typically display eye-popping rear udders. |
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Both bulls make their debut with high reliability and a strong endorsement from Advantage Consultants. And AltaAUGUSTA is immediately granted admittance to the ConceptPlus listing of extreme Alta fertility improvers. Furthermore, both sires easily achieve the necessary Health index score to be identified as HealthPlus sires.
The proof round is absolutely full of positive news for a wide range of Alta sires. In all, six bulls were added to the marketing list, all well over the +2.00 PTAT rating. In fact, even without the typical +0.40 improvement that most industry sires enjoyed, all 6 would have been +2.00 Type sires even on the old base. All 6 are easily positive for the increasingly important Productive Life rating too. To access all the information on new and on the long list of improved sires, visit www.altagenetics.com and take the virtual catalogue tour.
The cast of characters in the Alta proof story are simply too numerous to name individually. From the breeders of the bulls to the sire analysts, the barn staff to the production and quality control team, from the Advantage Consultants to the bulls themselves; a show-stopping performance is delivered that even the most optimistic would not have dared predict. And for that, company personnel are both thankful and humbled. To producers who Alta has the good fortune to call “clients”, it is a result delivered with great pride that brings the company’s mission to life: Create Value, Build Trust, Deliver Results.
Posted May 15th
