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Proofs you can Trust
Developing genetics that answer the needs of progressive dairy producers is the guiding principle behind Alta’s product development efforts. The selection process is key of course, but where sampling occurs and how the data are collected is just as important. After all, not all studs do it the same way. Developing proofs you can trust is an obsession at Alta and the April sire summaries demonstrate why, when it comes to delivering peace of mind combined with genetic value, Alta is the clear choice.
There is a quiet confidence that emanates from the Alta sire listing; sire proofs that have become models of stability.
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To be fair, no stud can guarantee their sire proofs are immune to change, including Alta, but time is proving that Alta sires do have the upper hoof in this area. And the stud’s listing of top TPI sires make a pretty strong case to prove the point. The top ranked 20 TPI sires on the Alta listing register an average change of less than 20 TPI points when compared against their January proof value. Among the group there are 13 that achieved gains averaging 21 TPI points while the 7 that received reduced ratings averaged a mere 14 TPI point decline. Considering this group of 20 would have contributed most significantly to company sales over the past quarter, Alta clients from around the world who made these purchases will undoubtedly be pleased. |
The listing includes numerous well known icons used heavily as sires of sons, including the dynamic duo of 11HO08195 AltaBAXTER, 11HO07965 AltaARMSTEAD – the world’s leading Blitz sons – 11HO08342 MAC, and the health king, 11HO08046 RAMOS. And while RAMOS also doubles as a second crop success story three more similar successes can be found in 11HO05929 AltaALLY, 11HO06414 AltaALLEGRO and 11HO06433 RUDY who all display remarkable stability in the face of significant daughter additions.
The largest gain made among this group of 20 sires was delivered by the remarkable 11HO07791 AltaROSWELL, whose 36 points of TPI gain come from further improvement to Health traits including gaining the Calving Ease designation. He’s a HealthPlus and a ConceptPlus sire and a Production giant to boot. But it was a proof round that delivered Health gains to many Alta sires – the top group in particular. In fact, 14 of the top 20 Alta sires made improvements on their Health Index. In addition to AltaROSWELL’s Health showing (moved up from +1.40 to +1.66), noteworthy as well, AltaARMSTEAD daughters now in 2nd lactation pushed his Health Index score upward from +2.12 to +2.24.
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New Release sires also display a decidedly Healthy aura, with 11HO08600 AltaBAYSIDE (Outside x Convincer) leading the way. With highly reliable proof data, this Advantage® graduate debuts with an exceptional longevity score in combination with extreme fat transmission. He’s earned the HealthPlus designation right out of the gate and promises to be a popular addition to the lineup. Two graduates from Alta’s European sampling efforts are also HealthPlus additions. 11HO08794 AltaFIRE (AltaAdam x Lucky Leo) combines the promise of wearability in a very pleasing Type package while 11HO08642 AltaJORIK (Eminenz x Lucky Leo) is a unique pedigreed component specialist in addition to his penchant for delivering long-wearing cows. |
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The Canadian sampling program also contributes: 11HO08538 AltaSYSTEMATIC (Stormatic x Rudolph) is solid on production and Type while being above breed average for both longevity and daughter fertility. Alta’s sire list is brimming with diversity – there are truly sires for every need. And with each proof round, the offering gains further depth. Still, while the genetic value individual sires promise to create is impressive, dairy producers know that not all sires go on to deliver what has been advertised. That’s why Alta’s efforts to instill greater confidence in the proof numbers by sampling sires better is resonating among the industry’s most savvy producers. Genetics that can be trusted – it is possible, and Alta’s April proof results prove the point. |
Posted Apr 2nd
